The 1970 Ford Mustang had several changes from the 1969 model. Changes included the return to two headlights, instead of the four featured in the '69, and the rear end got a bit of a butt lift, creating smoother lines for the American classic.
A popular Boss package, complete with whitewalls, was available in 1970. Along with the CJ 428 and SCJ 428, the line made for a great selection of powerful engines.
While there were major changes in the base models, if you were in the market for a 1970 Ford Mustang Shelby, the car you bought was probably made with the rest of the 1969s. Shelby had to push several of his cars from 1969 into the 1970 line due to an anticipated federally mandated push to make muscle cars more gas efficient and emissions careful.
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Awesome car! Must drive to appreciate fully! I highly recommend!Sep 15, 2020
by Anonymous
Oct 08, 2014
Without a doubt, the 1969/1970 era of Mach I and Boss's will never be seen, nor matched again. This Pony stays in my garage and will be an even rarer breed in years to come. I'll let my four boys sort it out when I'm gone!Oct 08, 2014
by Kirk B
Aug 31, 2014
Just riding around, everybody and their Mother wants to race. Racers from the xyz era agree they all have fast cars these days, but the fast cars we're built from the "Muscle Car" era, in my opinion. This one is at the end of that era. It runs a 10.03 all day long and it can do better if I change the diamond-tip points every 2-3 runs. Never got a "thumbs down" from even a Chevy lover! I once came out of the hole at 7200 rpm's and when the wheels hit the ground, my radiator cracked and shot anti-freeze all over my windshield! Pretty hard to stop when you can't see. Guys and gals, race 'em if you got 'em!Aug 31, 2014
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by Kent C
Sep 15, 2020
Awesome car! Must drive to appreciate fully! I highly recommend!Sep 15, 2020
by Anonymous
Oct 08, 2014
Without a doubt, the 1969/1970 era of Mach I and Boss's will never be seen, nor matched again. This Pony stays in my garage and will be an even rarer breed in years to come. I'll let my four boys sort it out when I'm gone!Oct 08, 2014
by Kirk B
Aug 31, 2014
Just riding around, everybody and their Mother wants to race. Racers from the xyz era agree they all have fast cars these days, but the fast cars we're built from the "Muscle Car" era, in my opinion. This one is at the end of that era. It runs a 10.03 all day long and it can do better if I change the diamond-tip points every 2-3 runs. Never got a "thumbs down" from even a Chevy lover! I once came out of the hole at 7200 rpm's and when the wheels hit the ground, my radiator cracked and shot anti-freeze all over my windshield! Pretty hard to stop when you can't see. Guys and gals, race 'em if you got 'em!Aug 31, 2014
by Anonymous
Aug 29, 2013
I like the car because most of the people i hang around with enjoy the look of the car, the looks we get from others, and the way it sounds, i also enjoy all of that as well. The car will run just as good as a newer mustang with a roar at idle instead of a pur.Aug 29, 2013
by Gary B
Jan 28, 2013
I bought this car while I was in the Army. It was my first car and looking back I couldn't have chosen a finer car.
Now owned by a very smart guy who wouldn't sell this back for any amount, jerk.
I only regret that I don't still own this beauty as it is so extremely valuable today. This car would cost you today in even just reasonable shape from $50k and way up from there depending on a lot of factors.
In mint condition, all matching numbers this car can be in the $250k range at Barrett Jackson Auto Auctions AZ. everything is matching.Jan 28, 2013
by Anonymous
Dec 18, 2012
I loved the thought of getting a classic convertible! I always wanted a convertible 1962 - 1964 convertible Impala, & now I've got this 1970 Mustang convertible. Since picking it up, waiting for the impala to drop in my lap won't be as bad of a wait!Dec 18, 2012
by Anonymous
Aug 16, 2012
When it was running it rode ruff but was a blast to drive. I bought it in 1986 my junor year of high school. After high school I joined the Army drove it when I was in the Army at Ft Sill OK.
I plan on restoring it.Aug 16, 2012
by Mau Z
Feb 22, 2012
Great looking car, great gear sound. You need to get some bucks if you wan't to mantaing a good looking Mustang over the years.
Mustang 1970 is a unique pice of work from Larry Shinoda, for me is one of the best looking mustang of history, nowadays there's not a lot of this cars out there.Feb 22, 2012
by Roy R
Oct 30, 2010
fun to drive lots of speed never gave me any problems felt at home at the track or street racing,best of all you floored it and would burn rubber in all 4 gears.my oldest daughter was 6 then always said that was hers for life.Oct 30, 2010
by Bob F
Aug 17, 2010
Performance- very good- strong pull in 1st gear to 4800 rpm, shifts into 2nd at 55 mph, and covers the 1/4 mile in15 sec. This is a bone stock cast iron Windsor, with high flow intake and headers / H pipe for exhaust.
Build quality- built in Feb 1970 in Methuen NJ, it is typical of "Detroit quality" for the era... mediocre at best, but anvil tough design and materials.
Appearance- good straight rust-free condition, but needs fresh paint and some door dings removed. Interior immaculate, eat off the "show-car custom" engine.
Exterior styiling? This was the last Ford car designed by Larry Shinoda, who penned the immortal 1963 Corvette split window coupe.' Nuff said.
Cost of ownership- dirt cheap for the fun factor, plus the car has increased in value by 15% since bought in 2008.
Fun factor- booming exhaust note and bags of low end torque make it priceless; my 1st car in high school was a 1970 coupe purchased in 1972 for under $2500. (I have $13K in the "new" one).Aug 17, 2010
by Chris L
Jul 11, 2010
9.60 bracket car
driven by my granmother, granfather, my dad and me some day. has a chevy small block under the hood of the yellow beast. this car is a whellstandin bracket car if i ever saw one in my 11 years Jul 11, 2010
by Wayne T
Jun 07, 2010
What can i say if you like the smell of exhaust the rumble of a cleveland and the push into the seat you get when you step on the peddle ... then this car is for you ....not to mention the joy of washing it on a cool summers night ... then out for a quick rip!!Jun 07, 2010
by Alex F
Apr 15, 2010
Build Quality: its been repaired so many times from the amount of scratches on it from my kids
Car Comparisons: none
Performance: not to well but good enough
More About My Car: handling is heavy along with the clutchApr 15, 2010
by Brandon R
Nov 28, 2009
i bought this car over the summer for $1000. im restoring the car back to street use from its current drag set up. the car was $3200 with the motor,or $1200 with out. the car had perfect light blue interior but i found rust lurking under the carpet. i stripped the car to bare metal and im replacing the floors. it needs new just about everything but body parts. i replaced the drag hood with a new repo hood,brake lines,master cylinder,upgraded to a power brake booster,new pads,rotors,bearings,races,dust boots,front valence panel,etc. ive since then put t he front end back together and got the car ready for floors,and got the brakes almost done. no motor,but has a c6 automatic tranny. its got front dis and rear drums. ford 9 inch with 388 gears. 5 lug. the electrical is shot and needs a new harness,paint,slight body work to be pefrect,etc. the interior is perfect but now needs carpet because i ripped it out. the car was white/blue 302,2v,c6,dearborn car...it has 88xxx miles,but im not sure if its original. the car has the ac and power sterring,power brakes,but the ac parts were "86'd" along time ago for extra power. the pics are out of order but the ones with black front end are current.Nov 28, 2009
by Bob H
Oct 20, 2009
really fast in a straightline .70's oversensitive power steering not cool when agressively going through the gears. gas mileage not a consideration. the cars function is to look and sound great while launching from one stop light to the next. which is does great. factory rated @ 290 Hp was low and engine redlines @ 8000rpmsOct 20, 2009
by Dalton R
Oct 09, 2009
The Mach has a ford 347 stroker with a 6 speed gear vendors overdrive. The paint is ford ultra blue and it has black leather interior. The car doesnt just look good though. it sounds amazing and is a blast to drive!Oct 09, 2009
by Patricia D
Aug 30, 2009
best car i ever had, easy maintnace, just not a family car when you have a newborn, handled easily, not the best gas milage but not bad either. Love to take it for sunday afternoon drives through the country back roadsAug 30, 2009
by Terry P
Aug 13, 2009
totally amazing rust free special edtion boss 302 coupe (not fastback).repainted in accopulco blue and now runs a windsor 351,fmx gear box,elenor 18"rims.it was imported in to australia earlly 2008 i brought it july 2008 for $19000.the interior is all black (boss trim).due to aussie laws the wing mirror has been replaced with two matching standard mustang mirrors as the second matching boss type was to hard to find at the time.Aug 13, 2009
by Nicholas S
Aug 08, 2009
the design of the car is amazing i love the body style my uncle built it to race it and drive it on the street to. i am almost scared to drive it. i hope i have it done next summerAug 08, 2009
by Filip A
Jul 25, 2009
About this car I love everything!!! She is beautifull!!!!!!!!! the best car ever!!! And I would like to tell all of my friends that when they will try this car they they are going to be mazed from her !!!
GREAT!!!Jul 25, 2009
by Jennifer K
Jun 29, 2009
this car isnt exactly mine its my brothers but tis close enough i get 2 ride in it all the time it is sooooo BA its white everything is original except we just switched the 2 barrel 2 a 4 barrel its in good shape it handels pretty well it accelerates great and is awesome 2 drive:) Jun 29, 2009
by Pattie L
Feb 19, 2009
the frame rotted and the engine fell on the brake line and that was the end of that car! it had a 302 v8 engine and was really fast i miss that car. it was red and black with sweet mag wheels and raised white letter tires BF goodrich i think they were. cool car!Feb 19, 2009
by Harry S
Jan 16, 2009
The Mustang is a fantastic car. Always screaming for personal originality, the mustang is an open (beautiful) canvas waiting for the individual to paint a masterpiece. I am a lucky owner.
The small block 302 is ready for high revving action. The stock 2V is always ready for upgrading. She handles pretty good, but keep in mind, it is a 39 year old car. Braking is standard for drum brakes.
It's a Mustang...I'd say it looks pretty good.
Gas mileage.....lol. Actually, it isn't to bad (I'm thinking around 15 mpg).
Heck of a car to drive!
Jan 16, 2009
by Matt B
Nov 23, 2008
I like the fact that a lot of my own personal blood sweat and tears have gone into the building of it. It is however quite expensive to own and keep. It is amazing to drive and really fast. It is the first car that I owned and unfortunately I am selling it.Nov 23, 2008
by Laurence T
Oct 14, 2008
LOVED IT WAS ONLY 17 MY FIRST CAR!!!RUN SMOOTH AND FAST
LOVLY 2 TONES GREE AND VYNIL TOP SO MUCH OF THE 70s!!
trying to hav e on e of those back!!
hard to find now in good shape and not the same any more mustnag had his highlights in the 7OsOct 14, 2008
by Martyn J
Aug 31, 2008
Bought this car last year for $3k in pieces. Slowly putting it back together. Had engine rebored and will stroke it to 393 (6L). When it left the factory it did 11mpg - will do about 8 now LOL. Sultan of Oman will send me postcards and thank you notes for spending so much at the gas station.Aug 31, 2008
by Jared H
Aug 24, 2008
Heh, what's to like? It's got no engine, transmission. Crushed roof, crushed grille, rust in a few spots, crushed hood, broken windshield, crushed l/f fender (by the way, a tree fell on it), damaged front suspension, some yellow jackets have set up nest in it, and the seats are on pieces in the interior, which has seen better days.
The price? just right. $85 is what I paid the tow truck driver to drag it to my (poor) parents house. Gimme a few years and I'll keep this space updatedAug 24, 2008
by Phil B
Aug 03, 2008
Had one that I was going to restore. Maybe I'll find another one some day. Candy apple red with a white interior. 351 Cleveland 4 barrel with valves that could suck down whole cities! I would like to find another one so that I could go cruising with my wife1Aug 03, 2008
by Jake R
Jul 01, 2008
So my dad and I bought this 1970 Mustang and it is awesome. It came with a small block V-8 and Bridgestone racing tires.Jul 01, 2008
by Michael G
Jun 22, 2008
Well one day I will have oneJun 22, 2008
by Joshua G
Jun 16, 2008
1970 Mustang Fastback with standard 302 in it. No speed demon but a cool car none the less! Had some troubles starting but that has most likely been fixed, cheaply and easily. Sounds good but what can you expect with a single-exhaust system. Upgrading to Dual Flowmasters soon!Jun 16, 2008
by Samuel G
Jun 14, 2008
Bumble Bee MustangJun 14, 2008
by Jason R
Jun 05, 2008
I've had two of these over the years. Would love to restore another.Jun 05, 2008
by Brett G
May 18, 2008
Looks fast, feels even fasterMay 18, 2008
by Brian D
May 16, 2008
Its my dads and mine. We are currently restoring it.
May 16, 2008
by Cody W
Apr 29, 2008
One of my favorite cars of all time, i never get tired of them! The car's acceleration is pretty good for an old car, and the 302 in it is a pretty reliable engine.Apr 29, 2008
by Anonymous
Mar 30, 2008
This Car Was As Close To Perfect As I Have Ever Driven... It Had Amazing Handling, Awesome Power, And A Sound That Would Easily Make A Grown Man Cry. I Loved It... Sadly I Do Not Own It For It Is My Uncles, I Will Never Get It But I Can Always Ask To Drive It Over And Over AgainMar 30, 2008
by Antonio G
Mar 20, 2008
Awesome car. Great classic car. Sporty, fast, reliable, easy to do anything or work on.Mar 20, 2008
by Theekshana W
Jan 19, 2008
Cool Car 2 Drive And Race!Jan 19, 2008
by Mikey W
Jan 09, 2008
In spite of one underhood fire, the old 70 would go zero-60 in a one time best of 4.9 seconds and pull down 22 mpg after rebuilding the carb. I miss that car the most of all the Mustangs I've had, it was the closest thing to a Shelby that I'll probably ever own unless my numbers for the 649 come in... words can't describe.Jan 09, 2008
I have a 70 mustang coupe with a 302. I have changed it over to a 4V intake and carb. I have overheating problems ever since. I have done the following: 1) new water pump 2) 2 new thermostats. started with a190* and dropped to a 170* 3) new radiator with shroud 4) heater core was bad, i bypassed it. 5) new belts Car is stock, timing is good. Car runs great, will idle for 30 minutes at 172* but when you drive it, it overheats with in a few miles. Not sure what else to do.
I am trying to find information about changing my 1970 Mustang convertible Straight six 200 to a more economical 4.0 V6. After doing some research it is of my opinion that the V6 is lighter then the cast straight 6. This means I dont have to change the axles, the brakes, and still get a more fuel efficient vehicle. What I am looking for is how to wire the vehicle and where to find the adapter to short the wiring straight to the computer. I also need to know if any of you long time customization experts might have any words of wisdom except drop a V8 in it. My skills are moderate to middle of the road. The reason why I want to change engines is the alcohol keeps eating the rubber plungger in the one barrel carburator and having to rebuild it almost every other year is getting old. So anyone that might have some words of wisdom to help me with my plight will be greatly appreciated. The reason I am going to a 4.0 also this convertible is a cruiser and not a racer. It doesnt tow anything and it's just for summer.
i have a 1970 Ford Mustang Grande (originally had a 302) I bought with no motor or tranny. A buddy told me he has an engine and tranny I could have pretty cheap its a 4.6 from a police interceptor
