Ford announced today that the Mach 1 would return for 2021. To celebrate its return, they’ve opened up the archive to show us the history of the nameplate. 

“Mach 1 has always been that bridge between base Mustangs and the Shelby models,” said Ted Ryan, heritage brand manager, Ford Archives. “From a style and handling perspective, the original Mach 1 managed to stand out as unique, even in the Mustang lineup – and as the name implies, it could really move.”

First debuting in 1969, the Mach 1 had a five year run its first time around. It returned in for the 2003 and 2004 models years, matching a better suspension with bigger brakes, and a matte black spoiler to help it stand out.

For 2021, Ford is bringing back the name and promises it will be the most track-capable 5.0-liter Mustang ever made.

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