15/11/2008 17:24. Some Mustangs just command respect without making a sound. The '69 Mustang Mach 1 428 Cobra Jet is a case in point. It speaks softly at idle and remains quite civilized in traffic. When it's time for the open road or traffic light interaction, it gets our attention in a positive way. You have to drive a Cobra Jet Mach 1 to completely understand our point. This is a fine ride for the daily commute (despite the LA-unfriendly, $2-plus a gallon prices at press time), because it isn't temperamental. Good idle quality. No overheating if the cooling system and engine bore is in proper working order. Awesome cockpit with twin pods and a lot of character. A slippery fastback roof-line called SportsRoof. It gets the looks.

Despite the qualities that could make this Mach 1 a superb daily driver,... // Mustang Monthly Magazine