Vehicle Description
1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
The age-old debate is revolving around this car, and in particular
whether it's a Sportsroof or a Fastback. The general consensus is
that it is whatever you want to call it. Actually Ford refers to
the 1968 model as the fastback, and the 1969 model as the
Sportsroof, but you be the judge. Taking this tact prevents me from
being barraged by the "e-bay experts" whom inevitably are always
correct, (tongue in cheek!).
For consignment, a 1970 Mustang Mach 1 in Calypso Coral with black
accenting. It has its original 351ci Cleveland mill with the
original FMX automatic transmissionand comes to us in very original
form as a 1 owner car. This supersonic pony is ripe for the taking
and can serve as a textbook for others doing their own restoration.
With an entirely new brake system, a new fuel tank, and a host of
othermaintenance and upgrades, it's hard to go wrong here...read
on!
Exterior
Sculpted steel with distinct Mustang features which carry over from
the original design, like sunken single headlights, factory hood
pins, an oval grille, Cobra Jet style hood scoop, and the triple
tail lighting on either side of the rear all look like they have
been put on steroids. The hockey stick cove is not on this car and
the prior years rear quarter open vents have been omitted for the
1970 model year. Of course the Sportsroof has that sexy roofline
and a black spoiler is on the trunk deck. This goes well with the
lightly hazed Calypso Coral paint and factory glass framed with
shiny stainless trimmings seen throughout. In front, a pencil thin
chrome bumper hovers below the oval grille with no galloping horse
emblems,just signal/marker lights. Overall the body remains solid
but is not without its faults and flaws. Some sanding scratches are
noted throughout the body along with various chips, small rust
bubbles and notable body filler in the passenger's lower rear
quarter panel. Some invasive rust is noted in the bottom of the
driver's door shell. Lightly tarnished 14-inch aluminum slot wheels
are wrapped in BF Goodrich raised white letter rubber, 215/40R14's
in front, and 245/60R14's on back from the 14th week of 2006. Smoke
'em if ya got 'em!
Interior
Fairly nice and smooth and stitched black vinyl with a nice
applique insert covers the door panels. The shiny actuators are
inserted into the panel and a shiny window crank along with a comfy
armrest are mounted here as well. Inside, correct and original Mach
1 high back bucket seats with black knitted Clarion vinyl inserts
and smooth bolsters and headrests are the chairs in front. A center
console is between these buckets and sports a glovebox, and houses
the T-handle automatic shifter that has been rebuilt. A correct rim
blow steering wheel sits atop the fixed column and fronts the
original dash, which is a series of deep set round gauges lined up
and backed with wood applique under a squared off eyebrow dash top.
Currently there is an aftermarket Sun SuperTach Super Tach II
tachometer on the steering column. In the center is the factory
Philco AM radio and the climate control sliders. In front of the
passenger is another high squared off eyebrow that has the factory
clock, Mach 1 badge and a glove box below. Very sporty and
reminiscent of an aircraft interior. Noted in back is a 2+2 rear
seat under the sloping roof, and it is surrounded by plastic molded
armrests and some storage bins. Black carpeting in on the floors,
and soiled but tight white headliner is above.
Drivetrain
Under the hood, is an unrestored engine bay is the factory original
351ci Cleveland V8 now with a mild performance camshaft installed.
It is being fed by a rebuilt Holley 4-barrel carburetor via an
Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold. On back is the original FMX
3-speed automatic tranny which pushes power rearward to a Ford 9
inch 3.25 geared rear axle. For some dress up we see black texture
finished and ribbed Ford Racing valve covers in black ribbed
Mustang air cleaner assembly, and we see the start of invasive rust
on the tops of the inner fenders. A new radiator has been installed
to keep things nice and cool.
Undercarriage
Up on our lift we are greeted with a patina riddled and somewhat
surface rusted undercarriage. The flooring remains sound thanks to
the factory applied undercoating as are both the front and rear
torque boxes. There is some light rusting at the base of both front
shock towers and we note invasive rust in the driver's rear quarter
panel drop off and also at the front of the wheel house. An
entirely new brake system with power front disc brakes and power
rear drums is seen here for plenty of woah! factor and our eyes are
drawn to the new fuel tank that was recently installed. Independent
coil springs are on the front, and leaf springs are on the rear.
Snaking headers lead down to a new exhaust system with Flowmaster
mufflers to allow for the big exhale from the engine.
Drive-Ability
With atwist of the key the engine came to life and settled into a
pleasant lopey idle. Slipping the shifter into drive took us out to
our well hidden test track where it performed wonderfully. Great
acceleration, bias free braking and good handling were noted while
driving and all functions were working as they should at the time
of my drive.
One of thegreatest known body styles and models when it comes to
1970 Mustangs. A oneowner cared for and loved example of the
Mustang Sportsroof/Fastback, but not without itsfaults and flaws. A
very original and correct example and begging to be used and
enjoyed. I'm almost shaking with anticipation for the next owner
every time I stare down thathood scoop...so much so that I may have
soiled myself.
OTO5M164391
0-1970
T-Metuchen, NJ Assy Plant
05-Mustang Mach 1
M-351ci Cleveland V8 300hp
164391-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our
showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just
1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The
website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888)
227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come
see the vehicle in person.
