1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Fastback

In 1969 the muscle car wars were in full swing. A wide variety of performance enhancements were available from nearly all of the manufacturers. Being able to standard apart from the crown was the next order of business.

The color palettes being offered would range from the subdued to the subline, and Ford was not about to let the competition grab too much of the spotlight. In addition to the eighteen standard color offerings, there were a handful of others produced through various special promotions. This 428 Cobra Jet 4-speed Mustang is one of them.

One of ten built for a west coast promotion called 'The Rainbow of Colors', it is painted in Ford Fleet Yellow, also known as School Bus Yellow. It was ordered by Russ Davis Ford in Covina, California, a popular high-performance dealer of the era. All ten were exactly the same, with the Cobra Jet engine and 4-speed transmission along with very few additional options.

Built in the San Jose, California plant, it underwent a full body-off restoration. The current owner decided to correct some of the minor details, which led to yet another full restoration. After several years, he received the car assembled but not complete. After much consideration, it was decided to again completely disassemble the car to make it one of the finest in the country, utilizing only the best new old stock and the highest quality reproduction parts.