We Want This 1969 Matte Black Mach 1

The Legend of Mach 1

Mach 1 Mustangs have always been among the most popular variations of the pony car since their inception in the late '60s. Partly because of their dazzling performance, being one level above the base Mustang and slightly below the Shelby models. But also because, over the years, these impressive machines have garnering a following due to their relative rarity. 

What Have We Here

As we eagerly await the arrival of the newest iteration of the Mustang with a Mach 1 badge, we are presented with a stunning example of the Mach that started it all. This murdered-out 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 popped up on ClassicCars.com. It's been listed for sale for $45,000 by a seller in Clarksville, TN. And it has all of our attention.

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Menacing Look

This beautiful beast has been wrapped in matte black. That, combined with the blacked-out wheels and the black interior, gives the old Mustang a menacing look. But the aesthetics aren't the only aspect of the car to have received modifications.

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More Power

The famous 351 Windsor V8 under the hood of the Mach 1 has been bored out to 408 ci. And you know what they say, there's no replacement for displacement! And responsible for transferring the violent power of the engine down to the wheels is a Tremec TKO 600 5-speed manual transmission. But that's only the beginning of the long list of performance mods on this thing.

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Performance Upgrades

The overhauled powertrain and drivetrain have no shortage of Ford performance parts. Likewise, when it comes to the handling department, no stone was left unturned. Their suspension at the rear is a four-link setup combined with QA1 Double coil over adjustable shocks. The full list of go-fast upgrades can be found in the listing.

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Up For Grabs

Granted, this isn't an all-original Mach 1. Far from it. But it's hard to resist the badass look of this pony car, combined with all the modern performance and power to match the aggressive look. As the title of the slideshow suggests, we would really love to have this beauty in our garage. If you're in the area and have $45K lying around, give this '69 Mach 1 a look!

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