Originally ordered through Ford main dealer Rice & Holman of New Jersey by Dr S Tatar to celebrate his graduation as a doctor, this special Mach 1 remained with him for approximately 45 years During his first 18 months of ownership, Dr Tatar covered almost 50,000 miles, using the Mustang both for professional visits to patients and as his personal transport.

It subsequently accompanied him from New Jersey to Illinois, Arizona and finally Virginia Finished in its factory colour of Black Jade with the distinctive blacked-out bonnet treatment and a black interior featuring the rare factory high-back bucket seats Powered by its original 351ci Windsor V8, paired with the original three-speed manual gearbox and specified from new with a Traction-Lok differential, power-assisted front disc brakes, AM/FM stereo radio, rear seat deck and Visibility Group, including racing mirrors The 351 is reported to maintain excellent oil pressure and a steady water temperature.

Now UK-registered as XAU 5...