2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1

The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 represents the high point of the S550 generation — a limited-production variant that revived a dormant nameplate and brought the Tremec six-speed manual gearbox back to the Mustang lineup. That gearbox, shared with the Shelby GT350, is arguably the finest manual Ford has fitted to a Mustang in the modern era, and it transforms the driving experience relative to the standard GT. The 5.0-litre Coyote V8 produces 454bhp and 529ft-lb of torque, with a 163mph top speed, all delivered through the rear wheels in a car that tips the scales below 1,900kg. With just 9,068 miles covered from new, this example is genuinely low-mileage for a 2021 car.

Specification is strong. The Mach 1 Appearance Pack is present alongside Recaro leather seats in Ebony — a combination that works well in Silver. Interior equipment runs to SYNC 3 navigation with a 1,000W Bang & Olufsen Play 12-speaker audio system, dual-zone climate control, heated steering wheel, and keyless entry via Ford's Keyfree system. LED headlights with daytime running lights and LED fog lights are fitted as standard on the Mach 1.

As a Euro 6 compliant car, this Mach 1 carries no emissions compliance anxiety for UK buyers. The aerodynamic package — front splitter and rear spoiler derived from the GT350 — gives it a visual distinction from lesser Mustangs and genuine downforce benefits at speed. At under £50,000, this sits well below what comparable Shelby GT350s command, making it a compelling entry point into the serious end of the Mustang lineup.