The first generation of the Mustang is divided into two groups, marked by the 1969 redesign. This 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Tribute, outfitted in an impossible-to-miss Calypso Coral exterior, shows off the beauty that was the latter years of this Pony Car's first generation. With its NACA scooped hood, body-length hockey stick-style side decals, and sleek fastback design highlighted by a slick chin and rear deck spoiler, this Mach 1 Tribute looks every bit the part of what a true 1970s muscle car should be.
Inside, we see the evolution of the Mustang interior, featuring freshly upholstered bucket seats. A sporty three-spoke, power-assisted Grant steering wheel sits just ahead of an Auto Meter gauge cluster, highlighted by a 160-mph speedometer and 10,000-rpm tachometer. Atop the center stack, we find an additional triplet of auxiliary gauges that provide all the pertinent information a driver could need. Sliding HVAC controls keep things simple for climate control, while a retro-style AM/FM/AUX head unit, complete with Bluetooth, offers the luxury of modern technology where it is most appreciated.
Under that aggressively styled hood, we find an equally aggressive engine. A 351 cubic-inch Windsor V-8 motor topped with a single four-barrel Holley carburetor and racy TrickFlow heads. Long tube headers give way to a true dual exhaust, while a set of sweet-sounding MagnaFlow mufflers gives this Mustang the voice it deserves. Power is funneled through a Tremec TKO five-speed manual transmission before being sent to the nine-inch rear end and on to a set of 17-inch American Racing Torq Thrust wheels shod with staggered Nexen rubber, measuring 245/45R-17 up front and 275/40R-17 at the rear.
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Mach 1 Tribute Full Calypso Coral Repaint NACA Scooped Hood Chin Spoiler Deck Spoiler 351 Windsor V8 TrickFlow Heads Holley Four Barrel Long Tube Headers Dual Exhaust MagnaFlow Mufflers Tremec TKO Five Speed Manual American Racing Wheels Power Brakes Front Disc Brakes Power Steering Reupholstered Bucket Seats Aux Gauges AM/FM/AUX Head Unit Bluetooth Auto Meter Gauges Hurst Shifter Marti Report Reproduction Window Sticker
This 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Tribute rides on a front suspension consisting of springs, shocks, and a sway bar, while a set of traditional leaf springs and shocks supports the rear. Power brakes use a combination of discs and drums. This collectible Mach 1 also comes with a reproduction window sticker and a full Marti Report, providing all the provenance an avid collector needs. There is nothing quite like a first-generation Mustang, whether that is before or after its 1969 remodel, but if you've never experienced it for yourself, or just want to experience it again, then don't wait another second. Call today!
