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Project #1971-MACH1

The Mustang Mach 1 brought back to life

A legendary 1971 pony car — from a dusty project at a Texas auction to a gleaming example on Polish plates.

  • Year1971
  • Engine351 Cleveland V8
  • SourceCopart Dallas
  • Turnaround14 weeks
I want a car like this

The project in numbers

$18 400Auction price
215 000 złTurnkey cost
94Days from bid to delivery
40%Cheaper than in Poland

Before and after the restoration

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As bought at auction

Three months of bodywork, paint and mechanical work.

Import timeline

  1. 1Week 1

    Selection and bidding

    Analysing the Copart lot, checking the VIN and history, winning the bid at 18 400 USD.

  2. 2Weeks 2–4

    Overland transport + loading

    Pickup from the Dallas yard, transport to the port of Houston, loading into a 40ft container.

  3. 3Weeks 5–9

    Sea voyage and customs clearance

    Sea transport to Bremerhaven, clearance, payment of the 10% duty and excise.

  4. 4Weeks 10–13

    Restoration and service

    Bodywork, paint, mechanical inspection, fluid and seal replacement.

  5. 5Week 14

    Homologation and registration

    Technical inspection, document translations, registration on Polish plates.

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Technical condition

Original V8, zero compromises

The 351 Cleveland engine underwent a full overhaul: new spark plugs, leads, timing and cooling system. The FMX automatic transmission was rebuilt.

  • Matching numbers
  • Original Grabber Yellow paint
  • New dual exhaust system
  • Power: 285 hp
  • Transmission: FMX 3-speed automatic
  • Drivetrain: Rear (RWD)

Technical specifications

Make
Ford
Model
Mustang Mach 1
Year
1971
Displacement
5.8 L (351 cu in)
Mileage
89 200 km
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Fastback 2-door
VIN
1F05M••••••

Full cost breakdown

  • Auction purchase price

    18 400 USD

    74,000 zł

  • Auction fees and US transport

    9,500 zł

  • Ocean freight + insurance

    11,000 zł

  • Duty (10%) + excise

    18,500 zł

  • Restoration and service

    89,000 zł

  • Homologation, registration, translations

    4,500 zł

  • Carimporta commission

    8,500 zł
Total turnkey215,000 zł

Gallery

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„I was afraid to buy a classic from the USA sight unseen. Carimporta guided me through the whole process — I got a car better than in the auction photos.”
Marek W.Owner, Warsaw

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