1973 Ford Mustang

MACH 1 Coupe

351 cubic inch Cobra Jet

Automatic

3F05Q246442

Clear

Gasoline

Thank you for viewing my 1973 Mustang Mach 1, Q-code with a 351 Cobra Jet (though in 1973 Ford didn't advertise it as such) under the hood and 28,370 original miles on the odometer. The Cobra Jet powerplant was an nice option in 1973 and if you are looking for a fire-breathing, torquey, monster machine from the FMC, then this is the one for you. Because I will tell you this, if you haven't driven a Cobra Jet Mach, then you have truly missed out! It is something special. This Mustang has a great history, with the gentleman I purchased it from having owned it for more than a decade and the original owner still being active in the Mustang hobby! I've had the pleasure of getting this Mach 1 out on the road quite a bit this summer and it is really a deep-pedaled beast second to none! It runs and drives just as its low mileage would suggest, and it has an absolutely stunning look that everyone appreciates. It comes with some very nice documentation that includes the owners manual, build tag, original warranty card, deluxe Marti report, window sticker and even a repair bill from 2008 showing 27,801 miles. The previous owner took it to shows and did some sunny day driving, but otherwise he stored it with the love and care this fine Mustang deserves, and its spectacular condition is the result. ** I just wanted to add a very nice update on the history of this car. I received a call from the son of the original owner! The original owner is still alive and active in Mustangs, and they are all very happy to see that his beloved Mach is still around and in beautiful condition. The son told me that his dad owned the car for 27 years and that the mileage is true and correct. The only change he noticed in my photos was the addition of the magnum wheels on BFG's but when I told him that the original wheels and tires were stacked nicely in my garage, he forgave me for making this change:). During the conversation we were able to flesh out essentially the entire ownership history of this great Mustang, and he told me he hopes the car goes to an appreciative owner as it holds a real place in his heart. Car guys know how that feels, we've all got a car or two that is way more than just a car. I will definitely pass along his name and number to the new owner so the history can remain unbroken and intact on this wonderful piece of Ford history. ** *** UPDATE #2: After having spoken with the son of the original owner, lo and behold the next day the original owner himself called me! He told me all about his history with the car, verified the mileage as true and correct, and even worked with me to establish an unbroken chain of ownership from day 1 until today. What a treat! He added that he had hardened valve seats and stainless steel valves installed so she'll run on unleaded fuel with no issues, which is a great upgrade. He also added that the car has never been restored, all the sheet metal is original, and the interior is as original as the day he took possession. The 351 CJ package was the option he ordered special! He asked me to pass along his info to the next owner so that he could answer any questions on the car's first 27 years for you. *** This Mach 1 has some really great features. It has a working tachometer, the very desirable fold-down rear seat, magnum wheels wrapped in new BFG Radial TA's, Ford's Gold Glow Metallic paint, rear window louvers and deck spoiler. But the 351 CJ motor is the big option: very desirable and what an awesome feeling when you get into the pedal! The interior is spectacular, all the gauges work and are clear and beautiful. The carpet is incredible and even the Mustang floor mats are flawless. The undercarriage is beautiful and rust-free and just as stunning as the rest of this great example of an icon. This is an awesome Mustang Mach 1 in every way. Here's a link to many, many more photos of this beautiful Mach: https://flickr.com/photos/97286492@N06/sets/72157655365821121 And here's a video of me taking it to the street: http://youtu.be/0L39VeAbl4c I have owned and collected classic cars for the last 26 years, beginning with the 1969 Dodge Charger I bought when I was sixteen, and which I still own today. I still own my 2nd car as well, a 1983 Pontiac Trans Am, which I drove from my senior year in high school through to my second year of graduate school in the department of English at the University of Central Florida in Winter Park, FL. So my passion for classic cars -- and especially Mopars -- has been a lifelong pursuit and is about the most fun I can imagine having. I am an Oxford-educated motorhead that's been car crazy since bell bottoms were in style the first time around. And because I love to find, own, drive and collect all kinds of classic cars, there comes a point when I have to sell a few of them to keep my collection manageable, or else they all don't get exercised like they should. This is one of those times. My collection has expanded to about 20 cars, when really, if I am totally honest with myself, I should get it down to about twelve so that I have the time to drive and enjoy them all. I am a firm believer that cars should and need to be driven. And when I can't drive them all enough, I go through the painful process of letting a few of them go on to new owners that will hopefully get out there and drive them more than I have time to. Before its all said and done, there will be about seven up and available. Please contact me with any questions you may have. I'm also open to trades if you have an interesting classic car. There is no question in my mind you are going to have the time of your life in this Mach, because what's the best hobby in the world by far...? That's right, the classic car hobby. This vehicle is being sold as is, with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.