The Atlanta Showroom is offering this 1970 Ford Mach 1. The Mach 1 package was only available in the SportsRoof body style previously known as the Fastback never on the hardtop or convertible. Many resto-mod visual conversions have since been performed by owners and enthusiasts, but are not Mach 1s by VIN code. The Mach 1 started with a V8 powered Sportsroof body and added numerous visual and performance enhancing items such as matte black hood treatment with hood pins, hood scoop including optional Shaker scoop, competition suspension, chrome pop-open gas cap, revised wheels with Goodyear Polyglas tires, chrome exhaust tips except 351W 2V, deluxe interior, livery and dealer optional chin spoiler, rear deck spoiler, and rear window louvers SportSlats. Mach 1s came with upgraded suspension to varying degrees dependent upon powertrain choices. Big block cars had front shock tower reinforcement, thicker sway bars no rear bar for 69, and heavier springs and shocks. 428 CJSCJ 4 speed cars also came with staggered rear shocks. Standard on Mach 1s was a fierce but cosmetic hood scoop that had integrated turn-signal lights mounted in the back. A more functional option was the signature Shaker hood, an air scoop mounted directly to the top of the motor, used to collect fresh air and so named for its tendency to shake above the rumbling V-8 below. The interior came complete with teak wood grain details, full sound deadening material and high-back sport bucket seats. Ford kept the Mach 1 alive into 1970 and little changed other than the visuals. The 1970 body included dual-beam headlights with the previous inner headlights becoming sport lamps and recessed taillights on a black honeycomb rear panel, side scoops behind both doors removed, revised bucket seats, deep dish sports wheel covers, as well as new side and rear badging and striping were the main visual differences. 1970 saw the previous 351W V8 engine options replaced with a new 351 cu in 5.8 L Cleveland 351C V8 in either 2V for use with 2-venturi carbs or 4V for use with 4-venturi carbs versions. The 351C 4V M code engine featured 11.01 compression and produced 300 bhp 224 kW 304 PS at 5400 rpm. This new performance engine incorporated elements learned from the Ford 385 series engine and the Boss 302, particularly the poly-angle combustion chambers with canted valves and the thin-wall casting technology. Options include Power Steering,Power Brakes, Rally Wheels, AMFM Radio w CD, Vinyl interior, radial tires. To view the car in greater detail, including 100 HD photos and HD video, please visit www.gatewayclassiccars.com. For more information please call the Atlanta showroom at 678-894-4833
