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Car Of The Day: June 7, 2018; Auto World '71 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Topic Started: Jun 7 2018, 12:09 AM (149 Views)
Dean-o-mite
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Today's car of the day is Auto World's 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1.


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The first-generation Ford Mustang was manufactured by Ford from March 1964 until 1973. With each revision, the Mustang saw an increase in overall dimensions and in engine power. The 1971 model saw a drastic redesign to its predecessors. The 1971 Mustang - introduced in September 1970 - grew in size, gaining 3 inches in width in order to accommodate Ford's big block 429 cu in (7.0 L) V8 without need for an extensive suspension redesign. As before there were three body styles offered: Hardtop (available in base or Grande trim), Sportsroof (available in base or Mach 1 trim), and convertible.



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When Auto World added colored interiors to their bag of tricks, it really enhanced the look of the models, such as the color combo on this green Mustang, which gave extra visual appeal to an already cool casting.


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Sportsroof models were available in base configurations in addition to the Mach 1 and Boss 351 sport/performance options. The Mach 1s were available with two-tone paint schemes, optional hockey-stick stripes, NACA (NASA) hood scoops (functional on examples ordered with Ram Air), color keyed side mirrors, and additional sports/performance options. All Mach 1 models came stock with urethane front bumpers and an alternate grille equipped with amber sportlights. Though the Mach 1 is often associated with the NACA hood (a no-cost option) and other styling cues, base Mach 1s could be had with the standard hood and the 302 2V engine. Boss 351 examples were similar in appearance to the Mach 1, and included a larger black-out hood than Mach 1's, front and rear spoilers, dual exhaust with no rear valance cutouts, and chrome bumpers paired with the sportlamp grille.



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juantoo3
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Definitely a late 60s - early 70s color scheme
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tksjohn
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Absolutely love the color on this one :thumbup:
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pjedsel
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Never been a fan of that shade of green... :rolleyes: Great Mustang offering from Auto World - the colored interior was a great feature AW added!
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JeepXJLover
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Fantastic color! And a casting I do not have yet.
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Pegers
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very nice.
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Swifty
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
Mustang? Check.
Bright color? Check.
Bright color that isn't red? Check.

Yup, this ticks all of Swifty's boxes all right.
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Dean-o-mite
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Jun 7 2018, 10:24 PM
Mustang? Check.
Bright color that isn't red? Check.
:nono:
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corvairjim
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I'm apparently in the minority here, but I don't particularly care for the color. I like that the interior is color-keyed to the exterior, but I still think I'd like it better in a medium green metallic with white hockey sticks over this pastel lime green. But that's just me . . . :02:
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Swifty
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
Dean-o-mite
Jun 7 2018, 11:39 PM
Swifty
Jun 7 2018, 10:24 PM
Mustang? Check.
Bright color that isn't red? Check.
:nono:
Red Mustangs have their own class at the Ford Nationals in Carlisle. Coincidentally, it's also the biggest class. Red is cliched for sports cars, sorry. I like variety! I like different!
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