A few months back I openly stated that my favorite Shelby Mustang was the 1966 GT350H. I stand by that statement, but you might be surprised at my favorite standard Mustang model. That car is the 1971-1973 Mustang Mach 1.
If you know me in any way, you have probably guessed that this is my favorite standard Mustang due to the fact that it appears in the James Bond film Diamonds are Forever. This is part of the reason but not the only one.
Yes, the final generation of the classic Mustang got bigger, heavier, and more luxurious. While for die hard classic car people that might sound like a negative, from a daily use standpoint that is, in my opinion, a huge positive. These Mustangs are by far the most comfortable ones to drive and ride in, offer the most options, and yet still retain a good level of performance. The design is simply outrageous, with a near horizontal rear window that looks very dramatic when seen in profile. They are a great value when compared to the 1964 1/2-1970 models with a nice example costing 1/2 as much as a similar 1969-70 Fastback. Finally they are seen less often, and you are likely to be one of few that you will see at a local classic car gathering.
The Pick of the Day is one of these cars, a 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 for sale on ClassicCars.com located in O’Fallon, Illinois.
The seller describes this 1973 Mach 1 as being painted in Wimbledon White with a black and gray vinyl interior. The interior looks to be in excellent condition, and it also looks like the Mach 1 has a number of rare options including electric windows and power locks. Other options include power brakes with discs in front, A/C, and power steering.
Under the hood, this Mach 1 is equipped with a robust 351ci V8 engine with a 4 barrel carb with an Edelbrock air cleaner that is backed with an automatic transmission. The car also includes what is believed to be the factory intake, carb, and air cleaner. In addition this Mach 1 also features custom rally wheels and the iconic Mach spoiler.
They summarize the ad calling this a nicely restored 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 that is a classic American muscle car.
Looking at the many photos of this car in the ad, I seriously considered not posting it and just buying it myself. I mean this really looks like a nicely restored car with some great options that make the car more livable. All I might do would be to make some minor performance mods to the engine, and then just drive and enjoy it. Sadly my wife is not a fan of the Mach 1, despite the 007 connection. The asking price of only $29,000 cannot even begin to cover the money spent on making this Mach 1 this nice, and whoever buys it is bound to be happy. It will likely sell pretty fast.
Click here for this ClassicCars.com Pick of the Day.
Nice car, if it were a Boss, and worst Bond movie
You should mention that it is an epa outlawed Cleveland motor. Windsors are fine but a C motor is way mmore desirable
I agree with both of these statements made above, The 68 mack one, and the 69 Boss 302 is waaaaaaaaaaaaay cooler. This car should get $10,000. maybe less….sorry….
I’m always proud to tell everyone that the first car I ever rode in in my life was my dad’s 71 Mach 1. It’s what I went home from the hospital in after I was born August of 74. 71 Mach 1 will always be my favorite car ever built , it’s not right that I’ll never be able to afford to buy one.
Ordered when I was just 17 years old (planned just in case!) my ’73 Mustang Mach 1 was my dream car!
351 Cleveland, 4-speed manual transmission.. Hurst shifter… No A. C. or any other “anchors” to slow me down!
Never drove a 4-speed manual until I picked up my Gold Metallic Mach 1… Stalled it once before pulling out onto the street… The rest is history!
Headers, 780 Holley Carburetor, Edelbrock Torquer manifold, 411 rear end gear… M50 Mickey Thompson with 12.5″ wide track… That was the first year! — My Chicago Street Racing days were amazing!
No accidents, no tickets… Lots of victories! Fantastic memories!
Oh, and I broke 3 high-rise bucket seats from the acceleration… LOL… Try shifting in to 3rd gear while staring up at the headliner! 😂
Tuned that baby like the sweet thing it was!
These were known as lead sleds.Camaro’s of this vintage were far better looking
I have an original matching numbers 1973 mach 1 with original bronse metallic paint and vinyl of the roof they are great cars often overlooked