It isn’t very often that a 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Cobra Jet comes up that is both numbers-matching and in immaculate condition. It is even rarer that one of these muscle cars turns up with incredibly low mileage, which makes it almost brand new.
Well, that is what we have here, showcased by Nate’s Classic Cars on YouTube. This is a stunning 1969 Mustang Mach 1 Cobra Jet, presented in almost as-new condition. In fact, you could argue that this muscle car is something of a time capsule.
Nate Jones, who runs the channel, said that the car wasn’t a garage queen or a concours legend. It is one that is sometimes driven, and thus it isn’t 100 percent immaculate, as some examples are. But there is no denying that this Mustang is in incredibly good condition.
Making it even more special are the parts that the car has. As well as a huge 428ci V8 engine, this Mustang comes with a huge number of original parts that it would have had when it left the factory. That alone makes sure that this Ford Mustang is absolutely worth its high price tag.
Why Is This 1969 Mustang Mach 1 Cobra Jet So Special?
Sitting under the hood of this muscle car is a 428ci Cobra Jet V8 engine that produces 335hp, at least officially. Real-world tests have shown that the true horsepower figures for these Mustangs can exceed 400 hp, without any kind of modifications. Then there is the rarity of these particular examples of the Mustang.
In 1969, Ford produced 72,458 Mustang Mach 1 models. All of these were Fastbacks, while across the range, 13,261 Mustangs had the Cobra Jet engine. That number drops to 12,889 units when it comes to Mach 1 cars with the Cobra Jet. Yet we can narrow this down even more, as this is a ron-Ram Air Q-code example, with a C6 automatic transmission. Just 1,277 examples of this Mustang were made, making this one particularly rare.
When we look at the odometer, we can see why the mileage has to be seen to be believed. This Mustang has just 10,618 miles on the clock. Less than 11,000 miles in a nearly 60-year period shows just how new this Mustang really is. The video from Nate shows an immaculate engine bay, and with so many original components, this Mustang has clearly been looked after very well.
How Much Would This Mustang Be Worth?
Nate’s Classic Cars is also a dealership, and at the time of writing, this particular Mustang was still up for sale. In fact, when the video was made, Nate’s Classic Cars was selling this example for $87,500. That is a huge amount of money for anything, especially for a Ford Mustang. But it is an incredibly rare example, and one that has barely been run in over its near 60 years on this planet.
The car comes with a Marti report, which states that this car rolled off the production line in Metuchen on December 12th 1968. The Black Jade exterior and Black Deluxe interior are original, as are the bucket seats. There are plenty of factory options on the car too, such as its power steering, power front disc brakes, the tinted glass, and an AM radio with an integrated eight-track player. It might sound like it is worth a lot of money, but we’d wager this Mach 1 Cobra Jet is worth every penny.