1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The Ford Mustang Mach 1, first introduced in August 1968 for the 1969 model year, took the place of the GT and was designed to bridge the gap between the standard Mustang and the high-performance Shelby models. The first Mach 1 featured a sleek SportsRoof fastback coupe body with a unique hood scoop, racing-style mirrors, and a special rear deck spoiler. The interior was equally impressive, with high-back bucket seats, wood-grain accents, and a sports steering wheel. Under the hood, the Mach 1 could be had with a range of powerful V8 engines. 

Thanks to its combination of straight-line acceleration and NASCAR-inspired handling, the 1969 Mustang Mach 1 quickly gained a reputation for its speed and agility, making it a favorite among performance enthusiasts and solidifying its status as an iconic muscle car. Today, the Mach 1 continues to be one of the most iconic and sought-after Mustangs, especially those that hail from the model’s inaugural year, as this one does. 

Highlights 

• Finished in Wimbledon White paint over black vinyl Interior 

• Powered by a 351 cu-in Windsor V8 with Holley Sniper fuel injection

• FMX three-speed automatic transmission 

• The chassis number (9T02H186487) decodes as: 

  • 9 – 1969 model year 

  • T – Metuchen, New Jersey, assembly plant 

  • 02 – Mustang Fastback 

  • H – 351 cu-in, 2bbl V8 (now fuel injected)

  • 186487 – Sequential production number 

• The data plate decodes as: 

  • Body: 63C – 2dr Mach 1 Fastback Hi-Back 

  • Paint: M5 – Wimbledon White 

  • Trim: 3A – Black vinyl 

  • Date: 020 – 20 February 

  • DSO: 13 – New York 

  • Axle: 6 – 3.00:1 standard differential 

  • Trans: X – FMX automatic transmission 

Features 

• Upgrades during current ownership: 

  • New oil pan 

  • New alternator 

  • New water pump 

  • New radiator and electric fan  

  • Disc brake conversion kit 

  • Power brake kit 

  • Borgensen power steering upgrade 

  • Holley Sniper fuel injection 

  • MSD electronic ignition system 

  • 355 positraction rear end 

  • Ididit tilt steering column 

  • All new front steering system 

  • Floor pan replaced 

  • Torque boxes replaced  

• Woodgrain dash and door panels 

• Wood-trimmed steering wheel 

• Driver-focused instrument cluster includes 120 mph speedometer/odometer and gauges for alternator, fuel/coolant temperature, and oil pressure 

• Center-mounted vacuum and temp gauges (installed but not hooked up to engine) 

• Analog clock 

• Goodyear Eagle ST tires  

Known Imperfections 

• Multiple paint chips, scratches, and scuffs on the original paint, commensurate with the age of the vehicle 

• Odometer does not work 

Included 

• Four additional wheels 

• Extra parts including all original frontend parts 

Ownership History  

The Indiana consignor of this 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 purchased it in 2018.