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1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 fastback

This San Jose car is a ground-up rotisserie restoration and Grand National champion, 428cid Mach 1 CJ. The paint was completed by Concours Restoration. The restoration and detail work was completed by Mustang guru and MCA judge Bob Perkins. This award-winning Mach 1 is a nut and bolt restoration. Options include Ram Air Shaker, select shift transmission, F70 tires, visibility group, sport deck rear seat, console, power steering, power disc brakes, tilt-away steering wheel, select air conditioning, AM/8-track system, tinted glass and deluxe belts/warning light. This car has won many 1st place and Best of Shows on numerous occasions, Celebrity Pick awards by many, including Dyno Don Nickelson, Carroll Shelby, Larry Shinoda and John Force, just to name a few. It was also the display car at Invitational Fords at Carlisle, record scoring 1st Place Grand National MCA, 1st Place AACA Grand National, 1st Place Autorama, 1st Place Street Cars of Desire and also voted in the top ten restored muscle cars by Muscle Car Review. This Mach 1 also graced many magazines, including Muscle Car Review, Mustangs and Fords, Mustang Enthusiast, Mustang Times, and Muscle Fords and Mustangs. This Mach 1 is one of the highest-scoring and award-winning Mach 1s.

Photo: Barrett-Jackson

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