mach1Jerry

Hello all,
I just bought a 71 Mach 1 with the 429SCJ and drag pak. It is in pretty good shape for the $6900 I paid for it. It is currently red and needs repainted. Orignially it was the Grabber Green metallic which I will probably go back to. The body and undercarraige are solid, minurs the drivers door/fender area where previous owner wrinkled it before installing new pins. The second thing would be to reinstall the 4 speed (currently a C6 why I don't know). Interior is pretty good except a couple small tears in front seats and stitching in the headliner. The motor was built up a little.Now I read that there were only 7 made with this color and engine combo. Anyone know for sure? I have the Marti report so the numbers match minus the tranny. Should I restore to original or go another route such as pro touring? According to NADA in current condition where everything works the low retail is over $20,000 when I get the 4 speed back in. I know the market is down but did I get a deal? Sorry this is long and I welcome any feedback. thanks

andrewmp6

71 was the last big block mustang and the last drag package car if i remember right something like 1200 or 1500 drag packages was made in 71.Yeah you got a good deal if it was me i would restore it to stock and enjoy it maybe in 5 or 10 years when the market comes back up it will bring some big money.

mach1Jerry

I was leaning that way myself. I am not sure what mods were done to the engine but it sounds like a beast, but of course it is my first big block.

andrewmp6

If i remember right ford rated the 429scj at 375hp and 450 foot pounds and i bet its under rated the way i seen them run.

MustangFTW

Ford did under rate the hp, tq numbers for insurance purposes.

The C6 is an automatic so it's better for drag racing then a manual, more consistent shifts. Even if your a pro at shifting an auto will always be more accurate.

mach1Jerry

Yea I will probably leave the automatic in for now but will have to lower the gears a little. It is almost like she needs another gear I am taching 3000 runnin at 50mph.

frdnut

Sounds like you have a diamond in the rough...Definetely put it back to original or at least keep the modifications reverseable..

MustangFTW

Dude we need pictures, as many as you can take.

jlg2002

I'm definitely a fan of keeping it original as possible or restore-able.

Regarding your questions:
Usually the Marti report will list how many cars were made in a specific configuration. The MM authors always quote Marti as the source for all the unique cars they find. I'd look on your report and if it isn't there give the folks at Marti a phone call and inquire (maybe it's included in a better report than the one you have)

LynnBob Mustang

When I had my '71 coupe that had a 460 BB with a C6 and 4:30 gears in it I was screaming down the highway at 6000 running at 55 MPH.

And yes, we need pics!!
Lynn