THE MUSTANG MACH 1 SERIES

                         THE DREAM OF EVERY ONE MUSTANG   

                                                    MUSTANG.  MACH. SERIES 

                                                                     

When the ’69 Mach 1 debuted in the fall of 1968, it was immediately popular and sold very well. The all-new Mach sported twin-set headlamps, a mouthy grille, and slippery lines that made it a world beater.

The Mach 1 enjoyed a warehouse of engine options. Standard was the 351W-2V V-8 sporting 250 horsepower

The Mach 1 enjoyed a warehouse of engine options. Standard was the 351W-2V V-8 sporting 250 horsepower.

The ultimate option for performance buffs was the 428 Cobra Jet big-block yielding 335 horsepower. Ram Air was also a desirable option.

Inside, the standard Mach 1 was equipped with a Knitted Vinyl Sports Interior, which included high-back bucket seats, a console, molded door panels, and twin-pod instrumentation. A tachometer was optional.

The Mach 1’s optional Drag Pack was available only with the 428 Cobra Jet. It included 3.91:1 or 4.30:1 Traction-Lok gears, a remote engine oil cooler, and staggered rear shocks in thefour-speed version.

For 1970, Ford stylists moved the Mach 1’s headlamps inside the grille mouth. Bean counters eliminated the sidescoops and styled steel wheels. Instead, sport wheel covers were standard with Firestone Wide Ovals. Ford added nice touches for ’70, like the honeycomb tailpanel and recessed, three-element taillamps.

A popular Mach 1 feature was the shaker hoodscoop available for 1969–’70. Beneath this shaker sits a 428 Cobra Jet.

The ’71 Mach 1 came standard with simulated NACA hoodscoops, sporty graphics, blackout treatment, and corporate caps with trim rings. Magnum 500 wheels and Firestone Wide Ovals were optional.

Inside, the ’71 Mach 1 was roomy and comfortable. It had a dashboard longer than Park Avenue, high-back bucket seats, a console, and a quieter ride than its predecessors.

The most common Mach 1 powerplants from 1971–’73 were the 351C-2V and 4V engines. These engines delivered abundant torque from traffic light to traffic light. Ironically, the only 351C to get Ram Air in 1972–’73 was the 2V version, due to tougher emission requirements.

The Mach 1 for 1972 was virtually unchanged, retaining the visual features of 1971. This is the base ’72 Mach 1 with corporate caps and trim rings.

The ’71–’73 Mach 1 SportsRoof featured broad-shouldered quarter-panels and clean lines. The backlite is undoubtedly the flattest we have ever seen. Good rear visibility was not a strong point for ’71–’73 Mach 1s, which had plenty of blind spots.

The completely redesigned ’74 Mustang II Mach 1 was something the Mustang had never been before—a hatchback. In terms of power, the ’74 Mach 1 was a far cry from the brute 429 Cobra Jet Mach of 1971. However, quality, fit, and finish improved dramatically, as did handling.

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