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Ford Mustang 428 Cobra Jet V8 1969

General description : REAL-DEAL MACH 1, 428 COBRA JET V8, 4-SPEED, PWR FRNT DISC/STEER, MARTI REPORT!

With Shelbys and Boss Mustangs now commanding solid six-figure price tags, the market on awesome Q-code Mach 1s is on the move. This fantastic Acapulco Blue sportsroof offers a brutal 428 Cobra Jet engine, a 4-speed, and a quality restoration that's perfect for cruising the streets this summer. Its sporty yet luxurious nature makes it a wonderful travelling companion no matter what you're doing.
There's not much argument that the '69 Mach 1 is one of the best-looking Mustangs of all time. Aggressive, perfectly proportioned, and with details like the hood scoop and those cool quarter panel vents, it looks every bit the ideal muscle car. Code 63C, Acapulco Blue with a blacked-out hood, is the car's original color, and it was repainted a few years ago so it has a wonderfully authentic look to it. It's quite shiny, the bodywork underneath is laser straight, and it fits together beautifully. Of course, that satin black hood treatment, yellow Mach 1 decals along the flanks, and the Shaker hood scoop all add to the predatory look, and there's no question that a 428 Mustang is a formidable machine. The chrome bumpers have been re-plated, and all the emblems and badges are either original or exact reproductions. And we have to say that we like the no-nonsense look on a car that's devoid of spoilers or slats so the profile is especially clean. Early Mustangs don't get much better-looking than this.
Black Clarion Knit high-back buckets anchor a well-restored interior, but you know this car was built for combat. The Mach 1 was one of those unique cars that was comfortable anywhere, and that's readily apparent inside where it's an easy combination of luxury and sporty. There's a purity to that philosophy that is immensely appealing, and it's easy to imagine the big block at full song, yet still being comfortable and unruffled inside. Seat covers are correct but showing some age, but the door panels and carpets remain in excellent condition. Original gauges operate as they should, with the AM/FM radio in the dash needing an upgrade. A Hurst shifter with cue ball knob manages the 4-speed manual gearbox, which is really the only way it should be, right? The trunk is clean and has a gas tank protection mat, so it's just waiting to be finished and taken to the next level.
While the Boss 429 might have received all the glory, there's not much doubt that if you wanted a fast Mustang in 1969, a Q-code 428CJ was the better choice. Like all automakers, Ford was playing games with horsepower ratings, pinning this one at 335 horsepower, but performance results and subsequent testing suggest that the real number is closer to 400. The engine was rebuilt with some upgrades and now estimated to be making perhaps 500 real-world ponies. The block and heads have been painted Ford Blue, and there's no missing that cool chrome air cleaner that feeds the big Holley carburetor underneath. Finned aluminum valve covers are a '60s performance trademark and it's quite nicely detailed throughout. The car's dual nature is most apparent in the driveline, where a close-ratio 4-speed manual transmission feeds a set of 3.25 gears on a limited slip, so this one is an easy cruiser that's just a quick right foot away from being outrageously fast. The car is nicely detailed underneath with correct red oxide primer and original markings, a new exhaust system, and staggered shocks in the back. Magnum 500 wheels are correct and wear a set of fat 245/60/15 front and 275/60/15 rear BFGoodrich T/A radials.
This is a fantastic opportunity to own the big block Mach 1 you've always dreamed about, and you'll love its split personality. Call today!

Features : AM/FM Radio, Defrost, Heat, Vinyl Interior, Front Disc Brakes, Power Brakes, Power Steering, Seatbelts

http://www.streetsideclassics.com/vehicles/3951-atl/1969-ford-mustang-mach-1-cobra-jet

1969 Ford Mustang 428 Cobra Jet V8 is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Lithia Springs by Streetside Classics for $56995.

 

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Car type : Car Make : Ford Model : Mustang Model Version : 428 Cobra Jet V8 Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1969 Location : Atlanta

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Ford, founded in 1902, has arguably changed the history of automotive world more than any other car manufacturer by introducing the first people's car Model T in 1908. They had produced more than 15 million cars by the end of the production in 1927, by which T had become obsolete.

Ford launched the first low priced V8 engine powered car in 1932. 1932 V8 was an instant hit with superior handling and performance to many far more expansive cars of the day. No wonder 32 V8 Ford has become such a favourite among hot rodders around the world with 32 Deuce coupe as their icon.

During the war Ford completely shut down civilian vehicle production to dedicate all its resources to the Allied war efforts (1942-45) They used to build B-24 bombers, aircraft engines, jeeps, M-4 tanks, military trucks and Bren-gun carriers and more than 30,000 super-charged Rolls Royce Merlin V-12 engines for Mosquito and Lancaster bombers as well as P-51 Mustang fighters. After the war Ford cars in the USA got bigger and flashier along with their competitors. In the 60's Ford was back in the forefront again when introducing their commercial hit Mustang in 1964. Mustang was so popular the competition had to follow Ford's example and the ponycar phenomenon took over the US. Over the years the ponies grew some muscles until the oil crisis kill finally killed them off.

In the sixties Ford rushed into international motor sports scene with a fury. After unsuccessful Ferrari takeover, when Enzo Ferrari had cut the deal off with Henry Ford II making the latter absolutely boil with fury, Ford turned to Lola in UK to produce a Ferrari beating long distance racer after. The collaboration between Ford and Lola created the mighty Ford GT40 that absolutely beat Ferrari in Le Mans 24 numerous times.

In Europe, Ford introduced some of the most epic race and rally cars of the 60's based on humble family sedans; Cortina GT, Lotus Cortina, Escort Twin Cam, and Escort 1600RS with the iconic Cosworth BDA engines.

Today classic Fords are extremely popular with enthusiasts and a great selection of classic Fords can be found for sale at www.ClassicDigest.com