Custom 1969 Ford Mustang with 600-hp Roush V8, once owned by MLB legend Jack Morris, now up for auction.
A 1969 Ford Mustang with a star-studded history is now up for grabs, and it’s no ordinary pony car. This particular fastback was formerly owned by Hall of Fame Major League Baseball pitcher Jack Morris, a five-time All-Star who amassed 254 career wins, mostly with the Detroit Tigers, during his long MLB career from 1977 to 1994.
The Mustang isn’t just notable for its celebrity connection—it’s also a highly modified, award-winning build. Morris reportedly invested over $400,000 into the project, which was a finalist for the 2012 Goodguys Muscle Machine of the Year award.
Finished in Mercedes-Benz silver with House of Kolor Galaxy Gray accents, the Mustang rides on staggered 19- and 20-inch BBS wheels that hint at its aggressive performance pedigree. The car’s custom interior is equally impressive, featuring Sparco bucket seats with Simpson harnesses, a Hurst shifter, Grant GT steering wheel, and Auto Meter gauges. Comfort isn’t sacrificed, either—air conditioning and custom leather trim add a touch of refinement to the race-ready cockpit.
Underneath, the Mustang features a thoroughly re-engineered chassis with a Heidt Mustang II-style front suspension, tubular control arms, rack-and-pinion steering, and a four-link rear with Panhard bar. Adjustable Ridetech coilovers and Wilwood six-piston brakes with cross-drilled rotors further enhance handling and stopping power.
Pop the hood, and the performance credentials speak for themselves. The car is powered by a custom Roush-built V8, based on a Dart aluminum block and packed with Wiseco forged pistons, AFR heads, a Holley HP carburetor, and an Edelbrock Super Victor intake. The engine reportedly produces 600 horsepower, sent to the rear wheels through a Tremec T56 six-speed manual transmission and a Ford 9-inch rear end with 4.11 gears.
For collectors and Mustang enthusiasts, this build is already impressive, but its connection to one of baseball’s greatest pitchers makes it a one-of-a-kind piece of automotive and sports history.
