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50 Years of Turning Heads
The Mach 1 was introduced in 1969 as a bridge between the Mustang GT and SVT Cobra and Shelby models. It quickly became its own legend, earning a permanent place in Mustang performance lore.
Timeline of Key Moments
1969
The first Mach 1 was an answer to Mustang’s many muscle car competitors
1969
Famous for the ‘Shaker’ hood scoop, which visibly shook when revved.
1970
The first Mach 1 had no less than four facelifts in two years.
1971
Longer, wider and flatter, this is the model that co-starred with James Bond.
1974
As US petrol prices rose, the Mach 1 down-sized to try and compete.
2003
The Mach 1 first reappeared as part of a ‘Living Legend’ series.
Design Over Time
The distinctive silhouette of the Mach 1 has had a few iterations over time. Scroll right to see the changes.
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Winners Only
Using the Mach 1’s rally success as a way to prove it was suitable for weekend getaways.
