Summary

One of 96 Twister Specials produced. Automatic transmission. Comprehensive concours restoration with multiple national concours awards. Comes with Marti Report and is listed as 1 of 18 in the Twister Registry.

Details

Equipped with a R-code engine, this 1970 Ford Mach 1 is one of 96 Twister Special Mustangs and one of 48 powered by a Super Cobra Jet big-block engine, which is paired with an automatic transmission. The Jet Drag Pack option transformed the 428/335hp Cobra into a Super Cobra Jet engine with an oil cooler, heavy-duty connecting rods and unique balancing. Named after the frequent Midwest tornados as a regional promotion for the Kansas City dealer sales district, these Twister Specials were numbered consecutively and ordered identically, except for the drivetrain. All were delivered in a Grabber Orange and black exterior, with a functional Shaker hood scoop, Drag Pack 3.91 gears and power front disc brakes. Externally they were identified by their mid-level side steps and 'tornado' rear quarter-panel decals. Mach 1 Twister Specials were top of the line, with Mustang sport roofs that had grille-mounted fog lights, aluminum lower rocker panels, black honeycomb rear panels, competition suspension and the Mach 1 deluxe bucket-seat interior with molded door panels, console, wood grain, trim and a 3-spoke rim-blow steering wheel. This example has had a comprehensive concours restoration with multiple national concours awards, comes with a Marti Report and is registered and listed as one of 18 in the Twister Special Registry.