Lot #

4833

Location

Fenton, MO 63026

Seller

Dealer

351 CID Cleveland V-8 engine (VIN code M)

C6 three-speed automatic transmission (code U)

Grabber Lime Green exterior (code I) with black trim

Newer black vinyl interior

1F05M224684

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1971 Ford Mustang Mach I SportsRoof – Grabber Lime Green 351 Cleveland with the Right Equipment

This 1971 Ford Mustang Mach I SportsRoof captures the moment the Mustang was at its largest and most muscular — the body style that helped define an era of car-driven cinema, right up through the 1974 original Gone in 60 Seconds. Built at Ford’s Dearborn, Michigan plant in July 1971 and shipped to the San Jose, California sales district, this Mach 1 wears its bold Grabber Lime Green over black trim with real presence. With a 351 Cleveland V8, fresh Magnum 500 wheels, and a nicely restored black interior, it’s a genuine head-turner that’s ready to cruise the boulevard or anchor a car show. Located in St. Louis, Missouri.

Performance & Drivetrain

351 CID Cleveland V8 (VIN code M) — the right engine for a serious Mach 1, presented in a tidy, well-detailed engine bay
High-performance four-barrel carburetor topped with an aluminum dual-plane intake — strong, responsive fueling
Comp Cams camshaft adds a purposeful rumble, breathing through aluminized headers
Comp Cams vacuum canister — captures extra vacuum for the power brakes to suit the bigger cam
Custom dual exhaust with H-pipe flowing through Flowmaster mufflers, exiting the correct factory rear cutouts with chrome tips
C6 three-speed automatic transmission (code U) — smooth, durable, and easy to live with
3.00:1 rear end (code 6) — a balanced ratio for both acceleration and relaxed cruising
Chrome open-element air cleaner and aluminized Ford Racing valve covers — a touch of bling on an all-business powerplant

Exterior Features

Grabber Lime Green (code I) with black trim — bold, period-correct color with paint and trim in overall excellent order
Straight, solid body — body-colored front bumper and chrome rear bumper both fit tightly and look great
Black chin spoiler up front with a matching rear wing on the trunk
Correct Mach 1 black side stripes and hood paint treatment — proper factory presentation
Blacked-out honeycomb front and rear treatments, dual sport rearview mirrors, amber sport lights, and NACA-style hood scoops — the muscular styling unique to the Mach 1
Fresh Magnum 500 chrome factory wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich Radial T/A white-letter tires, size 235/60R15 — all in very good condition

Interior Features

Black interior, nicely restored — new seat upholstery, new carpet, and new floor mats embroidered with the Mustang logo
Grant 15-inch wood-rimmed steering wheel with Mustang center cap — looks factory stock and complements the cabin
Factory 120 MPH speedometer and clock — clean, correct instrumentation
Center-mounted dash gauges monitoring oil pressure, water temperature, and alternator output
Era-correct Sun Super Tachometer II mounted on the steering column for watching shift points
Factory Ford AM/FM tuner with eight-track — still in place and ready for classic ’70s rock

Chassis & Equipment

Power recirculating ball steering — confident, manageable control
Power brakes with front discs — proper, modern-feeling stopping power
Airlift rear shocks — add a little lift to the rear suspension and the classic stance enthusiasts love
New copper/brass four-core radiator with factory fan shroud, new cooling hoses, and an additional transmission cooler — keeps the hot setup running cool
Unrestored unibody frame and floors — clean throughout with no indication of rust-through and lightly undercoated

Ownership & Documentation

VIN: 1F05M224684
Built at Ford’s Dearborn, Michigan factory (code F) in July 1971 and shipped to the San Jose, California sales district (code 72)
Odometer shows 85,980 miles
Clean and clear, mileage-exempt title
Clean trunk including an additional Magnum 500 spare with a fresh spare tire, plus the correct vinyl trunk mat and spare tire cover
Located in St. Louis, Missouri

The Driving Experience

The 351 Cleveland, four-barrel induction, and Comp Cams setup deliver the rumble and pull that made the Mach 1 a standout — strong, characterful, and unmistakably muscle-era Mustang
The H-pipe and Flowmaster exhaust give it a sound that matches the look, while the C6 automatic keeps everything smooth and easy to drive
Power steering and front disc brakes take the effort out of around-town driving, and the fresh cooling system means it stays composed even when you push it
With a restored interior, fresh wheels and tires, and a solid, honest underbody, this Mach 1 is set up to be enjoyed at the cruise night, the car show, or out on the open road