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1969 Mach 1 Mustang

$95,000

According to many Mustang purists, there has not been a better-looking Mustang fastback in the marque’s history. With the addition of striking graphics, colour-keyed side stripes, matte-black hood striping, hood pins, side scoops, chin and boot-lid spoilers, sports slats, and twin-set headlamps, the all-new 1969 Mustang Mach 1 was always going to be a recipe for success.

The majority of ’69 Mach 1s rolled off assembly lines in San Jose, Dearborn, and Metuchen with 351-cubic-inch (ci) (5.8-litre) two-barrel and four-barrel V8s, backed by FMX cast-iron automatic transmissions. This Sportsroof-styled Mach 1 configuration proved to be a popular choice for the adventurous driver wanting to stand out in the crowd and have a healthy sprinkling of muscle under the bonnet.

Since the 1969 Mach 1 Mustang, there has never been a more generously optioned model. The sporty, muscle theme included chrome-style steel wheels with spun centre caps or coloured-keyed-style steel wheels; competition suspension, with stiffer spring rates; shocks with revised valve settings; and a heavyduty front sway bar was also offered as standard equipment for improved handling performance.

Inside, the base Mach 1 was generously equipped with a standard knitted-vinyl sports interior, high-back bucket seats, a centre floor-mounted console, pod-style instrumentation, an AM radio, and moulded door panels.

With its staunch, aggressive looks, deeply set twin-set headlamps, and mouthy grille, the introduction of the Mach 1 was an affirmation to an admiring public that the Mustang had matured to become a world-class touring car, capable of holding its own against the competition in any arena.

Good examples are hard to find, and this 1969 Mach 1 Mustang is testament to the owner’s passion for Mustangs. The car has been subject to a totally refreshed restoration and is in excellent condition. The reconditioned 351ci Windsor V8 has travelled only 10,000 miles since 2010, and, combined with a manual gearbox, this is a rare car.

The caring owner has all the necessary receipts for work done and will be sorry to part with his pride and joy.

For further enquiries, contact Wayne on 07 542 1448 or 027 351 6839.