Hot Rod Cars: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 SportsRoof Pictures Gallery

1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 SportsRoof Pictures Gallery - 1969 was the benchmark year for Ford Mustang in its proliferation of performance names and engines. No less than 6 factory performance Mustang models were available (GT, Boss 302, Boss 429, Shelby GT350, Shelby GT500 and the Mach 1). Additionally, seven variations of V-8s were available in the '69–'70 models; most of these also available in the new Mach 1. Due to the Mach 1's success, the GT model was discontinued after 1969 following poor sales of 5,396 units - versus the 72,458 sales for the Mach 1.The Mustang would not wear the "GT" badge again until 1982. The Mach 1 package was only available in the 'SportsRoof' body style (previously known as the 'Fastback'); never on the hardtop or convertible. Many resto-mod visual conversions have since been performed by owners and enthusiasts, but are not Mach 1's by VIN code. The Mach 1's original recipe was simple: It started with a V8 powered 'Sportsroof' body and added numerous visual and performance enhancing items such as matte black hood treatment with hood pins, hood scoop (including optional Shaker scoop), competition suspension, chrome pop-open gas cap, revised wheels with Goodyear Polyglas tires, chrome exhaust tips (except 351W 2V), deluxe interior, unmissable livery and dealer optional chin spoiler, rear deck spoiler, and rear window louvers (SportSlats). The 1969 restyle "added more heft to the body as width and length again increased. Weight went up markedly too."Due to the larger body and revised front end styling, the 1969 models (but less so in 1970) had a notable aggressive stance. The 1969 models featured "quad headlamps" which disappeared to make way for a wider grille and a return to standard headlamps in the 1970 models. This switch back to standard headlamps was an attempt to tame the aggressive styling of the 1969 model, which some felt was too extreme and hurt sales, but 1969 production exceeded the 1970 total

1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 SportsRoof Pictures Gallery :

Mach 1 1969–1970

Overview
Production	1969–1970
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door Fastback "SportsRoof"
Powertrain
Engine	351 cu in (5.8 L) Windsor- tall deck V8 351 cu in (5.8 L) Cleveland Ford 335 engine V8 390 cu in (6.4 L) V8 428 cu in (7.0 L) CJ/SCJ V8
Transmission	3-speed automatic 3-speed manual 4-speed manual