Albert Gargano
1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 · 351 Cleveland V8
Visalia Pharoahs
1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Family History - Bought by my father shortly after I was born (1980) - Originally a Big Block car → later fitted with a 351 Cleveland - Sold to my uncle when we moved to Italy - My last memory as a child: watching it get trailed away at age 5 The Journey Back - 2003 – Returned to California, began asking my uncle to sell it back - 2017 – Bought a Fiat 500 Abarth, joined car shows & cruises - Uncle followed my car passion on Facebook - 2021 – He finally agreed to sell it back - July 19, 2021 – Mach 1 delivered after 36 years in storage (still had 1975-dated tires!) Today - Enjoying it as-is, fixing little things here & there - Future goals: paint, light restoration, maybe a Coyote swap - For now: reliving my childhood and building memories with my wife & two boys Community - Proud member of the Visalia Pharaohs - Grateful to meet amazing people who have become like family This Mustang isn't just a car — it's family history, a lifelong dream, and a bridge between generations.