Golly that Mustang is good looking! I'm in the minority as I still like the 71-73 Mustangs and frankly acknowledge the importance of the Mustang II. In any event, thank you High Octane Classics and Mr Magnante for this series ~ Chuck
You are so right about Mustang II. Steve immediately goes to the, "it was based on a Pinto" trope. But it saved the pony car as we know it today. I feel like Steve isn't the best when it comes to anything other than a Chrysler product from 1960-1973. Glad he's back tho.
I think people forget (or don't realize) that the Mustang II was Iacocca's idea, just like the original Mustang was. He thought the car had strayed from the original concept.
I may be in the minority, but this is my favorite iteration of the Mustangs. These early 70's fastbacks are just absolutely beautiful cars, artwork, and to me perfectly exemplify what a "muscle car" is supposed to look like.
Yep, I also love the design. We had a similar wide coupe in Australia that ran from early to mid 70's. These cars to buy now are 100k plus in Australia and have a cult following.
My brother bought a new 1973 Mach 1. Same color but with green interior and the 351 engine. Power was way down in ‘73. Thanks Steve. Keep em coming! 🙏🏼
Love these cars. I bought my 71 Mustang back in 2020. They are such fun cars. Mine, though, has the 351C 4V with a C6. But definitely not as clean is this one.
My neighbor had a '72 Mach 1 back in the day. Gorgeous car but damn near impossible to see anything while going in reverse. At least it was for me, as he let me drive it when I turned 14 - thanks for the memories!
The body colored bumper was not for collision regulations. It was part of an exterior decor group. I believe .bumper standard started in the 1973 model year.
Kid in my HS back in the 80’s had a black one of these. Air shocks, fat tires but his uncle was a machinist and had that motor roaring. It was amazing how cheap you could get these for back then.
Very nice looking car. Someone will be very happy to park this in their driveway. Thank you HighOctaine for letting Steve present this car to its future owner.
My uncle bought a red 71 Mach 1 302 new and put over 300k miles on it without ever needing a rebuild. My cuz still has it. Poor thing is rough. So naturally, I'm partial to these big stangs. I got to drive it once or twice and it was a land yacht most soft and thats how my uncle drove it. Great car! Terrible rear visibility is a small price for such a stylish cruiser.
@@timsgta True, bloat is everywhere in cars now. Even so, these Mustangs drive like a boat in stock form. The hood, visually takes up the entire road, from the captains seat, but the style, makes all that irrelevant. Happy trails to you sir.
Mr. B. Here ! 🍩☕️👀😎👍. The Professor Steve is on the road , as usual 🍎🎓📐✏️📓. Class in , very informative & interesting ! As you on in years it’s good to see cars from my high school days ! LOL . Good to see you Steve !
I think you could also get a 351 HO in 1972 and that was a detuned Boss 351 engine; both R codes. I am pretty sure they dropped compression for the 1972 HO but not certain what else was done. 1972 was the year engine horsepower ratings were switched from gross to net. The 302 2V engine in 1971 was good for 210 SAE gross horsepower at a compression ratio of 9 to 1 and it would burn regular. In 1972 Ford dropped compression ratios so this engine may have been good for a compression ratio of 8 to 1, and by that fact alone equivalent horsepower would have been less, regardless of the change to SAE net horsepower. I’m sure other horsepower robbing tricks such as EGR and retarded timing were employed in the name of emission reductions.
@@scottspilis1940yes! 351 HO was a low compression Boss motor. Aluminum intake, mechanical cam, 4 bolt mains.. all the good stuff except for the squeeze
The Oracle of automotive himself, Steve Magnante! That generation of Mustang was my absolute favorite. When I was just a kid back in 88, the neighbor had one. It was orange with the black stripes and the louvers. I believe the guy was in the military and it almost never moved. He took really good care of it, and it looked brand new. 10-year-old me would drool over that car.
I owned a 1972 Mach 1 fastback. Had a 4V 351C engine and 4 speed manual. Upgraded the engine to a Boss 351, headers, high rise, Holley. I also added the cold air hood scoop option. No air, front disc brakes, power steering, open rear end, factory mags. My all time favorite car.
Wonderful vintage of mustang. I’ve always loved this generation. They came much before my time, as I was born in the 80s. As a kid I had books about each generation and their differences and specs and options. I think all mustangs are classic and good but this one is a standout
Yes, it's a real Mach 1 based on the VIN (from the HOC website) for the win: 2 for 1972 model year, F for Dearborn, MI assembly, 05 for Mustang Mach 1 Sportsroof, F for 302 CID V8 with two barrel, and the rest is the production sequence. The Dearborn, MI plant that assembled this car closed in 2004 and since the end of that model year, all Mustangs have been assembled in Flat Rock, MI. Today's Rouge Complex includes very little of what was left of the Dearborn, MI plant. Other plants that assembled them over the years was San Jose, CA (code "R" in the VIN, also called Milpitas Assembly, closed in 1983) and Metuchen, NJ (also called Edison Assembly, closed in 2004). We got the tag, we can brag: 63R for Mustang Mach 1 Sportsroof, 4Q for Dark Green Metallic exterior paint, AR for Green vinyl interior trim, 3 for 2.79:1 rear axle ratio, non-locking, W for C-4 automatic transmission and possible 14 for Pittsburgh, PA sales district (hard to read). Ah yes, the 1974-1978 Mustang II aka "The Phony Pony" as I like to call them. Nothing good about them except to rob parts for other projects.
This era of mustang is like the old station wagons in my mind, I didn’t care for them years ago when they were new but now that they’re 50 years old and you rarely see them anymore it just makes them cool now! 👍
Oooh, new Steve video, AND a car I knew well in high school. My friend had one, it was her dad's and unfortunately she wrapped it around a tree (she was ok...)
You have to remember the era, these Mustangs looked really good in their time. I remember one in my home town, the same car only in a brighter lime green. Back in the day it was absolutely beautiful parked near the mayor's caddy. I saw one of these at a car show this summer, It was the young people who could not take their eyes off this Mustang. It just looks better and better with time. I love my mint 2015 Mustang but this is a real beauty.
This video came up randomly in my feed. I almost skipped it as I always thought this vintage Mustang looked cool but knew performance was not its strong suit. Then I saw it was a Steve video and watched the whole thing :) Sharp looking car for someone with a nostalgic memory of the '72.
Back in 82 or so I test drove a used 1980 Trans Am with a 305/auto. This 72 302 2V Mach sort of reminds me of that car. I like then71-73 sports roof styles, especially if they have 351Cs between the fenders. I’d even take a 2V. Anyway, great feature. Keep em coming.
I bought a 1973 white on white Mach1 with a 351 Windsor. It turned heads, but was way underpowered even with the 351. That rear window was nearly flat. View out the rear was virtually impossible. An hour after I drove it off the Ford lot I was pulled over by a cop because he couldn’t see the paper drive away tag taped to the rear window. That car was haunted. When I had enough of it and was driving it to the lot to trade it in, the analog clock burned out, filling the interior with electrical smoke.
Back in 1978 my brother bought a fully loaded mach 1 1971 black with Argent silver stripes. It had the 351 Cleveland engine 4 barrel with ram air and C 6 transmission with 9 inch rear from factory. In 1971 a fully loaded mach could cost more than a corvette. Beautiful car, set low to the ground. The Cleveland 351 4 barrel heads had valves bigger than a 454 cu inch engine. It was a breathing engine 😮.
Nice to hear Steve blessing us with his knowledge once again.
Loving seeing Steve back up and running !!!
Golly that Mustang is good looking! I'm in the minority as I still like the 71-73 Mustangs and frankly acknowledge the importance of the Mustang II. In any event, thank you High Octane Classics and Mr Magnante for this series ~ Chuck
You are so right about Mustang II. Steve immediately goes to the, "it was based on a Pinto" trope. But it saved the pony car as we know it today. I feel like Steve isn't the best when it comes to anything other than a Chrysler product from 1960-1973. Glad he's back tho.
Im completely with ya. Id sure like to own one🎩
I think people forget (or don't realize) that the Mustang II was Iacocca's idea, just like the original Mustang was. He thought the car had strayed from the original concept.
I seen a mustang II slammed out and was pretty cool
These cars are absolutely gorgeous ,don't care what anybody says.good to see you back Steve,looking good brother.
I may be in the minority, but this is my favorite iteration of the Mustangs. These early 70's fastbacks are just absolutely beautiful cars, artwork, and to me perfectly exemplify what a "muscle car" is supposed to look like.
Yep, I also love the design. We had a similar wide coupe in Australia that ran from early to mid 70's. These cars to buy now are 100k plus in Australia and have a cult following.
I think STEVE is getting his Mojo back. Glad to see
Thank you Steve!👍
I might be considered a sick man , but these are my favorite Mustangs cheers Steve
I support you 100% but …………. I prefer chrome bumpers
My brother bought a new 1973 Mach 1. Same color but with green interior and the 351 engine. Power was way down in ‘73. Thanks Steve. Keep em coming! 🙏🏼
Great review Steve- so glad to have you back
Love these cars. I bought my 71 Mustang back in 2020. They are such fun cars. Mine, though, has the 351C 4V with a C6. But definitely not as clean is this one.
I'm digging these new intros......👌
Go Steve Go!🙂
Keep going Steve, we are all pulling for you!
Good to see you waking around a classic car again Steve!
i just got a hotwheel of this car, wish i could drive a real one! nice walk round
Relly like the new intro. with the car in motion. Steve, your looking great my brother!!~ Keep on healing and get all your strength back!!!~
This is Steve's therapy and it is working. He is better everyday. 🙏
My neighbor had a '72 Mach 1 back in the day. Gorgeous car but damn near impossible to see anything while going in reverse. At least it was for me, as he let me drive it when I turned 14 - thanks for the memories!
Almost owned one of those mustang's. Wound up getting a 73 cuda instead which I still have 35 years later 🎉🎉😅
I love these Gone in 60 Seconds era Mustang Mach 1’s.
It’s hard to deny the street presence that these Mach 1’s have. From my childhood until today, these have always been eye catching and unique.
Classic war Horse... beauty..💚 really fantastic!!!
Love the Magnum 500 wheels best of all time
Steve is the best!!!
So glad to have you back Steve
The body colored bumper was not for collision regulations. It was part of an exterior decor group. I believe .bumper standard started in the 1973 model year.
Nice video Steve. I love the green 💚
Kid in my HS back in the 80’s had a black one of these. Air shocks, fat tires but his uncle was a machinist and had that motor roaring. It was amazing how cheap you could get these for back then.
I have a 71 convertible. Love all the insight thank you Steve..!
Driving a car again! Great news, Steve.
Very nice looking car. Someone will be very happy to park this in their driveway. Thank you HighOctaine for letting Steve present this car to its future owner.
My uncle bought a red 71 Mach 1 302 new and put over 300k miles on it without ever needing a rebuild. My cuz still has it. Poor thing is rough. So naturally, I'm partial to these big stangs. I got to drive it once or twice and it was a land yacht most soft and thats how my uncle drove it. Great car! Terrible rear visibility is a small price for such a stylish cruiser.
You have no idea, it's not even that big. It's actually smaller than a 24 mustang and a lot smaller than 95% of cars from the 50s through the 80s
@@timsgta True, bloat is everywhere in cars now. Even so, these Mustangs drive like a boat in stock form. The hood, visually takes up the entire road, from the captains seat, but the style, makes all that irrelevant. Happy trails to you sir.
So great to see you getting around and even better to hear you talking about my favorite thing in life .. automobiles. 👍👍😎
Thank you for this one Steve. It got sent to my 'saves'.
Mr. B. Here ! 🍩☕️👀😎👍. The Professor Steve is on the road , as usual 🍎🎓📐✏️📓. Class in , very informative & interesting ! As you on in years it’s good to see cars from my high school days ! LOL . Good to see you Steve !
I love Magnum 500 rims. They look good on any car.
They are wheels NOT rims
Those Mustangs, alongside the Fox Body, are the best models.
Shelby’s by far
My 72 Mach1 came with the space saver spare tire with the compressed air tank. It had the 351CJ engine.
I think you could also get a 351 HO in 1972 and that was a detuned Boss 351 engine; both R codes. I am pretty sure they dropped compression for the 1972 HO but not certain what else was done. 1972 was the year engine horsepower ratings were switched from gross to net. The 302 2V engine in 1971 was good for 210 SAE gross horsepower at a compression ratio of 9 to 1 and it would burn regular. In 1972 Ford dropped compression ratios so this engine may have been good for a compression ratio of 8 to 1, and by that fact alone equivalent horsepower would have been less, regardless of the change to SAE net horsepower. I’m sure other horsepower robbing tricks such as EGR and retarded timing were employed in the name of emission reductions.
@@scottspilis1940yes! 351 HO was a low compression Boss motor. Aluminum intake, mechanical cam, 4 bolt mains.. all the good stuff except for the squeeze
Thanks Steve ! You know, back in the day I always thought this body style was ugly, Fast forward 50 years and I have to say this is a stunning car.
Thanks Steve good to see you ❤
That car just looks so cool. I love the 71-73 Mustangs!
The Oracle of automotive himself, Steve Magnante!
That generation of Mustang was my absolute favorite. When I was just a kid back in 88, the neighbor had one. It was orange with the black stripes and the louvers. I believe the guy was in the military and it almost never moved. He took really good care of it, and it looked brand new. 10-year-old me would drool over that car.
Thank you,Steve. I’m partial to the big mustangs.❤️😎
Great job Steve keep them coming !!
Great paint, like the color
Nice looker. Cheers 🇨🇦
i like 1972 generation mustang wow. love the junkyard crawl.
I owned a 1972 Mach 1 fastback. Had a 4V 351C engine and 4 speed manual. Upgraded the engine to a Boss 351, headers, high rise, Holley. I also added the cold air hood scoop option. No air, front disc brakes, power steering, open rear end, factory mags. My all time favorite car.
Park by crunch! 😅😅
Good to see you out & about Steve. Keep up the amazing work
I like these , not as much as the earlier models but still cool, nice to see you up and about Steve.
The way this dude comes shuffling around the car in some house slippers is hilarious.
Thank you, Steve. Keep up the awesome work.
Thanks Steve
Wonderful vintage of mustang. I’ve always loved this generation. They came much before my time, as I was born in the 80s. As a kid I had books about each generation and their differences and specs and options. I think all mustangs are classic and good but this one is a standout
Proud to see Steve. I'll subscribe just so won't miss him again. Thank you for having him here
Great looking mustang
Glad to see you back, Steve!
Glad to see u back from ur illness Steve ur knowledge has been missed
Thank you Steve
JUST GREAT STEVE
Yes, it's a real Mach 1 based on the VIN (from the HOC website) for the win: 2 for 1972 model year, F for Dearborn, MI assembly, 05 for Mustang Mach 1 Sportsroof, F for 302 CID V8 with two barrel, and the rest is the production sequence. The Dearborn, MI plant that assembled this car closed in 2004 and since the end of that model year, all Mustangs have been assembled in Flat Rock, MI. Today's Rouge Complex includes very little of what was left of the Dearborn, MI plant. Other plants that assembled them over the years was San Jose, CA (code "R" in the VIN, also called Milpitas Assembly, closed in 1983) and Metuchen, NJ (also called Edison Assembly, closed in 2004).
We got the tag, we can brag: 63R for Mustang Mach 1 Sportsroof, 4Q for Dark Green Metallic exterior paint, AR for Green vinyl interior trim, 3 for 2.79:1 rear axle ratio, non-locking, W for C-4 automatic transmission and possible 14 for Pittsburgh, PA sales district (hard to read).
Ah yes, the 1974-1978 Mustang II aka "The Phony Pony" as I like to call them. Nothing good about them except to rob parts for other projects.
The ‘71 - ‘73 generation are my fav Mustangs ever! Awesome highlight 🤜🤛
This guy is just so good. Love his videos. And I learn something with every one.
Good to hear your voice again Steve. Thank you.
An absolute dream machine with the only thing it needs is the 351 cleveland
Excellent presentation. Thank you. 4-wheel drum brakes, 2-barrel and no AC. Ugh. Would be a nice car for a Coyote swap with Vintage Air.
Beautiful car and I hope your feeling better. Prayers.
Thank goodness he’s still sharp as a tack. Great to see you back sir !!
Badass Mustang forever
Great stuff, Steve! 👌😃
Very cool man thanks Steve I love the 71 to 3 I had one had 20 mustangs so far have two now so keep up the good work man appreciate it
Way to go Steve 💪
I had a 1971 351 Cleveland! And 1971 Nova SS 350. I'll take the Nova anyday!
This era of mustang is like the old station wagons in my mind, I didn’t care for them years ago when they were new but now that they’re 50 years old and you rarely see them anymore it just makes them cool now! 👍
Oooh, new Steve video, AND a car I knew well in high school. My friend had one, it was her dad's and unfortunately she wrapped it around a tree (she was ok...)
Nice job Steve, hope you are feeling better.
Nicely done Steve! Keep on keepin' on man
You have to remember the era, these Mustangs looked really good in their time. I remember one in my home town, the same car only in a brighter lime green. Back in the day it was absolutely beautiful parked near the mayor's caddy. I saw one of these at a car show this summer, It was the young people who could not take their eyes off this Mustang. It just looks better and better with time. I love my mint 2015 Mustang but this is a real beauty.
My buddy had a lighter colored green with blk. stripes and if you see this Keith say hi!
Steve great to see you back you still have it! Love your knowledge and presentation. I've got my first car 52 years 1967 mustang fastback.
I personally love the last three year "classic" Mustangs.
Back at it again!! You da man Steve!!
That’s an interesting option configuration.
This video came up randomly in my feed. I almost skipped it as I always thought this vintage Mustang looked cool but knew performance was not its strong suit. Then I saw it was a Steve video and watched the whole thing :) Sharp looking car for someone with a nostalgic memory of the '72.
I love the 71-73 mustangs
Very good video thank you
Always admired this body style. If I was ever to buy a classic mustang this would be it, but then again I'm a mopar guy
The background chosen for this was perfect. Thanks Steve, I learn so many interesting facts from you.
Not a ford guy but I love the styling, good to see Steve doing what he does best.
SWEET!
Back in 82 or so I test drove a used 1980 Trans Am with a 305/auto. This 72 302 2V Mach sort of reminds me of that car. I like then71-73 sports roof styles, especially if they have 351Cs between the fenders. I’d even take a 2V. Anyway, great feature. Keep em coming.
Real good info on tht huge Stang..
Amazing knowledge Steve & a beautiful Mustang!
I bought a 1973 white on white Mach1 with a 351 Windsor. It turned heads, but was way underpowered even with the 351. That rear window was nearly flat. View out the rear was virtually impossible. An hour after I drove it off the Ford lot I was pulled over by a cop because he couldn’t see the paper drive away tag taped to the rear window. That car was haunted. When I had enough of it and was driving it to the lot to trade it in, the analog clock burned out, filling the interior with electrical smoke.
Steve!
This is my favorite body style of Mustang. The Mustang 2 is my 2nd favorite
Back in 1978 my brother bought a fully loaded mach 1 1971 black with Argent silver stripes. It had the 351 Cleveland engine 4 barrel with ram air and C 6 transmission with 9 inch rear from factory. In 1971 a fully loaded mach could cost more than a corvette. Beautiful car, set low to the ground. The Cleveland 351 4 barrel heads had valves bigger than a 454 cu inch engine. It was a breathing engine 😮.
Love all your videos. And you too Steve. Your detail to cars is the it of your videos. ❤
I love the new video series! Thanks.
The 71 to 73 is growing on me !
Such an elegant yet still intimidating car.