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- 1973 Mustang Grande 351C 2v
That invoice is a great find! You have a very special car there.
There are not many Mexican Mach 1's left, especially with the documentation you have there and the car being from your description of "very original". I would assume and from what I have seen a Mexican Mach 1 would command a higher price in the market than a US made one simply due to rarity and the numerous differences in the cars.I'd love to understand what Special means in terms of value. its basically impossible to find prior sales of Mexican mach 1's.
the car is very original, and needs *a lot* of maintenance to get it driving well. basic stuff that needs to be done after 46 years, eg. Hurst shifter rebuild, control arms, bushings, ball joints, etc.
I'd love to understand if a Mexican Mach 1 is worth more than an American Mach 1, and if so, what is the premium for the rarity....or does no one actually care in the marketplace about this kind of rarity?
you cannot get a Marti report for a car with a Mexican VIN. I tried and received an email back from Marti saying they don't do it.Rarity does not always equate with desirable. Mexican Mustangs are a neat item, but most collectors don't go searching for them specifically. With unique drivetrains and interior parts, they are harder to restore.
I usually make my vintage cars/trucks into rest-mods, but with this Mustang I am going to show restraint. my intent is to replace parts and do all required maintenance, which is extensive due to the large number of 46 yo parts that are worn out.Found this one,
http://davidsclassiccars.com/ford/166383-1973-ford-mustang-mach-1-sprint-de-mexico-034rare034-4-speed.html
I'm not sure I would worry about it being worth more. It is an unusual car that you will not see two or three just like it at a car show. If it's a car worth restoring it won't really cost any more than a US Mach1.
I thought the Mexican Mach 1 had the tu-tone paint jobs and the big Mach 1 decal on the rear quarters like the one in the link.Found this one,
http://davidsclassiccars.com/ford/166383-1973-ford-mustang-mach-1-sprint-de-mexico-034rare034-4-speed.html
I'm not sure I would worry about it being worth more. It is an unusual car that you will not see two or three just like it at a car show. If it's a car worth restoring it won't really cost any more than a US Mach1.
you are thinking of the Sprint paint job. not all Mach 1's are sprints, and I'm not sure all Sprints are Mach 1's. I have the original dealer invoice showing mach 1, and the exterior paint was Bronze with a black vinyl interiorI thought the Mexican Mach 1 had the tu-tone paint jobs and the big Mach 1 decal on the rear quarters like the one in the link.Found this one,
http://davidsclassiccars.com/ford/166383-1973-ford-mustang-mach-1-sprint-de-mexico-034rare034-4-speed.html
I'm not sure I would worry about it being worth more. It is an unusual car that you will not see two or three just like it at a car show. If it's a car worth restoring it won't really cost any more than a US Mach1.
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