R-Code 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Super Cobra Jet

Description

Introduced as a performance-oriented upgrade to the Mach 1 fastback, the 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Super Cobra Jet was designed for serious drag racers and horsepower enthusiasts. At the heart of the SCJ was the 428 cubic-inch Super Cobra Jet V8, officially rated at 335 hp, although real output was closer to 400.  

What set the SCJ apart from the standard Cobra Jet was the inclusion of the Drag Pack option, which added a 3.91 or 4.30 rear axle ratio, engine oil cooler, and stronger internals like beefier pistons and a nodular iron crankshaft. These enhancements made the SCJ a dominant force on the street and strip. 

The 1969 Mach 1 featured aggressive styling cues, including a shaker hood scoop, matte black hood treatment, hood pins, and Mach 1 badging. Inside, it came with high-back bucket seats, woodgrain trim, and a rally-style instrument cluster, blending performance with comfort. Only a limited number of Mach 1s were equipped with the SCJ and Drag Pack, making them highly collectible today. These cars were capable of quarter-mile times in the low 13-second range, a testament to their raw power and engineering. 

Highlights 

• Refinished in Meadowlark Yellow paint with blackout hood treatment (originally finished in Acapulco Blue) 

• Black Clarion knit vinyl/Corinthian vinyl upholstery 

• Original Mach 1 Hi-Back bucket seats 

• Powered by a 428 cu-in V8 advertised at 335 hp and 440 lb-ft of torque (hp was underrated; actual output was likely closer to 400+) 

• Four-speed manual transmission with Hurst shifter 

• The chassis number (9T02R162573) decodes as: 

  • 9 – 1969 model year 

  • T – Metuchen, New Jersey, assembly plant 

  • 02 – Fastback 

  • R – 428 cu-in V8 4BBL Ram Air Induction CJ 

  • 162573 – Sequential production number 

• Maintenance in 2024-25 (starting with the most recent) included: 

  • Replaced gauge cluster film (March 2025) 

  • Replaced speedometer cable and gear (February 2025) 

  • Rebuilt original Holly Four Barrel carburetor (January 2025) 

  • Complete tune-up (May 2024) 

  • New clutch kit/resurfaced flywheel (March 2024) 

Features 

• Dual exhaust with Flo-Pro mufflers 

• Upgraded wood-rimmed steering wheel 

• Upgraded center console 

• Pioneer Super Tuner III AM/FM/CD stereo with Cerwin-Vega speakers and G2250 Cerwin-Vega amp 

• 120 mph speedometer and 8,000 rpm tachometer 

• BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires: 245/60R15 front, P275/60R15 rear 

Known Imperfections 

• Paint imperfections up front and on hood 

• Paint has worn edges of shaker hood scoop 

• Paint chipped with minor rust showing through on driver’s front fender, just behind the bumper 

• Passenger front wheel shows wear 

• Paint is cracking/flaking on front edge of passenger door sill 

• Minor tear in vinyl on outside edge of driver’s seat 

• Vinyl panel on back of passenger seat is loose (spare clips included) 

• Original headliner loose in rear on passenger side 

• Minor blemishes in original carpet 

• Front tire rubs the fender well when making a right turn 

• Recently repaired minor dent in the rear passenger side quarter panel 

• Recently repaired minor rust bubbles along lower edges of both doors 

• Scuffs on underside of gas tank 

• Minor rust on body under trunk lid  

• AC is said to be inoperable

Included 

• Carpeted Mustang floor mats 

• Car cover 

• Keys 

• Original steering wheel 

• Original center console 

• Spare decals 

Ownership History 

The Texas seller of this 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Super Cobra Jet has owned it since January 2016.