Used 1971 Ford Mustang for Sale near Merced, CA
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About 1971 Ford Mustang
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One of the more popular trims for the 1971 Ford Mustang was the Boss 351, and the "Boss" moniker is very appropriate to the position that the pony car held around its fellow muscle cars. However, in 1971, the Mustang made hardly a splash among enthusiasts, with only 1806 of the Boss Mustangs were produced, a small percentage of the 149,678 released that year.
The 1971 Mustang was part of Ford's attempt to save its failing line of cars. The standard engine was a 250-ci inline 6, but options ranged up to a 429-ci V8 with 375 horsepower. The Mustang was the biggest and longest ever produced, so it was imperative that the engine be able to move the big car along at speeds to which its enthusiasts had become accustomed.
On the outside, the car looked nearly identical to the 1970 model, but the interior was all-new. Power windows now came standard, and different colors were available for the seats. Its was different from all others.
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Reviewed a 1971 Ford Mach 1 Fastback RWD on Feb 15, 2008
1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1. Complete restoration with a 429 ram air engine. 450+ hp. All original parts excluding engine.
Anonymous
Reviewed a 1971 Ford Coupe RWD on Feb 18, 2008
I love my 1971 mustang. It has a 351 Cleveland and it can go so fast. Everywhere I go I get complements on it.
Anonymous
Reviewed a 1971 Ford Convertible RWD on Jul 23, 2011
It's been a family car for 40 years and the top has been down about 80% of that time. It's always been very reliable, easy to maintain and a pleasure to drive. It has plenty of get-up-and-go, and can stop on a dime. Not much more I can add to that.
Mike F
Reviewed a 1971 Ford Coupe RWD on Mar 7, 2008
My mom's first car. Drove it off the Showroom floor in 1971 with 8 miles on it.
1971 Ford Mustang Trims
| Trim type | MSRP |
|---|---|
| Mach 1 Fastback RWD | -- |
| Boss 351 Fastback RWD | -- |
| Convertible RWD | -- |
| Grande Coupe RWD | -- |
| Coupe RWD | -- |
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