The sporty automotive market was declining by the point 1970 rolled round. Insurance coverage was killing gross sales, plus the market was evolving. Whereas over 13,000 428 Cobra Jet Mustangs have been inbuilt 1969, not even 3,500 have been inbuilt 1970. Would a redesigned Mustang with the 429 Cobra Jet change issues for 1971?

Probably not. Whereas the Mustang was longer/decrease/wider and racier, particularly in SportsRoof (fastback) type, sporty automobiles continued to tank. Manufacturing fell from 198,239 to 151,484 — this from a mannequin that bought over 600,000 in 1966. Nonetheless wasn’t as dangerous as comparable fashions just like the Barracuda, however the entire market was reeling. It additionally made the 429 Cobra Jet Mustang fairly collectible as only one,865 have been constructed, with 1,371 being J-code Mach Is, that means the majority of CJs constructed that yr have been Mach Is with ram air.

Be a part of Muscle Automobile Campy as he profiles this Grabber Inexperienced Metallic Mach I that’s like few others as a result of it was initially exported to Japan when new. You’ll want to notice the Japanese-market modifications that you simply received’t usually discover in your typical Mustang.