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Gateway Classic Cars of Dallas is proud to present this exceptionally rare 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 T5, finished in Candy Apple Red over a black cloth interior. More than just a classic pony car, this is a documented example of a unique German-delivery T5 model, one of the most fascinating variations in Ford Mustang history. This vehicle was built at the Metuchen, New Jersey plant and exported to West Germany as part of Fords overseas delivery program during a time when the Mustang name could not be used due to copyright conflicts.In the 1960s, a West German manufacturer held the trademark rights to the name Mustang, which meant Ford was unable to use the nameplate for vehicles sold in that country. Rather than purchase the rights, Ford chose to identify the export models using the internal design code: T5. As a result, cars like this one received modified badging and omitted all references to the Mustang name while retaining the same mechanical specifications, trim levels, and performance capabilities. These cars were sold through West German Ford dealerships or to American servicemen stationed in Europe via military PX programs.This particular T5 was originally purchased on May 7, 1969, by U.S. Army Captain Thomas Reichert from the American PX outside of Wurzburg, Germany. Captain Reichert chose the T5 Mach 1 over a Cyclone GT based on its design and took delivery of the vehicle at the Port of Bremerhaven. He later had the car professionally rustproofed in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The car reportedly attracted significant attention, with local police often stopping his wife just to admire the vehicle. After approximately 6,000 miles of use overseas, the car was brought back to the United States in early 1970. Since then, it has had only two other owners: Michael Pettitt from 1985 to 1995, and John Pelletier from 1995 to 2021.This T5 is powered by a 351 cubic inch V8 engine mated to a C6 3-speed automatic transmission and comes equipped with air conditioning, power brakes, power steering, aluminum wheels, AM/FM radio, seatbelts, radial tires, and a mix of cloth and vinyl upholstery. As a T5, it features the required unique badging and branding that replaced all Mustang references, making it a one-of-a-kind vehicle with direct ties to Cold War-era export policy and military history.T5 Mustangs were only produced in small numbers, and Ford did not maintain precise production records. Estimates suggest that fewer than 300 of these export models have been located and verified today. This particular cars traceable ownership and early documentation make it especially noteworthy.
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