I haven't been in this hobby for very long. Not quite a year. I started out by buying a 65 convertible Mustang. It was OK, but I had dreams of a ground pounding, Shelby-esque, Ferrari red car. So, I embarked on a total restoration/customization. Not quite finished. Hopefully within another month or so.

So, I bought a GT/CS. I told myself I would drive it until my convertible was ready, then sell it. I just couldn't stand being without a Mustang to drive. But now I've decided to keep it. I can't sell it. I love driving this car and tinkering with it. I enjoy the shows, but enjoy driving/tinkering with it much more.

Last week, I blew a head gasket. I was already planning an engine swap. I am installing a blown 302. But my point is, I now am without a Mustang to drive. I have been kind of lost this weekend, because weekends are when I usually drive/play with my car. I've actually been looking at other Mustangs to purchase, so I can drive a Mustang until my other cars are completed. I've been looking at Mach 1's.

Is this a familiar thing with Mustang enthusiasts?

My mother bought a new 1970 Mach1 when I was 6 years old. It was a dark blue with blue interior. It had a 351 Cleveland 4V with a 4 speed automatic in it. That thing really moved. In 1969 and on the mustangs had a much wider wheel base and could corner much better. I`m not a motorhead but I can tell you as a consumer it was a wonderful car. The interior was very user friendly. Much more than before 1969. It was`nt too bad on gas unless you opened up the 4V. I know alot of my mothers friends and relatives were afraid to drive it because it was so fast. Once I got ahold of it in the 80`s all I wanted to do was street race it and race it I did. Not too many other cars could beat it and it was all stock. Hope this helps. Maybe someone else can give you the specs on the Mach1. :) Rhonda

I can't say that it's been that way with me but you just might be on to something. Let me make sure I have it straight. Every time my Mustang has an issue and is down or in for some type of restoration for a short period of time I run out and buy another one to keep my Mustang blood flowing, correct? Hmm, I like it. How exactly should I explain this to my wife so it sounds like a logical thing to do? ;)

Hook

I can't say that it's been that way with me but you just might be on to something. Let me make sure I have it straight. Every time my Mustang has an issue and is down or in for some type of restoration for a short period of time I run out and buy another one to keep my Mustang blood flowing, correct? Hmm, I like it. How exactly should I explain this to my wife so it sounds like a logical thing to do? ;)

Hook


I'm just buying them to enjoy until my convertible is done. Then I'm going to sell and make some money. ;)

I think Jason has y'all beat. He doesn't even wait for the other one to stop working ;D ;D

I can't say that it's been that way with me but you just might be on to something. Let me make sure I have it straight. Every time my Mustang has an issue and is down or in for some type of restoration for a short period of time I run out and buy another one to keep my Mustang blood flowing, correct? Hmm, I like it. How exactly should I explain this to my wife so it sounds like a logical thing to do? ;)

Hook


I'm just buying them to enjoy until my convertible is done. Then I'm going to sell and make some money. ;)


I forgot to mention that my wife is already conditioned to this kind of thinking. My father-in-law owns a dozen Mustangs. He's the culprit that got me hooked.

My mother bought a new 1970 Mach1 when I was 6 years old. It was a dark blue with blue interior. It had a 351 Cleveland 4V with a 4 speed automatic in it. That thing really moved. In 1969 and on the mustangs had a much wider wheel base and could corner much better. I`m not a motorhead but I can tell you as a consumer it was a wonderful car. The interior was very user friendly. Much more than before 1969. It was`nt too bad on gas unless you opened up the 4V. I know alot of my mothers friends and relatives were afraid to drive it because it was so fast. Once I got ahold of it in the 80`s all I wanted to do was street race it and race it I did. Not too many other cars could beat it and it was all stock. Hope this helps. Maybe someone else can give you the specs on the Mach1. :) Rhonda


Gotta love those Mach 1's ... a '70 mach was my first car back in high school, still have it today. It's always a blast to drive 8).

I haven't been in this hobby for very long. Not quite a year.

...I can't sell it. I love driving this car and tinkering with it. I enjoy the shows, but enjoy driving/tinkering with it much more.

... I've actually been looking at other Mustangs to purchase, so I can drive a Mustang until my other cars are completed. I've been looking at Mach 1's.

Is this a familiar thing with Mustang enthusiasts?


Joe,
Welcome to the world of "Mustangs" ... I think I know how you feel. Since I've owned my first car to my present car, it's always been a Mustang - old or new, it's my favorite ;D ;D ;D

My mother bought a new 1970 Mach1 when I was 6 years old. It was a dark blue with blue interior. It had a 351 Cleveland 4V with a 4 speed automatic in it. That thing really moved. In 1969 and on the mustangs had a much wider wheel base and could corner much better. I`m not a motorhead but I can tell you as a consumer it was a wonderful car. The interior was very user friendly. Much more than before 1969. It was`nt too bad on gas unless you opened up the 4V. I know alot of my mothers friends and relatives were afraid to drive it because it was so fast. Once I got ahold of it in the 80`s all I wanted to do was street race it and race it I did. Not too many other cars could beat it and it was all stock. Hope this helps. Maybe someone else can give you the specs on the Mach1. :) Rhonda


Gotta love those Mach 1's ... a '70 mach was my first car back in high school, still have it today. It's always a blast to drive 8).



I just bid on a 69 Mach 1 428 CJ on Ebay. Looks like alot of fun.

I forgot to mention that my wife is already conditioned to this kind of thinking. My father-in-law owns a dozen Mustangs. He's the culprit that got me hooked.


Gee, why can't I have in-laws like that! :'(

It would be nice to have a mother-in-law who actually understood and appreciated the fact that owning only two Mustangs is a charming display of self discipline and strength of character. :-*



Ok, it’s really a display of lack of garage space but still… ;D

I forgot to mention that my wife is already conditioned to this kind of thinking. My father-in-law owns a dozen Mustangs. He's the culprit that got me hooked.


Gee, why can't I have in-laws like that! :'(

It would be nice to have a mother-in-law who actually understood and appreciated the fact that owning only two Mustangs is a charming display of self discipline and strength of character. :-*



Ok, it’s really a display of lack of garage space but still… ;D



Hey Brian, I've got an extra space in my garage. I live about 2 hours to the south of you and you could come and visit your mustang at my house whenever you like. I would be happy to drive it and maintain it while you were away. Can't pass up a deal like that can you? ;D
Steve

The generosity of the members on this board is just overwhelming!

Hey Brian, I've got an extra space in my garage. I live about 2 hours to the south of you and you could come and visit your mustang at my house whenever you like. I would be happy to drive it and maintain it while you were away. Can't pass up a deal like that can you? ;D
Steve


Careful now! :o I might just take you up on that! ;D

Ok, it’s really a display of lack of garage space but still… ;D



I haven't even begun to think about garage space. As long as one of my cars is in a shop, I guess I'm OK. ???

Gee and my family thought I was nuts when I bought my 69 8 years ago. Then with the recent acquistion of the 68 CS, they are going to flip. My wife though, she's a keeper, she doesn't have the Mustang bite, at least not, yet but my 2 daughters do thats why I now have 2 Mustangs!

I wonder if I should try for a 3rd, the one thats just for me.

Would that be Daughter or Mustang? No matter which way you go, I think you better clear it with your wife first. lol

I can completely relate. I have 5 mustangs and all of them I do not drive in the rain. I just bought a 6th mustang to drive when it is raining. 69 Grande 351w, AC, PB, PS auto.


sure is fun.

I just bid on a 69 Mach 1 428 CJ on Ebay. Looks like alot of fun.


I didn't meet the reserve at almost $37K, so I guess I'll move on to the next one. :(

My mother bought a new 1970 Mach1 when I was 6 years old. It was a dark blue with blue interior. It had a 351 Cleveland 4V with a 4 speed automatic in it. That thing really moved. In 1969 and on the mustangs had a much wider wheel base and could corner much better. I`m not a motorhead but I can tell you as a consumer it was a wonderful car. The interior was very user friendly. Much more than before 1969. It was`nt too bad on gas unless you opened up the 4V. I know alot of my mothers friends and relatives were afraid to drive it because it was so fast. Once I got ahold of it in the 80`s all I wanted to do was street race it and race it I did. Not too many other cars could beat it and it was all stock. Hope this helps. Maybe someone else can give you the specs on the Mach1. :) Rhonda


Gotta love those Mach 1's ... a '70 mach was my first car back in high school, still have it today. It's always a blast to drive 8).



Just won this on Ebay.

Another one

428 CJ

Let me be the first to congratulate you!! That's awesome, you were able to not only get a nice looking '70 Mach 1, but also a 428 w/ a Shaker!!! Cool, very cool 8).

Let me be the first to congratulate you!! That's awesome, you were able to not only get a nice looking '70 Mach 1, but also a 428 w/ a Shaker!!! Cool, very cool 8).




Thanks. I'm very excited!! Can't wait for the car to get here ;D

I'll be the 2nd to offer congrats - thats one nice looking car! Besides looking great, what are the features on it (tranny type, rear-end gears, etc.)?

That's a great looking car! You might as well get an extra set of rear tires. I sold my 69 mach1 428 CJ last year, you can't help but smoke the tires with all that torque!!!

I'll be the 2nd to offer congrats - thats one nice looking car! Besides looking great, what are the features on it (tranny type, rear-end gears, etc.)?


It's got a C-6 automatic and 3.00:1 rear-end gears, graet for highway cruising.

Here's the description from Ebay:

1970 MUSTANG MACH 1, THIS IS A VERY RARE FIND, 2 OWNER, ALL NUMBERS AND DATE CODE MATCHING, MOTOR NEVER HAS BEEN OUT, RUNS AND DRIVES LIKE A BRAND NEW CAR, NO RUST EVER, ORIGINAL FLOORS AND QUARTERS, THIS IS A UNTOUCHED MINT ORIGINAL COND MACH 1, HAS A FACTORY SHAKER WAS ADDED, FOLD-DOWN REAR SEAT, TILT STEERING WHEEL, LOUVERS, SPOILERS, 15X7 MAGNUM 500 WHEELS WITH NEW T/A TIRES, FACTORY AIR COND, (NEEDS RECHARGED) P.S.- P.D.B.- AUTO TRANS, TINTED GLASS, CAR SOLD NEW IN, MO, THEN TO THE SECOND OWNER IN IA, FLOORS WAS CLEANED AND PAINTED, TRUNK IS VERY CLEAN, INT IS ALL ORIGINAL AND IN VERY GOOD COND BUT DOES HAS A SLIGHT YELLING CAST LOOK TO IT BECAUSE OF IT'S AGE . CAR WAS REPAINTED ONLY ONCE AND THAT WAS IN 2001, PAINT IS VERY SHINNY, CHROME IS ORIGINAL AND VERY GOOD BUT DOES HAS NEW BUMPERS.THIS IS A RARE CHANCE TO OWN A UNTOUCHED MACH 1,

very cool! I think you will have alot of fun with this car.

Sweeeet!
Let us know how it drives k? Congratulations!

:)Rhonda

Let me be the first to congratulate you!! That's awesome, you were able to not only get a nice looking '70 Mach 1, but also a 428 w/ a Shaker!!! Cool, very cool 8).




Thanks. I'm very excited!! Can't wait for the car to get here ;D


Can't hardly stand it. My 428 CJ Mach 1 will be here this weekend.

Well???? Did the car arrive? And have you taken her out yet? Inquiring minds want to know.

Well???? Did the car arrive? And have you taken her out yet? Inquiring minds want to know.


Had a little delay in shipping, but I got her on Friday. I think I'll be having to buy new tires soon. ;D ;D ;D This is an awesome car!!!

Congratulations!!! Spin those tires a little for me joedls k? ;D
Rhonda

...My addiction began with the aviation and love of the reknown P-51 Mustang. The name synonamous w/ speed, beauty and free spirit caused me to aquire seven of them over the years including 2 GT/CS', 2 Mach I's, 2 '66 coupes and a '69 302 (std.) fastback. One of the Mach's is a "3-51" Mustang, the closest I could hope to get to the "P" 51... It is indeed an addiction with only one cure: 8 cylinders + 4-speed = the only 12-step program...

...My addiction began with the aviation and love of the reknown P-51 Mustang. The name synonamous w/ speed, beauty and free spirit caused me to aquire seven of them over the years including 2 GT/CS', 2 Mach I's, 2 '66 coupes and a '69 302 (std.) fastback. One of the Mach's is a "3-51" Mustang, the closest I could hope to get to the "P" 51... It is indeed an addiction with only one cure: 8 cylinders + 4-speed = the only 12-step program...


Did you know, according to automotive lore the Ford Mustang was *originally* named for the airplane not the horsey....

...and here's one that's for sale...
http://www.mustangsmustangs.net/p-51/p51sforsale/4413016mar2003.shtml

Sold :P

...Indeed, but I'm sure the pony emblem was more universal for marketing than a P-51...

Finally got all 3 cars together for some pics.

Very nice Joe. Which one do you like to drive the most?

For pure adrenilin, I like the convertible the most. But for cruising, the GT/CS is best. My least favorite is the Mach 1.

My least favorite is the Mach 1.

:eek: Really? Wow, thats hard to believe, but then again I`m kinda partial to Mach 1`s since my mom had one. To tell you the truth though, I think the Mach 1 looks the fastest.:grin:

:eek: Really? Wow, thats hard to believe, but then again I`m kinda partial to Mach 1`s since my mom had one. To tell you the truth though, I think the Mach 1 looks the fastest.:grin:

To me, it's the handling. The Mach 1 has a 428 CJ and in my opinion is too nose heavy. Don't get me wrong, it's a blast. Just not my favorite.

cool pic

get those inside before it rains!

cool pic

get those inside before it rains!

This is beautiful Southern California:icon_lol: :icon_lol: :icon_lol:

I submitted pics of my 3 cars to Mustang and Fords Magazine. They included my 65 convertible in the March issue Reader's Roundup. I just got my issue in the mail yesterday. I also received an email that the GT/CS will be in the Reader's Roundup in the next month or two.

Joe,
That reminds me..I sent in some retro pictures of my CS to Mustang Monthly a while back. They were requesting readers rides from back in the day. The last issue had a few pages of Mustangs but not mine yet. We'll see......

~~~~Donna