Ford 1970 Mach 1 Mustang 351 4V M Code

Ford 1970 Mach 1 Mustang 351 4V M Code

Hard to find cars like this now. Car is in final assembly stage and will be ready for pickup in 2 weeks. When you ask most Ford enthusiasts what some of their favourite Mustangs are, '69 and '70 fastbacks are always at the top of the list. Between their slick hip lines and slightly larger stature, they were the 'stangs that officially laid rubber across the grave of the 鈥渟ecretary car鈥?stigma. Production numbers weren't exactly low, but when an example like this fully documented rotisserie restored Mach 1 comes along, It won鈥檛 last long. Wrapping a cool colour combination around a 351 4V, C6 transmission, upgraded rack and pinion this Ford is an awesome one of a kind build that you don鈥檛 want to miss out on. And if you're looking for the perfect muscle car that'll rule local shows and make the best of your summer weekends, it's your next classic. With most muscle cars, there's usually a single element that catches your eye long before anything else. That paint coats fit and finish that puts factory-original fodder to shame. That fit and finish has been augmented with a slippery, show-stopping shine. And to ensure this pony stands out from the herd. Starting with the original factory D block.

1965 for Ford trucks was all about the F-Series. Ford's famous Twin-I-Beam front suspension made truck news for 1965. It was offered only on light-duty two-wheel-drive F-Series pickup trucks, giving them a softer ride and better handling characteristics. Not only does it ride smoother with Twin-I-Beam front suspension, this restored Ford F-100 pickup truck looks quite flashy with its whitewall tires, chrome trim, and two-tone paint scheme. The 1965 Ford F-100's two-tone paint was present inside the truck, as well as out. In addition to its snazzy looks, this 1965 Ford F-100 was equipped with a 352 V-8 and an automatic transmission. In 1965, Ford Rancheros could also get "Deluxe" trim, in this case called the Futura Ornamentation Package. Although equipped with a sleeper cab, this 1965 Ford C-750 truck didn't seem to offer much room to lie down. Both gas and diesel versions were offered. For 1966, Ford once again introduced a new line of light-duty trucks, as well as new heavy-duty line for over-the-road semi-tractor service. The former was a new four-wheel-drive sport-utility vehicle called the Bronco, which was offered in three body styles, all with either no top or one that could be removed.

The latter were the flat-faced W-Series Cab-Over-Engine truck models, which would replace the aging Ford H-Series line. Also for 1966, the Ranchero grew in size because the Falcon on which it was based was enlarged in a complete redesign. Aimed squarely at the Jeep CJ and International Scout, Ford's Bronco arrived for 1966in three body styles, all with four-wheel drive. The Sports Utility version (shown here) was a two-seater with a very short pickup bed. Its top could be removed and windshield folded, thus turning the Bronco into a truly "open" vehicle. A 170-cubic-inch six engine was standard, but a 289-cid V-8 was added as an option later in the model year. A 1966 Ford Bronco Sports Utility with camper was the perfect truck for those yearning to vacation in out-of-the-way places. A restyled grille was the only change of note to the 1966 F-series pickup trucks. This restored example boasts upscale Custom Cab trim.

1966 Ford F-350s fitted with a wrecker body were popular for tow truck use. The H-Series high tilt cab was replaced by the flat-faced W-Series in mid 1966. All Ws were diesel powered, with a wide choice of engines from Caterpillar, Cummins, and Detroit Diesel. Ford's F-Series trucks were restyled for the 1967 model year, although the extra-heavy-duty models still used the earlier 1961-1966 cab and front sheetmetal. New styling also graced the Ford Ranchero, which took on the look of Ford's intermediate Fairlane. Although similar from the windshield back to the 1966 version, the 1967 Ford Ranchero sported the front styling of the Ford Fairlane rather than the Falcon, which brought vertically stacked headlights. Newly optional was Ford's 390-cubic-inch V-8 engine with up to 320 horsepower. Ford's 1967 medium-duty trucks adopted the cab and hood of the redesigned 1967 light-duty pickup trucks, but they got flared front fenders to accommodate a wider track, as shown on this F-600 Stake Bed. Few changes marked the 1967 Ford W-Series trucks, represented here by a W-1000-D. Actually, the "-D" wasn't really needed to denote "Diesel," as all W-Series trucks were oil-burners.

A new Ford president overshadowed Ford's mostly minor changes to its 1968 truck line. 1968 brought a redesigned Ranchero, again built off Ford's midsize car platform, to the Ford truck line. Also, Ford's medium-duty trucks were offered with a diesel engine for the first time, but there were few other changes to any of the other truck lines. One of Ford Motor Company's top stories for 1968 had nothing to do with any of its products. Newly installed as president was Semon E. "Bunkie" Knudsen, who had jumped ship from General Motors to lead crosstown rival Ford. This was a reversal of what had happened back in the early 1920s when Knudsen's father had left Ford to take over an ailing Chevrolet. Ford's midsize-car line was redesigned for 1968, and with it, the car-based Ranchero. The top engine was initially a 390-cubic-inch V-8, but added as a midyear option was Ford's mighty 428 Cobra Jet. Aside from the addition of side marker lights, Bronco continued into 1968 with only minor changes in carryover Wagon, Pickup, and Roadster body styles. A view of the 1968 Ford Bronco Pickup's bed.