First debuted in 1964, the Ford Mustang launched what would become known as the Pony Car Wars and ushered in one of Ford’s longest running and most successful models, with over 10 million examples being produced over the subsequent 50 years. By 1967, the Mustang’s popularity had grown, as had demand for examples with larger-displacement engines. As a result, the Mustang was restyled with a larger body that could accommodate a big-block V-8 as a high-performance option, which in 1969 came to be known as the Mach 1. The Mach 1 Mustang would remain an immensely popular option, until 1978, when the designation was retired. The example on offer is a very special Q-code 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 that was the subject of a ground-up restoration using only original and NOS parts. Finished in Winter blue over a white interior, this MCA Thoroughbred Award winner retains its original, matching-numbers 428 CI Cobra Jet V-8 engine, which is mated to a SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic 3-speed automatic transmission. Equipped with power steering, power front disc brakes and handling suspension, this time-warp Mustang also features side and rear deck striping, rocker panel moldings and a pop-up gas cap. Inside, interior details include high-back bucket seats, knitted vinyl trim, SelectAire air conditioning, an AM radio with the NVH Sound Package, woodgrain interior trim and a rim-blow deluxe steering wheel. Offered for sale from The Thoroughbred Mustang Collection with just 7,677 miles on the odometer, along with its original window sticker, dealer invoice, PDI service sheet, owner card, owner’s manual, warranty facts booklet, safer ride Ford Booklet and original Bill of sale from Charles Mathews to Wes Alford from 1982, this Mustang was featured in the April 21, 2017, issue of Motor Trend in an article titled “A Perfect 1969 Mach 1” by Jerry Heasley.
