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1970 Ford Mustang

$69,997

1970 Ford Mustang

Vehicle Details

Make

Ford

Model

Mustang

Year

1970

Mileage

92,073 miles

VIN

0F05M101666

Body Type

Coupe

Transmission

Automatic

Engine

351ci Windsor V8

Description

1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 — 351 Windsor V8, Red on Red, Loaded with Factory Options Why This Car Is Special Wow, Talk about brand New, and Super Sharp! This 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 has a 351 Cleveland Engine, with an automatic transmission, Power Steering, and Power Disc Brakes. It was ordered with Medium Red Exterior, and Red Interior, with the Rare Sport Back Rear Seat. It was also ordered with Factory Console, Tinted Glass, Color Keyed Racing Mirrors, Hood Scoop, and Competition suspension.

It also has the correct Rear Window Metal Louver, and Correct Hood Locks. This beauty sits on the Correct Magnum 500 Chrome wheels wrapped in B. F. Goodrich Radial Tires. This Rare Mustang comes with an Elite Marti Report, and even the original Build sheet.

Also, has a written statement showing that this car was Sold New in Colorado to a family who passed it down to their family. It retains all of it's original body panels, and has never been in an accident. It was professionally restored and now is one of the nicest 1970 Mach 1's that we have had, or seen.

What better color than Red on Red? Answer: NONE. This Mach 1 is very, very straight, and the paint job is 2nd to none. The 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 arrived at a pivotal moment in the pony car wars. Ford had redesigned the Mustang for 1969, giving it a longer hood, wider body, and an aggressive fastback roofline that finally matched the performance image the car had been building since 1964.

The Mach 1 was the performance-focused fastback trim within that new design, sitting above the base SportsRoof in the lineup and below the Boss models in outright aggression. It was positioned to compete directly with the Camaro SS and the Plymouth Road Runner, and it did so with a combination of standard performance equipment, a long list of available options, and a look that was clearly meant to mean business. For 1970, Ford carried the Mach 1 forward with some refinements.

The front end received a revised grille with a honeycomb texture, and the rear sequential turn signals from 1969 were carried over. The hood scoop remained functional on certain engine configurations, and the Mach 1-specific side stripes, black hood treatment, and rear spoiler continued to set the model apart from lesser Mustangs. Ford built just over 40,970 Mach 1 units for the 1970 model year, making it far less common than the base coupe or convertible but still accessible enough that it was a genuine volume performer for the division.

The VIN on this car decodes to a Dearborn-assembled 1970 Mustang SportsRoof body style, which is exactly what you want to see on a Mach 1. The Dearborn plant was Ford's primary Mustang production facility and the source of a large portion of the high-option cars built that year. What makes this particular 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 stand out is the combination of its 351 Windsor engine, its complete Mach 1 dress package, and its matching red-on-red color scheme.

Red exterior cars with red interiors were a less common pairing in 1970 and give this car a very intentional, high-contrast look. The condition of the undercarriage, confirmed by the undercoating that is still present and intact, tells you this car has been looked after carefully over its life. Features List - 351ci Windsor V8 Engine - 3-Speed Automatic Transmission with Floor Shifter - Power Steering - Power Brakes - Dual Exhaust with Super Turbo Mufflers - Aluminum Radiator - Hood Scoop - Front Chin Spoiler - Rear Spoiler - Rear Window Louvers - Black Hood Stripes - 351 Hood Callout Decals - Mach 1 Side Stripes - Sport Lamps - Chrome Bumpers - Custom Wheels - BFGoodrich Radial T/A Tires - Red Vinyl Bucket Seats - Rear Seat - Center Console - Woodgrain Sport Steering Wheel - Woodgrain Door Panels - Woodgrain Dash - Full Gauge Cluster - In-Dash Clock - Philco AM Radio - Heater and Defroster - Undercoating - Clean Undercarriage Mechanical The engine in this 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is the 351 cubic inch Windsor V8, one of tw

Classic Ford Mustang Buyer's Guide

Full guide
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Mike Sullivan
Muscle Cars
1964–1973
~5 min read
Updated Apr 2026
The definitive buyer's guide for classic Ford Mustang 1964½-1973. Generation breakdown, rust hotspots, engine code identification, Marti Report essentials, and current market pricing.
This guide covers
10-point inspection checklist
Common issues & what to avoid
In-person inspection guide
Market pricing by year & condition
6 FAQs answered
History & fun facts

Ford Mustang Market Overview

Based on 496 Ford Mustang listings currently on ClassicCarsArena.com

496
Listed Now
$38,026
Avg. Asking Price
1964–2001
Year Range
Price Position on Our Site — Above Average
This car: $69,997
Low: $3,000 High: $284,995
Transmission Distribution
Automatic 52% ◄
Manual 33%
Condition Distribution
Excellent 10%
Good 9%
Fair 3%
Poor 0%
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Classic Ford Mustang Buyer's Guide

The Ford Mustang launched on April 17, 1964 and sold a million units faster than any car in American history. Sixty years later, the first-generation Mustang (1964½-1973) remains the cornerstone of the classic car hobby — the gateway car for new collectors, the trophy car for veteran enthusiasts, and the most cloned, faked, and re-stamped muscle car on the market. Whether you're hunting a base inline-six coupe or a documented Boss 429, knowing what separates the real cars from the tribute builds is the difference between an investment and a money pit.

What to Check Before Buying

Verify VIN against data plate and engine casting — Fifth digit of VIN = engine code. Cross-reference with block casting number behind cylinder head.
Order Marti Report for any 1967+ car over $30K — Ford's original production records via Marti Auto Works. $25 confirms what the car actually was when it left the factory.
Inspect torque boxes from underneath — Front and rear, where the unibody meets floor pans. Rotted torque boxes = $3,000-$6,000 repair and chassis flex.
Pull kick panels and check cowl seam — Where windshield base meets firewall. Cowl rust here drains into the cabin and rots floor pans.
Magnet test rocker panels and quarters — Body filler is non-magnetic. If the magnet doesn't stick, the panel has been filled — meaning underlying rust.
Check shock tower welds for cracks — Cracks radiating from upper shock mount = beaten chassis. Common on Big Block cars and 428 CJs.
Verify original GT/Mach 1/Boss equipment — Without Marti docs and matching data plate, treat all performance trim claims as clone candidates.
Test all electrical functions — Every gauge, every switch, every light. Brittle 60-year-old harnesses and worn switches are universal.
Compression test all eight cylinders — Should read 145-175 PSI uniformly. Variance >15% between cylinders = head gasket or ring problem.
Drive at least 30 minutes on highway — Listen for differential whine, transmission slip, brake pulsation, steering wander. Watch for overheating in stop-and-go traffic.

Common Issues

Mustang rust is everywhere and predictable. The torque boxes (front and rear, where the unibody meets the floor pans) are the structural killers — rotted torque boxes mean the car flexes under load and the doors won't close right. Cowl rust hides under the dashboard where the windshield base meets the firewall. Floor pans rust through from the underside in any car that lived north of the Mason-Dixon. Rear quarters, lower fenders behind the front wheels, and the trunk drop-offs are all standard rust zones. Mechanically, first-gen Mustangs are simple but the small details matter. The Toploader four-speed is bulletproof when synchronized properly; the C4 and C6 automatics are robust but commonly leak from front pump seals. The 9-inch rear is bombproof — but make sure the gear ratio matches what's claimed. Engine identification by casting numbers is essential: many cars wear the wrong block, and a 1968 GT 390 with a 1973 351W block is not what the seller is advertising. Electrical issues plague any 60-year-old car. The original wiring harnesses are brittle, the headlight switches fail, the gauges read inconsistently, and the turn signal switches die. Plan to replace the headlight switch, the ignition switch, and at least the engine-bay harness on any first-gen Mustang you buy. Budget $800-$1,500 for a complete electrical refresh.

What to Look For

Always start with the data plate (door tag) and the VIN. The fifth digit of the VIN is the engine code — A=289 4V, C=289 2V, D=289 standard, K=289 HiPo, F=302 2V, J=302 4V (Boss 302), M=351 4V, Q=428 CJ, R=428 SCJ Ram Air, S=390 4V, Z=Boss 429. Cross-reference the VIN engine code with the actual block casting number — they must agree. For any car claimed as a GT, Mach 1, Boss, Shelby, or Cobra Jet, demand a Marti Report. Marti Auto Works has Ford's original production records and can verify exactly what the car was when it left Dearborn or San Jose. A $25 Marti Report will save you $25,000 in mistakes. Cars without Marti documentation should be priced as clones, period. Unibody integrity is the other non-negotiable. Pop the hood, look at the shock towers — cracks radiating from the upper shock mount are common on Big Block cars and indicate the chassis has been beaten. Inspect the torque boxes from underneath. Lift the trunk mat and look at the trunk drop-offs. Pull the rear seat and check the floor where the seat bolts down. Fresh undercoating on a project car is a red flag — it's almost always hiding rust repairs.

Price Guide

Base 1965-1966 coupes with the inline-six or 289 2V remain the most accessible classic Mustang at $18,000-$32,000 for solid drivers. Convertibles add $8,000-$15,000 to equivalent coupe pricing. Fastbacks (1965-1968) are dramatically more valuable due to Bullitt and Eleanor pop-culture demand — a clean 1967-1968 fastback small-block runs $45,000-$75,000. 1967-1968 GT 390 cars (Bullitt-style) trade for $60,000-$110,000 with documentation. The 1968 GT 428 Cobra Jet is the holy grail of the small-bumper era at $120,000-$220,000 for documented numbers-matching cars. 1969-1970 Boss 302 and Mach 1 cars run $70,000-$140,000 depending on condition and equipment. The Boss 429 is six-figure-plus territory — $300,000-$600,000 for documented examples. 1971-1973 cars (the Big Body era) have historically been the bargain entry point but appreciation has accelerated since 2020. A clean 1973 Mach 1 with the 351 Cobra Jet now runs $45,000-$75,000 — up dramatically from the $25,000 territory of a decade ago. Project cars (running but rough) start around $15,000 for coupes and $22,000 for fastbacks.

Did You Know?

The Mustang was originally going to be called the Cougar — Lee Iacocca's team had "Cougar" emblems already produced before a focus group response prompted the last-minute name change. The Cougar name was eventually used for the Mercury sister car launched for 1967. Ford originally projected first-year Mustang sales of 100,000 units. The car sold 418,812 units in its abbreviated 18-month launch year, and over a million Mustangs were sold by March 1966 — a sales pace that has never been equaled by any other American automobile launch. The iconic 1964½ designation isn't actually a real model year — Ford built the early Mustangs as 1965 models, but the cars produced before September 1964 had different alternators, generators, and other details, leading collectors to designate them "1964½" cars to distinguish them.

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