![]() Like the Boss 351, the Mach 1 was available only in fastback form. The other performance ’71 Mustang, Mach 1, was Ford’s quick Pony for the masses. Dimensions approximately L-10.5, W-4.5, H-3.5 inches. Ford planned on producing 10,000 Bosses between 19, but just 1,806 were built in ’71 only.429 Cobra Jet Engine with 4 speed transmission.Detailed interior, exterior, engine compartment.Ram Air-equipped Mustangs of this generation also came equipped with twist-style, chromeplated hood lock pins to finish off this “Monster Mach 1”. The Ram-air option also included a two-tone hood paint treatment in matte black coordinated to the color of the Mach 1 decals and striping. Interior Color: black Visible Options: black hood, hood scoops, hood locks, mach 1 stripes, chin spoiler, spoiler, magnum 500 wheels, mud flaps VIN: 1F05H156236 Owner: Dewey Castelein ( ) from Battle Creek Michigan MI Posted: CarzScan no comments yet See the newest comments sitewide. Under the long, twin scooped, Ram-air induction NACA (NASA) hood was the 385-series big-block V-8, displacing 429 cubic inches with over 370 horsepower. It comes in lime green and features a detailed engine, accurate interior, steerable front wheels, openable doors, hood & trunk. This 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is a 1/18 scale diecast model replica. Expanding the pony car’s size was necessary to make room up front for even more engine in 1971. SKU: AMM1069-AW-GREEN Price: 70.99 Availability: Currently Out of Stock Add to Wishlist Don't miss out on this detailed muscle car from the 70s. The new steed’s wheelbase went up an inch, overall length increased 2.1 inches, and weight increased by nearly 200 pounds. The redesigned Ford Mustang Mach 1, presented in shocking Grabber Lime paint. In 1971, a stampede was busting out of Dearborn.Brand new 1:18 scale diecast car model of 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 429 Ram Air Grabber Lime with Green Interior Limited Edition die cast car model by Autoworld.The Ford, Mustang, Torino, T-Bird, and Maverick were all numbered together, regardless of model or type. Factory AC (needs more Over 4 weeks ago on US Cars Listed 25,000 1971 Ford Mustang 500 miles Green Hillsboro, OR Mach 1. 1971 Mustang Data Plate Decoderĭeciphering Vehicle Identity Numbers for the 1971 Mustang 1Įach plant started each year with number 100,001. Great running 351 V8 Engine (not the original engine). There were 1,806 Boss 3351 mustangs included in the above table. The cars were also equipped with a variable ratio (15.7 to 1) power steering unit. This package consisted of: heavy duty shock absorbers, Heavy duty springs as well as front and if the engine was a 351 4v or large also rear stabilizer bars and staggered shocks. Functional scoops were also offered as on option with the 351 engine.Ī competition suspension was available to all cars except ones with the 250 cid 6 Cylinder. If you ordered the top of the line 429 ram air package, you got the functional hood scoops, all others got a simulated hood scoop. Finished in Grabber Lime - Green Interior w/ Bucket Seats & Console. Transmission: 4-Speed Manual Color: Grabber Lime Interior: Green Stock 3398 Dealer Info tel: (941) 966-1900 Ideal Classic Cars LLC. The only way to get the hood locks from the factory was to order Ram Air, which was available on 351-4V and up engines. 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 39,983 Engine: 351C.I. The Ram air hood was a no cost option on the 302-2V Mach and standard on the 351-2V and up. If you wanted the upgrade, you had to buy it at a price of about $130. The deluxe interior on the Mach 1 was not standard this year. Power windows and rear window defroster were offered. Iacocca hated the 1971-73 series cars and was eager to build the smaller underpowered cars of the 1974 – 83 era. It seems like the car manufacturers and the government were deciding what we the drivers wanted. It seems like the upper echelon didn’t share his tastes and were caving in to the Mustang II design being readied for 1974. Sad news however because of his racing and performance tastes, he was removed from office. ![]() The design was mocked up by Gail Halderman and shown to Ford’s then president “Bunkie” Knudsen in February of 1968. Also, because you set low in the seats, it was hard to see over the Long hood and rear end. Probably because if you put slats on the rear window your view would be blocked. The rear window sloped at a very low angle so rear window slats were no longer offered. Over 400 pounds were added in the course of one year! If you did not order the 429 engine, the smaller engines were quite strained by the increase in weight and size. ![]() However the car had to gain width and length to accommodate the new 429 big block being offered in the new 1971 models. The 1971 Mustang became known as the Big Body Mustang! Lee Iacocca once called it a “fat pig”.
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