1970 Ford Mustang

1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 — 351 Windsor V8, Red on Red, Loaded with Factory Options

Wow, Talk about brand New, and Super Sharp! This 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 has a 351 Cleveland Engine, with an automatic transmission, Power Steering, and Power Disc Brakes. It was ordered with Medium Red Exterior, and Red Interior, with the Rare Sport Back Rear Seat. It was also ordered with Factory Console, Tinted Glass, Color Keyed Racing Mirrors, Hood Scoop, and Competition suspension. It also has the correct Rear Window Metal Louver, and Correct Hood Locks.

This beauty sits on the Correct Magnum 500 Chrome wheels wrapped in B. F. Goodrich Radial Tires. This Rare Mustang comes with an Elite Marti Report, and even the original Build sheet. Also, has a written statement showing that this car was Sold New in Colorado to a family who passed it down to their family. It retains all of it's original body panels, and has never been in an accident. It was professionally restored and now is one of the nicest 1970 Mach 1's that we have had, or seen. What better color than Red on Red? Answer: NONE. This Mach 1 is very, very straight, and the paint job is 2nd to none.

The 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 arrived at a pivotal moment in the pony car wars. Ford had redesigned the Mustang for 1969, giving it a longer hood, wider body, and an aggressive fastback roofline that finally matched the performance image the car had been building since 1964. The Mach 1 was the performance-focused fastback trim within that new design, sitting above the base SportsRoof in the lineup and below the Boss models in outright aggression. It was positioned to compete directly with the Camaro SS and the Plymouth Road Runner, and it did so with a combination of standard performance equipment, a long list of available options, and a look that was clearly meant to mean business.

For 1970, Ford carried the Mach 1 forward with some refinements. The front end received a revised grille with a honeycomb texture, and the rear sequential turn signals from 1969 were carried over. The hood scoop remained functional on certain engine configurations, and the Mach 1-specific side stripes, black hood treatment, and rear spoiler continued to set the model apart from lesser Mustangs. Ford built just over 40,970 Mach 1 units for the 1970 model year, making it far less common than the base coupe or convertible but still accessible enough that it was a genuine volume performer for the division.

The VIN on this car decodes to a Dearborn-assembled 1970 Mustang SportsRoof body style, which is exactly what you want to see on a Mach 1. The Dearborn plant was Ford's primary Mustang production facility and the source of a large portion of the high-option cars built that year.

What makes this particular 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 stand out is the combination of its 351 Windsor engine, its complete Mach 1 dress package, and its matching red-on-red color scheme. Red exterior cars with red interiors were a less common pairing in 1970 and give this car a very intentional, high-contrast look. The condition of the undercarriage, confirmed by the undercoating that is still present and intact, tells you this car has been looked after carefully over its life.

Key details
Transmission: 3-Speed Automatic
VIN / chassis: 0F05M101666

Offered by Skyway Classics, 10420 Portal Crossing, Bradenton, FL 34212. Taxes, title and fees not included.

Photos courtesy of Skyway Classics.