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 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 !
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...)
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.
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.
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
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! 👍
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.
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 😮.
That’s one beautiful Mustang! I knew a guy back in the mid 80s that had one of those. His was a yellow one with the black stripes, also his was a 4 speed manual. All this years I wonder if he still got it! Great video Steve!👌😎👍
Nice to hear Steve blessing us with his knowledge once again.
Loving seeing Steve back up and running !!!
These cars are absolutely gorgeous ,don't care what anybody says.good to see you back Steve,looking good brother.
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
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 might be considered a sick man , but these are my favorite Mustangs cheers Steve
I support you 100% but …………. I prefer chrome bumpers
I think STEVE is getting his Mojo back. Glad to see
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! 🙏🏼
Thank you Steve!👍
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......👌
Great review Steve- so glad to have you back
Almost owned one of those mustang's. Wound up getting a 73 cuda instead which I still have 35 years later 🎉🎉😅
Good to see you waking around a classic car again Steve!
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!
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.
i just got a hotwheel of this car, wish i could drive a real one! nice walk round
Keep going Steve, we are all pulling for you!
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. 🙏
Go Steve Go!🙂
I love these Gone in 60 Seconds era Mustang Mach 1’s.
Love the Magnum 500 wheels best of all time
So great to see you getting around and even better to hear you talking about my favorite thing in life .. automobiles. 👍👍😎
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.
Thanks Steve good to see you ❤
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.
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.
So glad to have you back Steve
Driving a car again! Great news, Steve.
An absolute dream machine with the only thing it needs is the 351 cleveland
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
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.
Steve is the best!!!
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.
The ‘71 - ‘73 generation are my fav Mustangs ever! Awesome highlight 🤜🤛
Thank goodness he’s still sharp as a tack. Great to see you back sir !!
Glad to see u back from ur illness Steve ur knowledge has been missed
Good to hear your voice again Steve. Thank you.
I like these , not as much as the earlier models but still cool, nice to see you up and about Steve.
Classic war Horse... beauty..💚 really fantastic!!!
Great looking mustang
Those Mustangs, alongside the Fox Body, are the best models.
Shelby’s by far
Nice video Steve. I love the green 💚
Nice job Steve, hope you are feeling better.
This guy is just so good. Love his videos. And I learn something with every one.
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.
Thank you for this one Steve. It got sent to my 'saves'.
Great paint, like the color
I have a 71 convertible. Love all the insight thank you Steve..!
Thank you, Steve. Keep up the awesome work.
Glad to see you back, Steve!
I love the 71-73 mustangs
That car just looks so cool. I love the 71-73 Mustangs!
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 !
Thank you,Steve. I’m partial to the big mustangs.❤️😎
i like 1972 generation mustang wow. love the junkyard crawl.
Thanks Steve
Park by crunch! 😅😅
Good to see you out & about Steve. Keep up the amazing work
I love Magnum 500 rims. They look good on any car.
They are wheels NOT rims
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.
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...)
In high school I had a buddy that had a 69 or 70 with a 390 4 speed, bad ass ride! We used to cruise town all the time!
Nicely done Steve! Keep on keepin' on man
I personally love the last three year "classic" Mustangs.
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.
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.
That's my favorite shade of green
Nice looker. Cheers 🇨🇦
The background chosen for this was perfect. Thanks Steve, I learn so many interesting facts from you.
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
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
That’s an interesting option configuration.
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.
I had a 1971 351 Cleveland! And 1971 Nova SS 350. I'll take the Nova anyday!
Great job Steve keep them coming !!
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! 👍
Real good info on tht huge Stang..
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.
Way to go Steve 💪
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.
Not a ford guy but I love the styling, good to see Steve doing what he does best.
Thank you Steve
Love all your videos. And you too Steve. Your detail to cars is the it of your videos. ❤
The way this dude comes shuffling around the car in some house slippers is hilarious.
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
Proud to see Steve. I'll subscribe just so won't miss him again. Thank you for having him here
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.
Very good video thank you
Bunkie Knudsen, he was known best by that name.🙂 And a big thankyou to Steve.
Great stuff, Steve! 👌😃
Steve!
This is my favorite body style of Mustang. The Mustang 2 is my 2nd favorite
Amazing knowledge Steve & a beautiful Mustang!
Such an elegant yet still intimidating car.
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 😮.
The 71 to 73 is growing on me !
Badass Mustang forever
My buddy had a lighter colored green with blk. stripes and if you see this Keith say hi!
That’s one beautiful Mustang! I knew a guy back in the mid 80s that had one of those. His was a yellow one with the black stripes, also his was a 4 speed manual. All this years I wonder if he still got it! Great video Steve!👌😎👍