Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed:
• 137 photos
• Video including engine running and test drive
• Paint thickness measurement
• Classic Analytics appraisal from June 2025 with a grade of 1- available
• The Mustang has undergone extensive restoration under its current owner:
• Chassis completely rebuilt approx. 6 years ago
• Wiring harness replaced approx. 4 years ago
• Engine overhauled
• Transmission overhauled
• Differential overhauled
• New exhaust manifold installed
• Exhaust system replaced
• New fuel tank installed
• Radiator replaced
• Steering gear replaced
• Master cylinder replaced
• Electrically activated fan installed
• Last service performed in 2026

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1971
• First registration: USA
• Engine: 7.0-liter V8 engine with 370 hp (272 kW)
• Transmission: Automatic
• Exterior color: Black
• Interior: Black and white faux leather upholstery
• TÜV valid until 03/2027 & H-license plate
• Features:
  
• Radio with rearview camera
• Electrically activated fan

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color: Black with silver Mach 1 decorative stripes
• The car has been completely repainted in the past. Paint thickness measurements showed values between 393 and 632 micrometers
• The paint and body are in very good condition with only minimal age-related wear
• The underbody is in very good condition; there is no known rust. The seller assumes that the Mustang has not been welded
• Like-new Nankang tires installed

Interior

• Interior features black-and-white faux leather, combined with a classic wood-trimmed steering wheel.
• The interior is in well-maintained original condition with a slight patina
• There are no known damages to the interior

Mechanics

• The Mustang is ready to drive immediately and is registered.
• The engine has been overhauled and runs flawlessly. The automatic transmission has also been overhauled and shows no defects
• All equipment is fully functional; there is no air conditioning
• There are no known mechanical defects
• The last service was performed in 2026
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• History

Ownership history

• Has been in current ownership for approximately 10 years
• Originally delivered to the U.S.
• Number of previous owners is unknown

Service History

• Last service performed in 2026.
• Extensive technical overhauls and repairs performed
• According to the seller, the direct investment amounts to approximately €40,000

Documents

• Classic Analytics appraisal (06/2025, grade 1-)
• Vehicle registration certificate (Images 120–122)
• TÜV report (Image 123)

Summary

The 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 429 Cobra Jet Fastback offered here features a classic color combination and an H-license plate, making it a striking American classic. Particularly noteworthy are the extensive technical upgrades, including a complete overhaul of the engine, transmission, and differential, as well as numerous other updates to the chassis, electrical system, and peripherals. The car was built with a strong focus on reliability and is driven regularly. A Classic Analytics appraisal from 2025 with a grade of 1 and a replacement value of €73,000 is available.

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