Some sources list it as a 248 net HP version so any clarification that can be offered on that front would be appreciated. This Mach I is powered by a Q Code, 351 CI “Cleveland” V8 that appears to be a 266 net HP version. And this ’72 Mach I is a great starting point. Unwarranted bias? Absolutely, so I’m trying to be more objective about Mustangs from the ’71-’73 era. That entire set of circumstances caused me to develop a dislike for the large Mustang era.
The classmate became a bit of a jerk about it and he had a foolish knack for taking on other classmates in clandestine drag races and getting thoroughly pummeled by stronger iron. When I was in high school, a classmate of mine, who I would refer to using a term that my editors have told me is unacceptable, got a brand new 1971 Mach I – his father owned a very large Ford dealership in our hometown. This resident of Terre Haute, Indiana is available, here on eBay for a current bid of $13,200 with 46 bids tendered so far. But when you encounter what I refer to as a “large” variant like this very nice ’72 Mach I, it’s hard to not take notice and appreciate it for what it is, especially considering its condition. For 1979, it found its Goldilocks moment and it seemed to get just right. First, it grew too large (1971-1973) and then it shrank too small (1974-1978). Ford’s Mustang took a leave of absence for me between 19.