Highlights

Desirable “Mach 1” variant of the beloved model
Thoroughly well presented in striking colour scheme
Subject to recent extensive mechanical refurbishment
Iconic V8 pony car

The Appeal

The ultimate pony car? Perhaps even the ultimate American sports car. One thing is for sure, the Ford Mustang is one of the all time great American exports. Defining an era and sitting firmly at the top of the ranks as one of the most iconic automobiles made to date. It's certainly made a big impression since first exhibited at the 1964 World’s Fair.

A later 1973 car, this alluring blue number is the highly desirable Mach 1 variant of the esteemed nameplate, a bold, rakish performance model penned to appeal to the younger buyers of the day, providing speed and pure style in a surprisingly good value package. In the collector scene Mach 1’s are seemingly gaining great traction, praised for having a little bit more in the way of excitement and exuberance than the average non performance focused Mustang, and having been extensively maintained and finished in a distinct and vibrant colour scheme, SPD 894L is a brilliant example of exactly what a good quality Mach 1 ought to be.

The History and Paperwork

Manufactured 1973
Understood to have been imported into the UK circa 1979
Current registered keeper since 1997
Fully UK registered
Accompanied by a solid selection of invoices for maintenance and refurbishment work undertaken on the car
Haynes auto repair manual
Due to the age and historic status of the Mustang it is both tax and MOT exempt
Selection of previous MOT certificates available
V5 registration document is with the car

The Condition

Thoroughly well presented car from an aesthetic standpoint highlighting careful enthusiast ownership
Finished in a striking vibrant blue colour scheme with contrasting matte finish black decals and accents
The paintwork itself is in very good order throughout with just a few light areas of blemishing and marking commensurate with age noted
High quality chrome external chrome trim and detailing
Raised performance bonnet with twin vents
Body coloured front bumper
Lights and badging are in good clean form
Glasswork is presentable though there is some delamination visible on the front windscreen
Five stud “slot mag” wheels clad to BF Goodrich tyres at all four corners
High quality interior space, finished in a clean deep black hue
Upholstery is in generally very good order with lighter signs of wear and age in places
Seating front and rear is in smart order though there is a visible rip in the driver's seat base cushion
Rear seats can be folded flat to create a large rear cargo area
Internal panelling and fascias present well, though there is an area of blemishing that has been patched on the driver’s door panel
Interior switchgear looks to be in fine fettle throughout

The Mechanics

Fitted with a delightful V8 engine, understood to be a 351cu unit
Engine paired with an impressively smooth automatic transmission with locking first and second gears
Engine and surrounding engine bay present impressively well
The Mustang has had a host of recent mechanical refurbishment and refreshment performed with spending highlighted at over £5000 including:
- Overhaul of the carburetor system
- Ignition overhaul with rewire of starter motor and distributor
- Service with new spark plugs, leads, oil and filters
- Refresh of the fueling system
As a result this Mustang fires into life quickly and comfortably, exuding an excellent V8 engine note
On the road good power delivery is provided and smooth gear changes are given from the auto box, with the car complying with various adjustments and movement throughout the time of the photoshoot

Summary

There’s just something about a Mustang. An unrivalled level of cool one simply does not get with other cars. There can't be many among us who haven't idolised the idea of owning this little slice of the American dream, and the 1973 example we have here allows the perfect opportunity for just that with some added performance flair in the form of a Mach 1 package.

Well presented aesthetically and mechanically, in a great colour scheme, it certainly ticks all the boxes to make it a great pony car, and must certainly be one of the more alluring examples available on the market today. Prospective Mustang buyers, look no further.

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