TimFF Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 So let me introduce the reason I sold a perfectly good Zed. On the basis that a picture speaks a thousand words... It's a numbers matching 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 with a 390 cubic inch big block motor, hooked up to an autobox. It's a rare beast, only 1.5% (4600 ish) of that years production of 300,000 came with that engine and box combination. Originally a sort of iffy metallic wine red, it's now been painted in Chrysler Intense Blue. And I think it looks glorious in the sun... This was built in San Jose in February 1969 - that's a few months before man landed on the moon. It was sold to Portland Oregon, but we know nothing of its history until 2007 when it was bought from the Title holder by a guy in Mesa, Arizona as a 'fit for a restoration' project. The guy in Arizona bought nigh on $8000 worth of parts but also stalled and put it up for sale. It was snatched up in early 2012 by a well known Mustang importer / restorer in Scotland who proceeded to ship it to the UK and complete its restoration from this sorry looking car Despite its looks it's actually an amazingly original car - there was / is no rot (Mustangs are well known for being rust buckets) so all the sheet metal is as it came out of the factory bar the passenger rear quarter which has been replaced. Fortunately it seems it happened early in it's life as it was properly repaired and was only found on close examination from the inside of the boot. It has the optional tach dash which is great - except you then lose the big block critical oil pressure gauge, hence the AutoMeter addition under the dash. It's also got a Moto-Lita wheel I added which looks 10,000% better than the original 60's Ford spindly plastic thing. The rear seat folds down, and there's a hatch in the boot which means you can theoretically take long loads - but it's only a boot not a hatch back so its usefulness is rather limited... One 6.4 litre big block motor! Rated at 320bhp on the SAE scale (which is literally a bare engine, no ancillaries driven i.e. waterpump) it also contains 435 ft lbs of torque which, as Rolls used to say, is 'adequate'. Especially with 60's brakes and suspension technology... Even the power steering is simply the addition of a bl00dy great ram under the chassis, it runs a steering box so one sort of guides it along rather than steers it precisely. It does NOT possess 350Z dynamics, or even 240Z I reckon. The bit you can hear! True 2.5" dual exhaust with just a small box each side just in front of the axle. What comes out of there is the most beautiful noise you can hear... One modern trick to pass the MOT is to use LED rear lights which allows the stock red lenses to be retained. Using yellow for the turn signals shines through the red and avoids the need for turning the reversing lights into indicators. The side markers also have the same trick, although I've yet to wire the rear ones in. The clock is easy to read. For the passenger... Console is a later addition, but the 8 track is a factory original and works apparently. I know the radio does, but I seem to have mislaid all my 8 track cartridges! The comprehensive hifi fit also includes the single speaker on the top of the dash... One of the model year 69's unique design features - the other is the twin 5.75" lights at the front. Originally even the Mach 1 (the nearly top model in the range, think Capri GT to GT XLR...) came with hub caps. These were an option of the time. Just to let passers by know... These are great - nearly as addictive as watching the Silver Lady in a Roller! And just to show we're a patriotic household, the red white and blue of our driveway yesterday. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 One of my favorite cars, Stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 '69 Mach 1....you are officially off my Christmas Card list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveyboy11 Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Oh wow that is incredible! Looks like a lovely car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 '69 Mach 1....you are officially off my Christmas Card list. You best put some wheels in motion to join the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almeida1234 Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Pimping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Beautiful car ~ very impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 So grabs a bell runs out side Zed for sale hearyee hearyee zed for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Great looking Mach 1. Nice find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 '69 Mach 1....you are officially off my Christmas Card list. You best put some wheels in motion to join the club Wheels are in motion to get back into the V8 club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14N Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Very nice indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Very nice indeed sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjf1985 Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 That is gorgeous! Love the colour, almost Azure-like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Puts tongue back in mouth, removes drool from font of shirt... ...stunning Was in Oslo last weekend, all I saw was endless electric cars and Teslas - then, I heard this coming, gave me time to whip out the iPhone and snap as it growled past 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsexr Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Could`nt handle a left hooker meself but that is very very very sexyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonk Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Very nice, congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delz0r Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 That's really nice, you'll need to put up some clips of how it sounds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy78 Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Love it, but... Pics Soundclips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Lovely Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Lynx Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 That's a lovely machine!! If you're interested in seeing if your 8 track player works, you can get them on ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Very Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Literally just messed myself. Sent from my HTC One mini using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 OMG this is the sexiest thing ever, I don't think I could be more jealous if you'd swapped your Zed for the entire Miami Dolphins cheer leader squad and a small lake full of lube. I want to say the rear is amazing, but so is the front and the sides, it's ALL SO FIT! You must be pleased as punch, congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 (edited) Edited May 19, 2014 by Vik54 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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