1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Description

The Ford Mustang Mach 1 variant — first introduced in August 1968 for the 1969 model year — was designed to bridge the gap between the standard Mustang and the high-performance Shelby models. The first Mach 1 featured a distinctive design with a matte-black hood treatment, hood pins, and a hood scoop, along with optional front and rear spoilers and rear window louvers, and it could be had with a range of powerful V8 engines.

Throughout the early 1970s, the Mach 1 continued to evolve, and the 1971 model year introduced a larger, more aggressive body style, with the Mustang growing in both length and width. This redesign aimed to accommodate larger engines and enhance the car's performance capabilities.

Available exclusively in the "SportsRoof" fastback body style, it featured distinctive styling elements such as a color-keyed urethane front bumper, honeycomb grille, unique Mach 1 decals, and a dual-scoop hood that could be ordered with the Ram Air option to make the scoops functional. Under the hood, the Mach 1's base engine was the 302 Windsor V8, but the original buyer of this one chose a 285-horsepower, 351 cubic-inch Cleveland V8. The current owner believes the car is all original except for its Kenwood stereo.

Highlights 

• Finished in Wimbledon White paint over blue vinyl/cloth interior 

• Powered by a 351 cu-in Cleveland four-valve V8 engine rated at 285 horsepower and 370 lb-ft of torque 

• C6 three-speed automatic transmission 

• The chassis number (1T05M138433) decodes as: 

  • 1 – 1971 model year 

  • T – Metuchen, New Jersey, assembly plant 

  • 05 – SportsRoof Mach 1 

  • M – 351 cu-in V8 

  • 138433 – Sequential production number 

• The data plate decodes as: 

  • Body: 63R – Fastback 

  • Color: M – Wimbledon White 

  • Trim: 5B – Medium Blue knitted vinyl 

  • Axle: 6 – 3.00:1 ratio 

  • Trans: U – C6 automatic 

  • DSO (District Sales Office): 22 – Charlotte 

  • Build date: 10/70 – October 1970 

Features 

• Matte black hood treatment with NASA style hood scoops 

• Matte black rear spoiler 

• Air conditioning 

• Kenwood Excelon KDC-X398 AM/FM/CD/MP3 with USB port and remote control 

• Kenwood Excelon stereo amplifier in trunk 

• Driver-focused instrument cluster includes 8000 rpm tachometer, fuel gauge, and 120 mph speedometer/odometer, with center-mounted gauges for oil pressure, alternator, and coolant temperature 

• Analog clock 

• Five-spoke Magnum 500 wheels with chrome finish and matte black inserts 

• BFGoodrich Radial T/A P235/60R15 tires  

Known Imperfections 

• Crack/damage on front bumper near passenger side headlight 

• Paint chip on passenger front fender just above Mach 1 Mustang lettering 

• Paint chip on driver’s door 

• Paint chips near passenger side taillight 

Included 

• Spare tire 

• Mustang floor mats 

• WIX air filter in box 

Ownership History

The South Carolina consignor of this 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Coupe purchased it in August 2022, and she replaced the battery and has performed regular maintenance during her ownership.