1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Super Cobra Jet

Description

It couldn’t break the speed of sound (Mach 1) — it just felt like it. 

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, 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, including the 428 cu-in Cobra Jet Ram-Air with functional “shaker” hood air scoop found on this Mustang. 

As Car Life magazine said, “A you ready for the first great Mustang? One with performance to match its looks, handling to send imported-car fans home mumbling to themselves, and an interior as elegant, and livable as a gentleman’s club? It’s here.” And factory Ford data revealed by its Marti Report show this is one of 33 ’69 Mach 1 built for speed with the Drag Pack 4.30 Traction-Lok rear axle, and one of 5 optioned with the AM radio, disc brakes, and nothing else. 

Highlights 

• Very rare and authentic Mustang Mach 1 with Drag Pack 

• Restored by Ford Mustang specialist Kevin’s Klassic Cars in Cannon Falls, Minnesota using mostly original equipment and components 

• Finished in Candy Apple Red (T5) paint over Dark Red (3DA) vinyl interior  

• Powered by the original 428 cu-in Super Cobra Jet Ram-Air rated at 360 hp 

• Drag Pack 4.30:1 Traction-Lok differential 

• Functional “shaker” hood air scoop 

• Original four-speed manual transmission 

• Correct Goodyear Polyglas tires 

• The chassis number (9F02R182638) decodes as:  

  • 9 – 1969 model year  

  • F – Dearborn, Michigan, assembly plant  

  • 02 – Mustang Fastback  

  • R – 428 cubic inch V8 Super Cobra Jet 

  • 182638 – Sequential production number  

• The data plate decodes as:  

  • Body: 63C – 2dr Mach 1 SportRoof  

  • Paint: T5 – Candy Apple Red 

  • Trim: 3DA – Dark Red Corinthian Knit Vinyl Mach 1 Hi-Back Bucket Seats 

  • Date: 10D – 10 April scheduled build date 

  • DSO: 32 – Cleveland ordering district 

  • Axle: W – 4.30:1 limited slip differential  

  • Trans: 6 – Four-speed close ratio manual transmission 

• This 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 by the numbers per the Deluxe Marti Report: 

  • 299,036 1969 Mustangs, 

  • 131,819 were non-Shelby SportsRoof cars. Of them, 

  • 10,130 were built with 428-4V Ram Air Engines 

  • 5,853 came with 4-Speed Close Ratio Transmissions 

  • 1,347 of them were painted Candyapple Red and 

  • 358 had Dark Red Mach 1 Bucket Seats. Of those, 

  • 90 were ordered with Super Cobra Jet Engines, of which 

  • 33 had 4.30 Traction-Lok Rear Axles 

  • 28 of them were ordered with Power Disc Brakes. Of these, 

  • 17 had AM Radios installed 

  • 5 of them had no other options. They were identical 

  • 9F02R182638 is one of those Mustangs 

Features 

• Optional power disc brakes and AM radio 

• Foam-padded, vinyl-trimmed high back buckets 

• Rim-Blow Steering Wheel 

• Unique teak-toned highlights in the dash, door panels, and console  

• Low-gloss paint on the hood and cowl, and pin-type hood lock latches 

• “On-the-move” reflective stripes outside 

Known Imperfections 

• This 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is presented as a finely restored example and is said to be free from any substantial imperfections  

Included 

• Deluxe Marti Report 

• Four build sheets 

• Original factory quality checklist 

• Restoration photos 

Ownership History 

Sold new at Marshall Motor Company in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, the Super Cobra Jet Mach 1 retains its original engine and transmission. Scheduled to be built on 10 April 1969, it was late to the muscle car party, being built at the Dearborn final assembly plant on 17 April 1969. The 42,663 miles showing are believed to be original. 

Additional Notes 

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty. 

Contact: Blake Wingrove   Phone: 616.822.8589   email: bwingrove@hagerty.com