(from page 2 of the 1969 Collection)
Close-up of the R-code, Super Cobra Jet, 428 cubic inch, 4 barrel, V8 engine originally rated at 335hp (at 5200rpm). This is no ordinary Mustang!
(from page 3 of the 1969 Collection)
Here is an earlier look at Peter's Poppy Green Mach 1 fastback. The door data tag for this car reads: 63C fastback sportsroof body style with deluxe interior, blank followed by 5 special paint with blacked out hood, 3AA black clarion knit and vinyl Mach 1 hi-back bucket seats, 10F assembled on the 19th of June, 1969, 71 ordered in the Los Angeles area, 3313 under special order (this number specifically to Russ Davis consisting of 10 Mustangs), S 3.50:1 rear axle ratio, and U automatic transmission.
(from page 3 of the 1969 Collection)
Here is a look during some if the car's initial breakdown. Just a little paint and its done... NOT! Peter has been doing it the right way.
(from page 3 of the 1969 Collection)
This Poppy Green 1969 Mach 1 Mustang is owned by Peter Manson; and is our Attitude Of The Month for May 2010. This car is also featured in our 2010 MustangAttitude.com calendar.
(from page 3 of the 1969 Collection)
This 1969 Mach 1 Mustang fastback was driven by drag racer, Jim McCormick. He set many NHRA records for the Fastest Factory Street Stock with this car. It ran 10 second quarter miles. The car still has the original engine and running gear used to set those records.
(from page 3 of the 1969 Collection)
It has Magna Flow chrome mufflers with 3inch stainless exhaust pipes. It wears a set of Drag Lites rims with 29x45x15 Mickey Thompsons in the front and 9.00x30x15 Firehawk wrinkle walls in the rear.
(from page 3 of the 1969 Collection)
Front end view of this blue 1969 Mach 1 Mustang fastback.
(from page 3 of the 1969 Collection)
Rear end view of this blue 1969 Mach 1 Mustang fastback. Looks like it was painted by Danny's Paint.
(from page 3 of the 1969 Collection)
The R code 428 was taken out. This is a 427 Ford Racing, 4 bolt main, side-oiler block (C3AE-H) and crank with the 428 C.J. Heads (6090-N) and intake (C80E-9425-C). It has custom built equal length headers, a Holley carburetor, Holley Dominator fuel pump, half inch stainless fuel lines, Mallory electronic ignition with rev limiter, Billet distributor, Billet electric water pump, and an electric fan. This engine is connected to a Jerihco H.D. transmission with ratchet shift linkage and reverse lock out. It has a heavy duty clutch and linkage with bullet proof bell housing, a drive line hoop and heavy duty locking 9 inch 3rd member with big axles and studs, sub frame connectors, adjustable traction bars, and a Koni dial-in shocks.
(from page 3 of the 1969 Collection)
Here is a peek at the interior. The vehicle certification plate on the door reads: 63C, Mustang Mach I Sportsroof (fastback); W5, Meadowlark Yellow paint and Ford #3120-A with blackout hood treatment; 3AA, black Clarion knit/vinyl Mach 1 hi-back bucket seats; 11D, built April 11, 1969; 33, Detroit ordering district; A, 3.50 rear axle ratio; 6, four-speed close ratio manual transmission.
(from page 3 of the 1969 Collection)
This is a Groovy Green 1969 Limited Edition 600 Mustang fastback. All numbers match on this one and it has Magnum 500 wheels, automatic transmission, and the F-code 302ci V8 engine. The 1969 Mustang Limited Edition 600 was a special spring 1969, promotion in the Philadelphia area. 508 cars were produced for this promotion which was 92 cars short of the 600 planned. The cars were available in either Flower Power Red (Ford special paint code ). They came in both hardtop and fastback body styles, hood scoops, pin stripes, and many of the hardtops came with a black vinyl top. Each of the cars received a special Limited Edition 600 decal, which is located under the Mustang emblems on the front fenders.
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