Q Code ‘73 Mach 1

[davidfeldstein]

Hello,

New member here. Purchased a ‘73 Mach 1 Q code about a month ago! Had the car serviced for the first time since in my possession at a wonderful vintage auto garage here in the Atlanta area. The feedback I got from the tech was that while the body has had a nice repaint and the interior is original and in great condition, the underside and mechanicals have not been restored. The tech made sure to mention that he was excited to see that the car is “unmolested,” and hasn’t had anything done to it that needs to be undone. I’m really loving this car. Drives beautifully! Had the diff pinion seal replaced, new master cylinder, tune up, new spark plugs, oil change, had the dashboard lights brought back to life, and i know I’m forgetting other things they did for me. Some people on a Facebook page for muscle cars I belong to have been slamming this body style. But it’s the only one I’ve ever wanted. When I was a little kid, my mom drove me around in her ‘73 Gran Torino. So I have memories associated with this year. And even without those memories, this body style still grabs me. I’m posting a couple videos of a walk around I did last week after I had the car hand washed. Hope you guys enjoy. Thanks. David

 

[davidfeldstein]

Hello,

New member here. Purchased a ‘73 Mach 1 Q code about a month ago! Had the car serviced for the first time since in my possession at a wonderful vintage auto garage here in the Atlanta area. The feedback I got from the tech was that while the body has had a nice repaint and the interior is original and in great condition, the underside and mechanicals have not been restored. The tech made sure to mention that he was excited to see that the car is “unmolested,” and hasn’t had anything done to it that needs to be undone. I’m really loving this car. Drives beautifully! Had the diff pinion seal replaced, new master cylinder, tune up, new spark plugs, oil change, had the dashboard lights brought back to life, and i know I’m forgetting other things they did for me. Some people on a Facebook page for muscle cars I belong to have been slamming this body style. But it’s the only one I’ve ever wanted. When I was a little kid, my mom drove me around in her ‘73 Gran Torino. So I have memories associated with this year. And even without those memories, this body style still grabs me. I’m posting a couple videos of a walk around I did last week after I had the car hand washed. Hope you guys enjoy. Thanks. David

Sorry the videos overlap a bit. I’m not great at editing the original clip on my phone. Here’s a couple more clips I didn’t post yet.

 

[71 gbvert]

Welcome from Illinois! Great looking car.

 

[71ProjectJunk]

Welcome from Texas, beautiful car.

 

[tpj71mach]

Welcome from Chicago! Nice looking 73!

 

[Sheriff41]

Welcome! Nice catch! Lol at your license plate!

 

[Don C]

Very nice. Welcome from Oregon.

 

[mjseakan]

Welcome from Central New York.
Ignore all those naysayers. This body style is awesome!
Mike

 

[BushwackerBob]

Welcome from Aurora CO. Sweet looking Mach 1!!

 

[72MustangSprint]

Very nice, blue/argent might be my favorite color combination on these cars.

 

[mach71351c]

Welcome from San Diego. Nice ride! Great color.

 

[BushwackerBob]

Very nice, blue/argent might be my favorite color combination on these cars.

Same here! Great colors.

 

[DaveMT]

Sorry the videos overlap a bit. I’m not great at editing the original clip on my phone. Here’s a couple more clips I didn’t post yet.

I have a very similar Mach-1 but mine is 4-speed Toploader. I purchased it in 2020 after searching forever for a nice, reasonably priced 69 Mach-1 and fell in love with this "big nose" body style. I've had to do a little bit of of work to it but I absolutely love driving my nearly 50 year old Mustang. Mine does not have the original Q-code motor as the previous owner replaced the blown motor with a 1970 M-code 351C-4V. I've made some mods myself (5-leafs, 3.70 rear gears, Ford traction-lock differential, a Zoom performance clutch, Hooker headers and Flowmaster Super 44 mufflers with H-pipe, Edelbrock manifold and Holley 750 cfm carb, MSD distributor, etc.) to the tune around of $6000 and I'm not done yet. I recently completed reupholstering the seats (TMI product) and next winter its getting a little more radical hydraulic roller cam. The thing runs like a bat out of hell and I love it. I'm kind of glad that I didn't find a reasonably priced 69 Mustang after all.

 

[Greg]

Nice car. I have a Q code one also. I read somewhere that the 71-73 won the most design awards when new or something like that. It is a great example of 70's design. When people talk down about them, I always think it is more about them than the car. My only complaint is that blind spot on the right rear and being under tall it doesn't help.

 

[droptop73]

Welcome from west Michigan!

 

[carguy47]

Hello and welcome from Arizona!

 

[jimcuch]

Sorry the videos overlap a bit. I’m not great at editing the original clip on my phone. Here’s a couple more clips I didn’t post yet.

Beautiful car! Wise choice.

 

[Steve McMahan]

Hello and welcome from So Cal. Ignore those nay sayers, that’s a nice ride.

 

[73MustangConvertibleGal]

Hello,

New member here. Purchased a ‘73 Mach 1 Q code about a month ago! Had the car serviced for the first time since in my possession at a wonderful vintage auto garage here in the Atlanta area. The feedback I got from the tech was that while the body has had a nice repaint and the interior is original and in great condition, the underside and mechanicals have not been restored. The tech made sure to mention that he was excited to see that the car is “unmolested,” and hasn’t had anything done to it that needs to be undone. I’m really loving this car. Drives beautifully! Had the diff pinion seal replaced, new master cylinder, tune up, new spark plugs, oil change, had the dashboard lights brought back to life, and i know I’m forgetting other things they did for me. Some people on a Facebook page for muscle cars I belong to have been slamming this body style. But it’s the only one I’ve ever wanted. When I was a little kid, my mom drove me around in her ‘73 Gran Torino. So I have memories associated with this year. And even without those memories, this body style still grabs me. I’m posting a couple videos of a walk around I did last week after I had the car hand washed. Hope you guys enjoy. Thanks. David

Welcome from Reno.
Gorgeous car! Love the color!

 

[73CobraJet]

Welcome from Reno.
Gorgeous car! Love the color!

Dude Nice Mach. Had one exactly like slip from my grasp in 81. Some one else got it 30 minutes before I got there with the cash. You need to put Ram Air set up in it. I know it's not correct but the car deserves it! I'm adding it to my 73 Q code convertible!