1971 Ford Mustang

1971 FORD MUSTANG MACH 1 J-CODE 429 SUPER COBRA JET RAM AIR DRAG PACK

The 1971 model year brought a complete redesign to the Ford Mustang, with the Mach 1 SportsRoof receiving a longer, wider body and some of the most aggressive styling of the original Mustang era. At the top of Fords performance lineup was the J-code 429 Super Cobra Jet with the Drag Pack, combining functional Ram Air induction, a close-ratio four-speed manual transmission, and a performance-oriented rear axle.

According to the Deluxe Marti Report, only 531 Mustang Mach 1 SportsRoofs were built for 1971 with the 429 Super Cobra Jet and Drag Pack combination.

This 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is a fully numbers-matching J-code 429 Super Cobra Jet equipped with the Drag Pack, functional Ram Air, a close-ratio four-speed manual transmission, and a 3.91 Traction-Lok rear axle. Finished in its factory Black over Black color combination, it received a complete rotisserie restoration by Blue Oval Car Barn in Texas and was returned to its original Ford specifications.

This Mustang was ordered on January 29, 1971, and built at Fords Dearborn assembly plant on February 9, 1971. It was sold new on February 22 1971 through Abel Ford Inc. in Revere, Massachusetts. The Deluxe Marti Report identifies it as one of 201 examples produced with its Black paint and Black interior codes.

During the restoration, the Mustang was completely disassembled to its bare unibody shell. The car retains all of its factory-original body panels, with only two localized patch repairs completed on the floor pans. The body, engine compartment, interior, suspension, drivetrain, chassis, and undercarriage were restored using factory-style colors, finishes, hardware, decals, inspection markings, and assembly details. The undercarriage also displays factory-style primer colors, overspray patterns, paint daubs, and component markings consistent with the restorations attention to originality.

Power comes from the numbers-matching 429-cubic-inch Super Cobra Jet V8, factory rated at 375 horsepower and equipped with functional Ram Air induction. The engine is paired with its numbers-matching close-ratio four-speed manual transmission and a 3.91:1 Traction-Lok rear axle. Additional equipment includes power-assisted front disc brakes, dual exhaust, and the factory Instrumentation Group.

The body has been refinished in its original Black paint and features the Mach 1s contrasting argent hood and lower-body treatment, body-side tape stripes, functional dual-scoop Ram Air hood, hood twist locks, color-keyed sport mirrors, Mach 1 graphics, chrome bumpers, and Magnum 500 wheels. The restored Black interior includes vinyl bucket seats, a center console, factory tachometer and auxiliary gauges, an AM radio, and a floor-mounted four-speed shifter.

Engine and Drivetrain:
429-Cubic-Inch Super Cobra Jet V8 (Numbers Matching)
J-Code 429-4V Cobra Jet Ram Air Engine
Factory 429 Super Cobra Jet and Drag Pack
Factory Rated at 375 Horsepower
Functional Ram Air Induction
Factory-Style Ram Air Cleaner Assembly
Four-Barrel Carburetor
Close-Ratio Four-Speed Manual Transmission (Numbers Matching)
3.91:1 Traction-Lok Rear Axle
Floor-Mounted Four-Speed Shifter
Dual Exhaust System

Chassis and Brakes:
Power-Assisted Front Disc Brakes
Rear Drum Brakes
Restored Factory Suspension
Restored Steering and Brake Components
Factory-Style Undercarriage Finishes
Factory-Style Primer and Overspray Patterns
OEM-Style Inspection Marks and Paint Daubs
Detailed Engine Compartment
Detailed Trunk Compartment

Exterior:
Factory Black Exterior
Ford Paint Code A / 1724-A
Mach 1 SportsRoof Body
Argent Hood Treatment
Argent Lower-Body Treatment
Factory Body-Side Tape Stripes
Functional Dual-Scoop Ram Air Hood
429 Ram Air Hood Graphics
Hood Twist Locks
Color-Keyed Dual Sport Mirrors
Mach 1 Fender and Rear Graphics
Black Honeycomb Front Grille
Chrome Front and Rear Bumpers
Front Chin Spoiler
15-inch Magnum 500 Wheels
BFGoodrich Radial T/A Raised-White-Letter Tires
Originally Equipped with F60x15 Wide Oval Raised-White-Letter Tires

Interior:
Factory Black Vinyl Interior
Black Vinyl Bucket Seats
Black Carpeting
Black Headliner
Center Console
Instrumentation Group
Factory Tachometer
Auxiliary Gauges
AM Radio
Three-Spoke Steering Wheel
Floor-Mounted Four-Speed Shifter
Mach 1 Interior Trim

Restoration and Documentation:
Complete Rotisserie Restoration
Fully Disassembled to the Bare Unibody Shell
Restored to Original Ford Specifications
Numbers-Matching Engine
Numbers-Matching Four-Speed Transmission
Numbers-Matching Drivetrain
Restored by Blue Oval Car Barn in Texas
Deluxe Marti Report
VIN: 1F05J172604
Built at Fords Dearborn Assembly Plant
Ordered and Serialized January 29, 1971
Bucked February 3, 1971
Scheduled for Production February 8, 1971
Built February 9, 1971
Released February 10, 1971
Sold New February 22, 1971
Originally Sold by Abel Ford Inc. in Revere, Massachusetts
1 of 531 1971 Mach 1 SportsRoofs Built with the 429 Super Cobra Jet and Drag Pack
1 of 201 Produced with This Paint and Interior Combination

VIN Breakdown - 1F05J172604
1 - 1971 Model Year
F - Dearborn Assembly Plant
05 - Mustang Mach 1 SportsRoof
J - 429-4V Cobra Jet Ram Air V8
172604 - Consecutive Production Number

With its numbers-matching 429 Super Cobra Jet drivetrain, close-ratio four-speed transmission, Drag Pack equipment, factory Black color combination, and documented rotisserie restoration, this Mach 1 represents a seldom-offered example of Fords highest-performance 1971 Mustang. Cars of this specification rarely become available on the open market, particularly with this level of restoration, originality, and documentation.

Now offered for sale by V Fine Motorcars in Austin, TX. Nationwide transport available.