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1969 Mustang - Enter the Thoroughbreds!
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The byword for the restyled 1969
Mustang was “bigger everything,” from
body dimensions to engine
displacement. Several new models,
including the Grandé seen here, would
appear this year. Dual headlights
popped up on the Mustang for the first
time, but this would be no trend. These
were dropped in favor of the single
units that had been used every
previous year. (Photo courtesy of
Richard Lehring.)
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The changes made to the Mustang in 1969 were the most radical since its inception, and many
consider this to be the year that the car reached thoroughbred status. That latter suggestion is not
hard to argue. For starters, the 1969 Mustang took on larger proportions to comfortably accept big-
block engines that heretofore had to be shoehorned into the car’s engine bay. Secondly, the
introduction of the all-new Boss and Mach 1 models were a huge boost to the Mustang’s racing
image, which had been facing stiff competition from the Chevy Camaro and sibling Mercury Cougar
in recent years. These new Mustang models were indeed stallions compared to anything that had
preceded them. This was the heyday of the muscle car, and Ford offered Mustang buyers six
different V-8 engine configurations — including the all-new 351-ci Windsor — with which to whet
their appetites.
There were other signs that a new breed of Mustang was taking over. Gone were the side scallops
and grill corral that had been Mustang trademarks in previous years. The 2+2 designation and
“fastback” moniker were eliminated, giving way to the term “SportsRoof.” Upscale buyers were
offered an entirely new model dubbed the Grandé. All of these changes would take their toll on one
particular mainstay in the pony car stable. This would be the last year of the Mustang GT, the very
option package that had initially given the car its racing image in the first place. And while the
Shelby Mustangs would still roam the streets in 1969, their days were also numbered.
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In the end, Ford’s efforts to inject new enthusiasm into the Mustang paid off. While the total number
of units sold was down from the previous year, it was only a flesh wound compared to the slashing
that had occurred in previous years. Total sales for 1969 were 299,824 units, approximately 17,000
fewer than the year before; not bad considering the 1967-69 total was more than 150,000 units!
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The Ford Mustang would see
some major changes in 1969.
Many call 1969 the glory year
of the first-generation
because performance was at
its peak and unfettered by
excessive emissions controls.
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1969 Mustang at a Glance
Body Styles: Coupe, convertible
Construction: Unibody
Engine Options: 200-ci inline six @ 115 hp, 250-ci inline six @ 155 hp, 302-ci V-8 @ 220 hp, 302-ci
V-8 @ 290 hp, 351-ci V-8 @ 250 hp, 351-ci V-8 @ 290 hp, 390-ci V-8 @ 320 hp, 428-ci (Cobra
Jet) V-8 @ 335 hp, 429-ci (Boss) V-8 @ 376 hp
Suspension: Independent w/coil springs and shocks in front, semi-elliptic leaf springs w/coils and
shocks in rear
Units Sold: 299,824 total, 150,640 coupes, 134,438 SportsRoof, 14,746 convertibles
Retail Price: $2,618 coupe, $2,618 SportsRoof, $2,832 convertible
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Body and Trim
The overhauled 1969 Mustang saw its biggest jump in overall length to date, up almost four inches
over the previous year to 187.4 inches. Despite this increase, the wheelbase stayed the same, at
108.0 inches, and the width of the new body style only increased by about one-half inch. The front
grill became even more exaggerated in width, stretching out to nearly parallel with the inner sides of
the headlight bezels. Inside the sides of the grill was an additional set of four-inch lamps, making
this the only first-generation Mustang to have quad headlights. All of this gave the ‘69 Mustang a
sleeker look from the front, helped even more by the fact that there was — for the first time — no
corral surround parked in the middle of the grill. Instead, Ford opted for a tri-color badge offset to
the right-hand side of the blacked-out rectangular mesh.
There were radical changes to the side flanks of the 1969 Mustang as well. For the first time, there
would be no scallops, and a chrome-accented finned reverse scoop was located where the
previous forward-facing scoop had resided. Cars with 351-ci V-8 engines got the usual cubic-inch
demarcation below the “Mustang” side script on the front fender, but the emblem was sleeker and
more italicized. The rear panel sported a clean, straight inset panel, curved inward with three
distinctively separate taillights on each side. The gas cap, very prominent on this model, once
again, took its place in the middle of the panel.
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The hood scoop found on 1969 Mustangs like the
Mach 1 and GT models was non-functional (only
428 CJ-R engines were scoop-fed in 1969). This is
an underside view of the hood of the Mach 1 seen
elsewhere in this chapter.
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The gas cap had a very clean design as
well: a simple tri-color badge with no
lettering whatsoever. This is the pop-open
version used on the Mach 1. (Photo
courtesy of Keith Harrelson.)
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Upscale and sportier Mustangs got
color-keyed racing mirrors. These were
optional on all models and part of the package
on Mach 1, GT, Grande, and Boss models.
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This was the first year that rear spoilers were
available on the Mustang. The brace shown
above is a retrofit to cure an oversight by Ford
engineers. The spoiler added so much weight
that it wouldn’t stay up. The following year, the
brace was added to all models with this
problem.
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Ford Mustang 1964-1/2 - 1973
by Pat Covert
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Designed for the Mustang restorer & model car builder alike, this
book gives vintage Mustang enthusiasts the detailed information
and Illustrations they need to build highly accurate models or
restored full-size cars. The text covers what finishes, materials,
and parts were correct for each year, with information on
variations and options. Full-color photos show detailed views of
the car’s body and trim, chassis and undercarriage, drivetrain and
engine bay, and interior. Straight profile and front and rear views
are printed to scale to allow enthusiasts to accurately place
decals, stripes, and trim pieces. Sidebars cover production
numbers, performance figures, and paint, trim, and interior codes
and colors.
Most vintage Mustangs have been modified heavily over the last
40 years. This book will show you how your Mustang really was
originally, including accurate 1/24-scale photos and extremely
detailed color shots of the interior, suspension, chassis, engine
compartment and other hard-to-find angles! This book will prove
to be an indispensable resource for model builders, enthusiasts,
restorers, & owners.
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Click below to view sample
pages of each chapter.
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Chap. 1 - 1964-1/2 Mustang
Chap. 2 - 1965 Mustang
Chap. 3 - 1966 Mustang
Chap. 4 - 1967 Mustang
Chap. 5 - 1968 Mustang
Chap. 6 - 1969 Mustang
Chap. 7 - 1970 Mustang
Chap. 8 - 1971 Mustang
Chap. 9 - 1972 Mustang
Chap. 10 - 1973 Mustang
Chap. 11 - Modeling
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8-1/2 x 11"
112 pages
Softbound
Item # SP079
Price: $discontinued
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Mustang Muscle Portfolio 1967-1973
Road and comparison test, specifications, and model introductions on
the Shelby GT 350 & 500; 390 GT; 428 Cobra Jet; Tunnel Port; Mach
1, 351, 428, 429; Boss 302, 351, 429; Grande; and 351 HO. 140 pgs.,
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Mustang Restoration Tips & Techniques
From ‘Hot Rod’ magazine 100s of how-to tips for pre-’73 Mustang
owners inc. rust & dent repair, painting, engine detailing, boosting
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Super '60s Fords
The Inside Story of the Most Powerful Fords Ever Built. This book
covers the entire Ford performance story in the ‘60s -- and not just
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performance engines & stats. Sftbd. 8-1/2 x 11, 160+ pages, 200 b/w
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