Incredibly Original | Matching Numbers | 61,200 Miles | 46-Year Single Ownership
Desirable factory “R-Code” Mach 1 with 428 Cobra Jet Ram Air V-8 and C-6 automatic
Finished in Candy Apple Red (Ford #2008-A) with black-out hood and black knit vinyl high-back bucket seats
Retains original matching-numbers drivetrain, original sheet metal, and factory trim throughout
Just 61,200 original miles from new; remarkably p...
Incredibly Original | Matching Numbers | 61,200 Miles | 46-Year Single Ownership
Desirable factory “R-Code” Mach 1 with 428 Cobra Jet Ram Air V-8 and C-6 automatic
Finished in Candy Apple Red (Ford #2008-A) with black-out hood and black knit vinyl high-back bucket seats
Retains original matching-numbers drivetrain, original sheet metal, and factory trim throughout
Just 61,200 original miles from new; remarkably preserved and rust-free
Two owners since new: retained by original owner from 1969 to 2015, then collector-owned through 2025
Loaded with factory options: Traction-Lok differential, Visibility Group, power front disc brakes, tinted glass, AM radio, and more
Launched as a performance-oriented premium fastback, the 1969 Mustang Mach 1 became an instant classic, offering aggressive styling, a refined interior, and serious muscle under the hood. The most formidable of these was the “R-Code” variant, featuring the legendary 428 Cobra Jet Ram Air V-8—an engine known for understated horsepower ratings and overachieving quarter-mile performance.
This Mach 1 is an exceptional example of the breed. Ordered new in striking Candyapple Red (Ford #2008-A) with a black-out hood treatment and black knit vinyl bucket seats, it was factory-equipped with the C6 Select Shift automatic transmission, 3.50 Traction-Lok rear axle, and a host of desirable options, including the Visibility Group, Sport Deck rear seat, power steering, power front disc brakes, tinted glass, AM radio, and raised white letter tires.
Having covered just 61,200 original miles from new, this Mach 1 remains unrestored and incredibly original, still retaining its original sheet metal, matching-numbers drivetrain, and largely original interior and trim. Most impressively, it spent 46 years with its original owner, from 1969 until 2015, when it was acquired by a private collector who preserved the car in its authentic, unrestored state.
Free of rust and carefully maintained, this example is a true benchmark for originality—representing a rare opportunity to acquire an iconic big-block Mustang in time-capsule condition.
With its high level of factory equipment, compelling ownership history, and exceptional authenticity, this 1969 Mach 1 428 Cobra Jet stands among the finest unrestored examples extant—ideal for the serious collector or enthusiast seeking a pure and highly desirable piece of Ford performance history.
