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The interior came complete with teak wood grain details, full sound deadening material and high-back sport bucket seats. A more functional option was the signature ' Shaker hood', an air scoop mounted directly to the top of the engine, used to collect fresh air and so named for its tendency to 'shake' with the V8 engine. Standard on Mach 1s was a fierce but cosmetic hood scoop that had integrated turn-signal lights mounted in the back. 428 CJ/SCJ 4 speed cars also came with staggered rear shocks. Big block cars had front shock tower reinforcement, thicker sway bars (no rear bar for 1969), and heavier springs and shocks. Mach 1s came with upgraded suspension to varying degrees dependent upon powertrain choices. In 1970, the 3.91 ratio was a 'traction-lok', while the 4.30 ratio was a Detroit Locker. A 'traction lok' rear axle was optional, and the 428 CJ/SCJ included a 'traction lok' with a 3.91 or 4.30 ratio, 31 spline axle shafts, and a nodular case.

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A 4-speed manual or 3-speed FMX (small block)/C6 (big block) automatic transmission was optional, and the 428SCJ added a cast iron tailshaft in place of the regular aluminum one to the C6. A 351W 4V was optional as was a 390 cu in (6.4 L) FE, and the 428 cu in (7.0 L) Cobra Jet 4V with or without Ram Air, and even the introduction of the 'drag pack' option with the modified 428 cu in (7.0 L) Super Cobra Jet engine. Standard equipment was a 351 cu in (5.8 L) Windsor (351W) 2V engine with a 3-speed manual transmission, and a 9-inch (23 cm) 28 spline open rear axle. The Mach 1 started with a V8-powered SportsRoof body and added 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, livery and dealer optional chin spoiler, rear deck spoiler, and rear window louvers (SportSlats).

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Many resto-mod visual conversions have since been performed by owners and enthusiasts, but are not Mach 1's by VIN code.Īll first-generation Mach 1's are distinguished by the body style code 63C on the door data plate. The Mach 1 package was only available in the 'SportsRoof' fastback body style (previously known as the ' fastback') never on the hardtop or convertible. The Mustang would not wear the 'GT' badge again until 1982. Additionally, seven variations of V8s were available in the 1969 to 1973 models most of these also available in the new Mach 1.ĭue 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. Six factory performance Mustang models were available (GT, Boss 302, Boss 429, Shelby GT350, Shelby GT500, and the Mach 1). The 1969 Ford Mustang featured numerous performance-themes model names and engines. However, 'GT' was deemed insufficient to describe performance, thus the Mach 1 model name was introduced. This was a strong performer and indicated the direction of the 1969 Mustang. Late in the 1968 model year, Ford introduced the 428 cu in (7.0 L) Cobra Jet FE engine in a small group of Mustang GTs and into the 1968 Shelby GT500KR. After a few years of development, Ford saw the need to create performance Mustangs to compete with GM and their release of the Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird.Īs the performance war continued, the Mustang's platform and engine bay were progressively redesigned to accommodate larger engine blocks. The Ford Mustang was successfully introduced in April 1964 as a sporty pony car to attract younger buyers into Ford products. 3 First generation Mustang Facelift (1971–1973).

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