SportsRoof

1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1

- 2 Door SportsRoof
- 351ci V8
- Automatic Transmission
- 90k Miles Shown
- Yellow Over Tan Interior
- Maryland Car

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“Last of the Hot Rods – The 1973 Ford Mustang” –Hemmings, February 2010

Hagerty | Media provides some history: "This was the last year for the first generation Mustang, though it had changed vastly since its launch in 1964 as an early 1965 model. The 1973 Ford Mustang suffered another weight and size increase thanks to safety regulations. A 5 mph bumper was now required in front and a 2.5 mile bumper at the rear. The bumpers added four inches to the length of the car and 50 lbs weight."

"Production actually increased to 134,817 units, partly due to the news that there would be no convertible in the downsized model around the corner. In fact there wouldn't be another convertible Mustang until 1983. As a result, Convertible sales doubled to 11,853. Hardtop Coupe sales led with 51,430, followed by Mach 1 at 45,440, the Grande at 25,274 and the Fastback at 10,820."

This is a survivor Mustang from Maryland showing 90,004 miles and still wearing its factory Medium Bright Yellow (code 6E) paint over a Ginger vinyl interior. The car's exterior features the twin-air-scoop, blackout hood, larger- for-'73 front urethane bumpers, black side stripes with “Mach 1” graphics, rear-deck stripe also with “Mach 1” graphics, black trunk-mounted spoiler, and black front chin spoiler. The factory paint is in well-maintained condition overall, and body-panel fit and alignment is proper. (To best assess the quality of the paint and trim finishes, please be sure to view the close-up photographs of the car in the accompanying gallery.) Factory badging includes Mustang script front-fender, Mustang-logo grille emblem, and Mustang-logo rear fuel-filler cap. Dish style, five-hole, 14-inch alloy wheels with Mustang-logo center-caps are mounted with BFGoodrich® Radial T/A 225/70 raised-white-letter all-season tires.

The car's interior features Ginger-colored, multi-textured-vinyl upholstery on the highback front buckets and rear foldable bench seats. (Please view the close-up photography in the gallery to assess the condition of the Mach 1's various interior surfaces.) Notable interior flaws include headliner tears, some missing switchgear, nicks on hard-plastic trim, and seam-separation on the driver's seat cushion. Door trim includes wood-grain panels, tan vinyl, and tan carpeting, which all shows very well. Tan cabin carpeting is generally well maintained and protected with two sets of brown rubber mats. A wood-look-rim, 2-spoke, Mustang-logo steering wheel frames the large speedometer and tachometer, with a smaller fuel gauge. The upper center console adds auxiliary gauges for oil pressure, voltage output, and engine temperature, and a separate SunPro® Super tach II is also mounted. A JVC® audio head unit is mounted in the factory radio location. Added audio speakers are located behind the rear seat. Slide-lever-operated air conditioning and heating controls, a t-shifter for the C4 automatic transmission, and an armrest with storage complete the center console. The car is optioned with power brakes and power steering.

Under the hood, the 351 Cleveland 4-barrel (in proper Ford blue engine-block paint) draws air through the hood scoops directly into the open-sided, chrome-finish air cleaner. The engine bay is very clean but has not been over-detailed. All components—including air conditioning— are properly located. Underneath the car, the massive “snake-look” exhaust headers and full dual-exhaust system with cross-over pipe and chrome tips show no signs of overly aggressive driving styles or track use. (To best evaluate the condition of undercarriage surfaces, please review the gallery photos taken from below.)

While the more than 180 high-definition photographs and the short walk-around-and-startup video available on the GarageKeptMotors website showcase this '73 Mustang Mach 1in detail from every angle, including from below, we expect and encourage in-person inspections at our Grand Rapids, Michigan showroom. Please call to arrange an appointment in advance as our showroom is not open to the public. And feel free to get in touch anytime by phone or email if you have questions.

The large number of Mustang enthusiasts, clubs, and aftermarket parts suppliers helps make owning any of these performance cars a real joy. Every Mustang model draws interest at cars-and-coffee gatherings, so the next owner of this yellow Mach 1 can expect their fair share of admirers and more than a few “thumbs up” from fellow pony-car loyalists.