[{"id": 15721617, "authorName": "GuyGemmer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guygemmer/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by GuyGemmer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727794682, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15721677, "authorName": "rbjazzman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbjazzman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Since when is the 427ci FORD engine a SMALL BLOCK!?\r\nBeautiful Mach 1!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727795259, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15721710, "authorName": "dacfile", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dacfile/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "were shaker hoods always an option on big block Mach 1s?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727795572, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15721729, "authorName": "danhonda", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danhonda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Appears the far right, passenger side, headlight and taillight are not working. Is that correct and is there a wiring problem?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727795706, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15721797, "authorName": "limotrans", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/limotrans/", "bidAmount": 25250, "content": "$25,250 bid placed by limotrans", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727796105, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15721809, "authorName": "Oddimotive_Cason", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oddimotive_cason/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a classic color combo and I love the big-cube Windsor!\r\n\r\nIs the data plate present, and/or do you have a Marti report? It would be interesting to see the full original specs. Also, are any removed stock parts (engine-related, wheels, etc.) included in the sale?\r\n\r\nGLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727796244, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15721873, "authorName": "ted8541", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ted8541/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Q&A from the Jan 23 sell:\r\n\r\nhttps://bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-ford-mustang-mach-1-47/#comments-anchor", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727796643, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15721882, "authorName": "ted8541", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ted8541/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller Does the AC work well? I\u2019m in TX and it gets HOT \u2026", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727796730, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15721886, "authorName": "ted8541", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ted8541/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by ted8541", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727796743, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15721877, "authorName": "ted8541", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ted8541/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "She\u2019s a bute. Not sure much is \u201coriginal\u201d but these 427 \u201869s are so sexy. This is a bad ass driver in my book. I\u2019m not worried about original on this one. That said, a Marti report would be fun to have to see what all she was out of the factory.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727796881, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15723267, "authorName": "vipermike0217", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vipermike0217/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful restomod dear to my 72 year old heart.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727804507, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15724166, "authorName": "readytobuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/readytobuy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the rear end gears? is it a posi-trac?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727807627, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15724235, "authorName": "readytobuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/readytobuy/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by readytobuy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727807939, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15724258, "authorName": "readytobuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/readytobuy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "where is this car located at now?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727808063, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15724904, "authorName": "Origfox", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/origfox/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The question of 427 being small block. This is a Ford Racing crate motor based on their \"Boss 351\" 4 bolt main block, stroked to 427. So it is a small block", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1727810677, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15725339, "authorName": "Molae65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/molae65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@readytobuy Previous sale the seller said 3:50 posi.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727811928, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15725646, "authorName": "Lights (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lights/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@danhonda headlight low beam works, the high beam light bulb is burnt out.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1727812884, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15725756, "authorName": "Lights (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lights/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ted8541 blows surprisingly cold! Had it cranking in the humid, Maryland summer heat with no issues. \r\n\r\nIn May, I drove the car 150 miles each way to the Cruisin' Ocean City Maryland car show with no issues at all. The car tracks straight, the brakes perform well, and the 427 engine runs perfectly, delivering a smooth and enjoyable ride with the windows down most of the way.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1727813200, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15725777, "authorName": "Lights (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lights/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@readytobuy - Stevenson MD... Northern Baltimore County", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1727813255, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15726107, "authorName": "readytobuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/readytobuy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there a reserve on this car? I have been looking for 3 weeks or so, and this car works. My only issue is if, I wait 7 days, and find out that it didnt meet reserve, than I may have missed 1 for sale by owner. never bought at auction before LOL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727814275, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15727776, "authorName": "SteveKbiz1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevekbiz1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@readytobuy It's my understanding unless it says \"No Reserve\" there is a Reserve price.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1727817689, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15730307, "authorName": "97Stang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/97stang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Minus the 427 , this was my first car that I purchased when I turned 15. I paid a unbelievable price at the time. It set me back 400.00 . This car taught me how to turn wrenches . Pretty cool car .GL", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1727835018, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15730421, "authorName": "ted8541", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ted8541/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller Awesome! Thank you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727836761, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15730543, "authorName": "1bigbee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1bigbee/", "bidAmount": 36250, "content": "$36,250 bid placed by 1bigbee", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727838675, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15730864, "authorName": "ted8541", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ted8541/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a fun car, no doubt. But something is off. The 2023 seller refused to get an inexpensive Marti report, and so far this seller hasn\u2019t posted one. Not sure why. You can get them cheaply and a PDF emailed in 24 hours. \r\n\r\nThere is a VIN tag and a Buck tag. No data tag. I decoded this myself with my Marti data books since no Marti Report. \r\n\r\nWhat\u2019s odd is the 04C stamp on the Buck tag suggests a March 4 build. And the 9 in VIN suggest 1969. But this style of Buck tag was not used until November 1969 when they moved to the zync tags and wavy edges due to the old tags rusting edges and not working well in the punch machines. So how does a March car get a November stamp for its production line build? The stamp leads the build, not the other way around. \r\n\r\nI\u2019m confident a Marti report would bring some comfort and answer some questions. Although I\u2019m not sure it matters. This isn\u2019t a collector car. It\u2019s a fun good looking driver car. \r\n\r\nThat said, here is what I got from the Buck tag:\r\n\r\nWavy edge plate Nov \u201869\r\nVIN = 9T02MI77200\r\n9 = 1969\r\nT = Metuchen, NJ Plant\r\n02 = 2 Door Fastback \r\nM = 351ci V8 4bbl carb \r\n\r\n304 = Internal plant production tracking number \r\n16 = DSO in Philadelphia \r\n04C = March 4 build date \r\n63C = 2 Door Fastback Mach 1 \r\n3 = 2.79 Axel Ratio\r\nT = Tinted glass feature \r\nCARD = Internal plan code for build \r\nRED = Candyapple Red\r\nPB = Power Disc Brakes\r\nGT = GT equipment\r\nTT = Two Tone Hood\r\nDE = Dual Exhaust \r\nCL = Visibility Group / Courtesy Lights \r\nRM = Racing Mirrors \r\nMO = Rocker Moldings\r\nHP = Hood Pins", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1727847175, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15732768, "authorName": "readytobuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/readytobuy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does anyone know if the restore included it being done on rotisserie? Spent some time looking at the previous auction pictures and noticed fenders appeared to have spacers and the rear glass appeared to have a tape line. some paint off in a few places it shouldn't of been.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727885382, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15743049, "authorName": "readytobuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/readytobuy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "hard to believe this good looking car was sold in 2007 for $3,000 according to public records. It was rebuilt and then later sold to the next owner (IN 20170 who restored it and then sold it at BAT in 2021.\r\nhttps://www.classic.com/veh/1969-ford-mustang-mach-1-5-speed-9t02m177200-nKJkDd4/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1727971082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15751099, "authorName": "readytobuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/readytobuy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "where is the \"contact seller\" button. I have looked all over the website and cant find 1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728010107, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15760111, "authorName": "readytobuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/readytobuy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know there is some body people out there watching this auction. In the oics of the rear deck lid(the stripes dont line up by a 1/4 of an inch and the deck lid appears to be riding high. On the front pictures, the hood does not line up with the chrome around the lights with the hood appearing to not be closed but it is. on passenger side of hood, appears to be bowed a little. Whats involved in lining up the rear deck lid and fixing the hood to where the chrome trim on it lines up with the other trim (and the hood appearing bowed on passenger side)? I am not a body person so expert opinions would be appreciated.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728081771, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15760673, "authorName": "blan09", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blan09/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There are a few body panel issues, the gapping isn\u2019t good. It\u2019s a driver.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728087933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15760678, "authorName": "blan09", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blan09/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "But I think the mods were really well done, kept the original feel and look.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728087976, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15762131, "authorName": "JaimzCE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaimzce/", "bidAmount": 37000, "content": "$37,000 bid placed by JaimzCE", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728134152, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15762232, "authorName": "JaimzCE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaimzce/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller could we get a driving video please? Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728135583, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15763537, "authorName": "ultraviolet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ultraviolet/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In pic 35 it looks like the passenger window molding doesn't fit properly againt the quarter window. Is this a glass adjustment issue? Fo you know if the door glass is glue in? I had a 70 Mach 1 with glue in door glass and was always having issues with it coming loose. Beautiful car, checks all my boxes except missing a sportdeck rear seat for me. I'm in MD as well.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728148384, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15766921, "authorName": "Lights (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lights/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1728162641, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15766948, "authorName": "Lights (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lights/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728162882, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15766974, "authorName": "Lights (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lights/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728163121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15768803, "authorName": "readytobuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/readytobuy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "on the start up video, it sounds like its trying to flood out and is missing. As it starts you see a puff of smoke coming out of tail pipe and it sounds like sputtering. Is it cold nature and takes a few minutes to clean up?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728215039, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15769457, "authorName": "Jeffreylee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffreylee/", "bidAmount": 38000, "content": "$38,000 bid placed by Jeffreylee", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728226392, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15771643, "authorName": "billydm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billydm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Two questions. Is there any thing currently not working on the car,heater instruments wipers lights etc? Why Are you selling after having it less than two years", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728241113, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15774086, "authorName": "Lights (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lights/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning everyone, the auction for my Mach 1 ends tomorrow! Let me know if you have any questions or would like additional photos / videos. I uploaded a few videos that I took over this past weekend viewable a few comments below. If you're having trouble viewing them, contact me through BaT and I can email them to you. \n\n@billydm everything mechanical works on the car, I just tested the wipers and they work too! Rim blow horn, blinkers, Bluetooth sound system, windows, locks, all functional. The transmission shifts smoothly; all 5 gears + reverse work as expected. The passenger side high beam bulb is out and I have not gotten around to replacing it. Selling because I'm out of garage space, not happy about it ;-) \n\n @readytobuy - the car was cold in the start and the carb may have had a bit too much fuel in it when starting hence the light puff out of the tail pipe. Once warmed up, it idles smoothly.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728304932, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15774586, "authorName": "readytobuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/readytobuy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I noticed on the new driving video, in the last 30 seconds, you hit what looked like miner bumps, which it then appeared to shake the whole car. The steering wheel and the front shook.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728311383, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15777619, "authorName": "Ruzzi360", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ruzzi360/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller I reached out to view the car in person a couple of days ago. No response. I doubt I\u2019ll be able to make there before tomorrow. I am also curious about the road noise mentioned previously.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728326588, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15778296, "authorName": "Lights (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lights/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@readytobuy - that section of road is under construction and has a steel road plate, hence the bump. If you pause the video at 3:22 you'll see the metal plate on the right side of the road, it shakes my F-150 pretty good too.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1728329136, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15779128, "authorName": "Annapolis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/annapolis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I inspected the car personally on Saturday. It is in great shape and a fine rebuild with the 427.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1728331478, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15779139, "authorName": "Annapolis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/annapolis/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by Annapolis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728331498, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15782009, "authorName": "Jeffreylee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffreylee/", "bidAmount": 41000, "content": "$41,000 bid placed by Jeffreylee", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728342313, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15782685, "authorName": "Aigb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aigb/", "bidAmount": 41500, "content": "$41,500 bid placed by Aigb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728349807, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15783960, "authorName": "Hoppy18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoppy18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bkrug: Small world...does this look familiar?!?!\r\n\r\n@shelbymann70: Cheers!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728392233, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15784124, "authorName": "shelbymann70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shelbymann70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ted8541 are you sure that CARD means an internal plant code? If so why isn't it on other paint cars? I always thought it meant Cardinal red as the paint codes on these buck tags for the most part never matched their \"Ford MUSTANG Names\" but a corp name. This BaT car shows a New Lime as \"2 LT IV YEL\" on the buck tag. There is no card on it. I can show many other examples of this system. BTW I own a CARD RED 69 Metuchin car \"T CARD RED\". https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-ford-mustang-174/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728394644, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15784315, "authorName": "ted8541", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ted8541/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@shelbymann70 I think that makes sense. I was just going off the Buck tag and a couple of books I've got from Marti, so I'm open to being corrected. I interpret \"Internal Plan Code for Build\" as being a broad statement suggesting instructions for the manufacturing line people. Said another way, most of the codes on this tag can be generally called \"internal plan code for build\". I think your statement is more correct and specific than the general definition. I just wrote what the book had and will go back and doublecheck the color code. Clearly it's Red, but CARD Red being an internal build code to tell the manufacturing line the car is to be Cardinal Red makes sense. \r\n\r\nHonestly, I'm still frustrated that this is the only tag provided by @seller and don't understand why he refuses to provide a Marti Report. I know for a fact he lost me as a bidder for that simple reason, and I wonder how many more aren't bidding for that simple lack of confidence. Even if this is just a cool driver car, I'd still like to be provided with the information from the seller as to exactly what this was coming out of the factory. I attempted to decode it for fun, but I'm not paying for a report when that's the seller's job. No report = No bid.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1728396272, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15784485, "authorName": "shelbymann70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shelbymann70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ted8541 Having a red car and researching my Metuchin buck tag I found it odd it said CARD before the Red. Bear in mind that buck tags showed showed the paint code then a name or abbreviation for the color. Some examples I have found: \"2 LT IV YEL\" is New Lime. \"4 Med Emerald\" is silver jade. \"Imed lime met\" is Lime Gold. \"6 ACAP Blue\" is Acapulco blue\". \"C DK GR M\" is black Jade. 69 metuchin plant. Now my 68 Shelby it says \"D Aca Bu MT\" and it is code D in 68 and Acapulco blue car. Different from 69. One reason I'm showing 69 and not any 68 references. So with every buck tag other than red I do not see the \"CARD\" after the paint code and before the color I can only assume from data that the Card is short for Cardinal red which could be an in plant ref for paint but the \"T\" should be the end all on what the color was off the build sheet. . I think the buck tag is there to make sure a line worker confirms the options and colors for the build. Hey, if I am not correct I hope someone will correct me. I'll pick a few experts brains on this this weekend at the SAAC show. I also have a list somewhere where all those buck tag codes are deciphered.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1728398013, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15784515, "authorName": "shelbymann70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shelbymann70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ted8541 I agree a seller should always have a Marti unless it is an extreme resto mod. You can get them real quick as in an email. And cheap", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728398201, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15784574, "authorName": "ted8541", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ted8541/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@shelbymann70 Man, that deciphered Buck tag list is like a Rosetta stone. Ha! \r\n\r\nInterestingly, I also noticed that some of the codes on buck tags can be different depending on the plant, even for the same year, make, and model. And honestly, the Buck tag section of the Marti book isn't 100% decipherable, in my opinion. It seems like you can have a book or manual solely dedicated by year by plant for buck tags alone. \r\n\r\nI have a '69 Shelby Cobra GT500 convertible and recently picked up a '70 351 Mach 1 that I've forgotten how the buck tags read, but now I'm curious. Of course, I have the Elite Marti Reports and all the docs and tags for them, but I'd like to review those buck tags again for fun.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728398826, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15784673, "authorName": "readytobuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/readytobuy/", "bidAmount": 41750, "content": "$41,750 bid placed by readytobuy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728399676, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15785110, "authorName": "shelbymann70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shelbymann70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ted8541 you have great taste. I own a 70 GT350 vert and started a 1969 1970 Shelby Facebook page that my friend Bill helps moderate(well does most of it). Are you a member? Here is my vert and Mach1. https://www.flickr.com/photos/shelbymann1970/53040898728/in/dateposted-public/", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728403773, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15785189, "authorName": "Jeffreylee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffreylee/", "bidAmount": 42000, "content": "$42,000 bid placed by Jeffreylee", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728404335, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15786129, "authorName": "Foxfire", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foxfire/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The listing says power steering and I see the pump in #106 and #108 but the driving video shows a lack of power at the start, 0:46, 1:48, 2:24, 2:47, and 3:00. @seller can you explain?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728409042, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15786200, "authorName": "Lights (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lights/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@foxfire - it has power steering, not the best power steering like new cars but it works as expected.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728409291, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15786976, "authorName": "Gmarino21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmarino21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi\r\nreally want to know how nice of a paint job and how straight is the body?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728411773, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15787039, "authorName": "Lights (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lights/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gmarino21 - the paint is great and looks phenomenal in the sun, I had it professionally polished and ceramic coated about 12 month ago. Body is straight too, @annapolis came by to check it out on Saturday and commented \"I inspected the car personally on Saturday. It is in great shape and a fine rebuild with the 427.\" The doors/trunk open and close well with perfect fitment. The car tracks straight, I drove it to and from Ocean City MD (130mi each way) in May and it performed very well, tracked straight, and had no issues.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728411981, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15787064, "authorName": "ted8541", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ted8541/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@shelbymann70 Gracias, and you do as well. Bro, that driveway is like being a kid getting the golden ticket to Willy Wonka's chocolate factor! Gorgeous! That Mach 1 is sick also. I just love the 69-70 Mach 1 stances and look. \r\n\r\nI've never had FB so I miss out on all the cool pages like yours. Maybe its time I just bite the bullet and get an account. There are several really great pages and groups I always hear about but don't get to join.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1728412057, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15787097, "authorName": "Lights (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lights/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bidders, you have an hour left for your chance to win this Head-Turning 1969 Mustang Mach 1. The car is in great shape and is a blast to drive. The V8 motor sounds and pulls great, brakes work well, and steering tracks straight. Keep your browser refreshed every few minutes to avoid any technical issues. Let me know if you have any last minute questions! \r\n\r\nThanks for bidding! :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728412166, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15787162, "authorName": "Lights (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lights/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ted8541, @shelbymann70 - see attached MARTI Report!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1728412374, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15787424, "authorName": "Chakenkamp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chakenkamp/", "bidAmount": 45100, "content": "$45,100 bid placed by Chakenkamp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728413198, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15787524, "authorName": "joejohnson191", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joejohnson191/", "bidAmount": 48500, "content": "$48,500 bid placed by joejohnson191", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728413550, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15787583, "authorName": "Movit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/movit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Which 5 speed trans is in the car? Was the transmission tunnel modified (made larger) to accommodate the 5 speed?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728413773, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15787643, "authorName": "dmaclaren3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmaclaren3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I hope this goes over 60k", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728414010, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15787646, "authorName": "Lights (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lights/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@movit - It's a Tremec T5 five-speed manual transmission. I'm not sure about the tunnel modification", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728414024, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15787693, "authorName": "ChuckLs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chuckls/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The T5 would not require any tunnel modification.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728414166, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15787697, "authorName": "Lights (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lights/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bidders, I can store the car for a week or so while you arrange transportation if needed!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728414177, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15787711, "authorName": "Ruzzi360", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ruzzi360/", "bidAmount": 52500, "content": "$52,500 bid placed by Ruzzi360", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728414209, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15787737, "authorName": "scottv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottv/", "bidAmount": 53000, "content": "$53,000 bid placed by scottv", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728414321, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15788082, "authorName": "Gmarino21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmarino21/", "bidAmount": 53500, "content": "$53,500 bid placed by Gmarino21", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728415390, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15788085, "authorName": "Chakenkamp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chakenkamp/", "bidAmount": 54300, "content": "$54,300 bid placed by Chakenkamp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728415396, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15788096, "authorName": "dmaclaren3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmaclaren3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "don't see this selling at this point", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728415435, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15788098, "authorName": "Collectiblemotor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/collectiblemotor/", "bidAmount": 54800, "content": "$54,800 bid placed by Collectiblemotor", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728415450, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15788107, "authorName": "Gmarino21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmarino21/", "bidAmount": 56000, "content": "$56,000 bid placed by Gmarino21", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728415474, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15788112, "authorName": "Chakenkamp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chakenkamp/", "bidAmount": 57000, "content": "$57,000 bid placed by Chakenkamp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728415491, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15788114, "authorName": "Pettyfan43", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pettyfan43/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Classic color combo great stance perfect wheel package this amazing car has it all good luck seller $$$$$", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1728415493, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15788124, "authorName": "readytobuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/readytobuy/", "bidAmount": 60000, "content": "$60,000 bid placed by readytobuy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728415529, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15788150, "authorName": "scottv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@readytobuy hopefully you are ready to own, i am out, GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728415608, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15788151, "authorName": "dmaclaren3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmaclaren3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think 65 is the reserve", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728415612, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15788158, "authorName": "0die", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/0die/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "well test ur theory...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1728415639, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15788169, "authorName": "readytobuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/readytobuy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 10/8/24 for $60,000 to readytobuy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728415681, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 15788176, "authorName": "Pettyfan43", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pettyfan43/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats well done", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728415697, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15788181, "authorName": "ChuckLs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chuckls/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728415716, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15788187, "authorName": "F-22-Raptor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f-22-raptor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice buy @readytobuy!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728415734, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15788191, "authorName": "dmaclaren3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmaclaren3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "so this should have brought in 10kplus more. Is the market taking a pause lately?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728415741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15788190, "authorName": "0die", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/0die/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "69-70 Mach 1 is probably the prettiest 1st gen pony", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1728415741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15788192, "authorName": "Annapolis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/annapolis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I put in a bid and the system froze.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728415742, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15788200, "authorName": "Lights (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lights/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @readytobuy, you're going to really enjoy this car", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1728415762, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15788340, "authorName": "Hoppy18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoppy18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@readytobuy: You sure were! You recently join BaT and bought! Enjoy\u2026she\u2019s a beauty", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728416132, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15788395, "authorName": "Hoppy18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoppy18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@scottv: I wish the next one to be yours", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728416300, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15788399, "authorName": "Movit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/movit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ChuckLs what experience do you have with putting a T5 in a 70 or older Mustang. The installations that I have seen require that the tunnel be modified or the angle of the output shaft is increased downward - causing an increased angle at the U Joints. Also, Congrats to @readytobuy. If you want a production looking tach, I worked with Orlando", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728416320, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15788582, "authorName": "shelbymann70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shelbymann70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lights congrats on the sale. Strong money for a nice looking car. 69 RED Mach1s look great but I'm jaded.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728416878, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15788590, "authorName": "rahlstrom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rahlstrom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I did purchase the Marti report on this vehicle and I'm happy to send it to you @readytobuy - Just send me a message and I'll give it to you for free. Great purchase", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728416890, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15788605, "authorName": "shelbymann70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shelbymann70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rahlstrom Marti report posted at 2:32 today", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728416951, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15788663, "authorName": "readytobuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/readytobuy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The seller had posted a marti report", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728417096, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15788917, "authorName": "rahlstrom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rahlstrom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ah, missed it... working too much today :-). I have the Deluxe report in pdf if you want it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728417870, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15789698, "authorName": "ChuckLs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chuckls/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Movit Just my own. The T5 fits fine, the TKX requires some tunnel work.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728419689, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15790675, "authorName": "Movit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/movit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ChuckLs what vehicle do you have?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728421660, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15791430, "authorName": "ted8541", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ted8541/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @readytobuy , she looks like alot of fun! Congrats @seller ! Glad you hit the bid. \r\n\r\n@readytobuy I'd totally take @rahlstrom up on that free Deluxe Mart Report. Just my two cents. \r\n\r\nIt's interesting the Mart Report posted towards the end of the auction shows a different DSO than the Buck tag. Of course, I'm open to the fact that my buck tag decoding could be incorrect. \r\n\r\n@rahlstrom , just curious, the Deluxe report you have, what does yours show for the DSO, Philidelphia or Richmond?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728423677, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15791690, "authorName": "rahlstrom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rahlstrom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "DOOR DATA PLATE INFORMATION\r\nSerial Number 9T02M177200\r\n9 1969\r\nT Built at Metuchen\r\n02 Mustang 2-Door SportsRoof\r\nM 351-4V V-8 Engine\r\n177200 Serial Number of this Ford scheduled for\r\nproduction at Metuchen\r\n63C Mustang Mach 1 2-Door SportsRoof\r\nT5 Candyapple Red Paint, Ford #2008-A with\r\nblack-out hood treatment\r\n3D Red Knit Vinyl Mach I Hi-Back Bucket Seats\r\n27B Scheduled for build February 27, 1969\r\n25 Richmond DSO (District Sales Office)\r\n9 3.25 Conventional Rear Axle\r\n5 Four-Speed Wide Ratio Manual Transmission\r\nORDER TYPE: STOCK\r\nDSO ITEM #: 3631\r\nDEALER #: 25D423\r\nPETERSON FORD INC\r\n1135 E. MAIN ST\r\nWYTHEVILLE VA 24382\r\nIMPORTANT DATES\r\nORDER RECEIVED: 12/30/68\r\nCAR SERIALIZED: --\r\nBUCKED: --\r\nSCHEDULED FOR BUILD: 02/27/69\r\nACTUALLY BUILT: 03/07/69\r\nRELEASED: 03/07/69\r\nSOLD: 03/21/69\r\nSTATISTICS\r\nYour vehicle was one of:\r\n14,837 With these Paint Codes\r\n4,515 With these Paint/Trim Codes\r\n9,167 With these Engine/Transmission Codes\r\n2,866 Ordered from this DSO\r\n58,117 With Power Front Disc Brakes\r\nYour vehicle was equipped with the following features: For the 1969 Mustang 2-Door SportsRoof\r\n- F70X14 Wide Oval Belted White Sidewall Tires\r\n- Power Front Disc Brakes\r\n- AM Radio\r\nYour vehicle was actually produced on March 7, 1969 -- eight days behind schedule.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728425778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15791765, "authorName": "ted8541", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ted8541/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rahlstrom Super helpful, thank you! \r\n\r\nMakes me wonder about Buck tags and their accuracy. Meaning, the VIN/Door Data Plate seem to really be more accurate and designed for final product record keeping/confirmation than the Buck tags. I wonder if, for you pros out there, is it because the buck tags are early in the manufacturing process such that some of the info, like DSO or delivery location can change from preproduction to postproduction given that my understanding of buck tags is that they are more for the production line, than final product record keeping.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728426529, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15791805, "authorName": "chunger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chunger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ChuckLs - the TKX fits fine in these. I have one behind a CJ in my 69 Mach 1. Bolted right in, no tunnel mods necessary.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728427001, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15792176, "authorName": "ChuckLs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chuckls/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Movit I installed a T5 in a '69 Mustang convertible, originally a 250 6-cyl/C4 car now with a 351C and the T5. I used the MDL conversion. A pretty easy and straight forward swap. The clutch pedal was the most difficult part of the job.\n\n@chunger That's good to know. I had heard some mild \"adjustments\" were required.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728430604, "type": "comment"}]