Rick Carey's Collector Car Auction Reports

Rick Carey's Collector Car Auction Reports

200,000. But, hey, Testa Rossa buyers have thirty-four cars to choose from. 491,500 it鈥檚 still 1/10th the investment in one of those 34 TRs. The mechanical attributes were, perhaps, the easy part. Mach III was powered by the 4.6 liter double overhead camshaft V8 introduced in the 1993 Lincoln, a free-revving, lightweight, high efficiency engine no one doubted for a minute would soon find its way into the original Pony Car. The Mach III concept鈥檚 fiberglass composite body is as special as its powerplant. A true speedster, Mach III has no provision for a top. The windshield is low, with a body color frame that dips in the center where the integrated rear view mirror is placed. The windshield frame shape continues to the deck behind the seats which also is an active aerodynamic spoiler containing the center high mounted stoplight. The spoiler rises as Mach III鈥檚 speed increases. The rounded tail is flanked by three-bar silvered taillights that give a hint of the lights to come on the 鈥?4 Mustang.

The dual outlet center-mounted exhaust pokes through an oval opening below the wraparound bumper. An aircraft-style fuel filler cap is set flush into the rear quarter while the body sides have a prominent channel leading to a carbon fiber-pattern brake cooling duct inlet in the rear fender. Five-spoke chromed 19鈥?alloy wheels wear P275/40R-19 front tires and big P305/35R-19s at the rear. Mach III鈥檚 interior is done in rough finished heavy Grey hides on fully adjustable and supportive competition-style seats. The driver grips a carbon fiber spoked leather rim Momo steering wheel. In addition to conventional seat adjustment the pedal cluster is moveable over a 3鈥?range, giving enough flexibility in seat position and control reach to suit almost any driver. Driver and passenger have matching upholstered binnacles separated by a body color center stack and console with a round analog clock and timer pair above a round panel for the 1000 watt AM-FM-CD sound system. The driver鈥檚 instruments have black graduations on plain white faces, giving quick readability that will be necessary as the tach spins across its range.

The Mustang Mach III concept was received to universal praise, with enthusiastic tests in the major magazines. One of the magazine tests reputedly pitted the Mustang Mach III concept against a Dodge Viper with the Mach III showing the Viper the way home, however at the time of cataloging we have been unable to locate the article. So popular was the Mach III that most of the major manufacturers of models shortly brought it out in scale. Mach III honored Mustang鈥檚 heritage, celebrated Mustang鈥檚 performance and suggested Mustang鈥檚 future. Offered here, the Mustang Mach III concept is in excellent condition. Originally Poppy Red, it has been superbly repainted in Jungle Green Pearl which exhibits a subtle color shift toward Yellow as light plays over Mach III鈥檚 contours. The paint is show quality however the rough finished leather seat coverings exhibit some water staining (perhaps left by a journalist who was startled by Mach III鈥檚 performance.) Otherwise the interior shows scant evidence of wear or age.

These clearly are the way to go, as they charge the Mach-E from 10 to 80 percent battery capacity in only 45 minutes. Put another way: The Mustang Mach-E can receive 47 miles of charge in only 10 minutes with these fast chargers. With a Ford Connected Charge Station (available through Amazon) installed at your house, Ford says the Mach-E can receive up to 32 miles of charge in one hour. This 48-amp station is an excellent option for those folks for who plan to recharge overnight. Ford says most EV owners charge their cars at home. Using a 120-volt wall socket and the onboard charger, you鈥檒l get only three miles of charge in an hour. Using a 240-volt outlet is much better, as the Mach-E receives up to 22 miles of charge in an hour. Who are the electric Mustang SUV鈥檚 competitors? 39,000 and a range of 300 miles, arrives this fall, and the sportiest version hits 60 mph in a claimed 3.5 seconds.