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Nineteensixtynine was the benchmark year for Ford Mustang in its proliferation of performance names and engines.   No less than 6 manufacturing plant performance pony models were out there (GT, Boss 302, Boss 429, Shelby GT350, Shelby GT500 and the Mach One). Additionally, seven variations of V-8s were out there within the '69–'70 models; most of those additionally available in the new Ernst Mach one. Due to the Mach 1's success, the GT model was discontinued when 1969 following poor sales of five,396 units - versus the 72,458 sales for the Mach one. The Mustang would not wear the "GT" badge once more till 1982. The Mach one package was solely out there in the 'SportsRoof' body style (previously called the ' Fastback '); ne'er on the machine or convertible. Many resto-mod visual conversions have since been performed by house owners and enthusiasts, but area unit not Ernst Mach 1's by VIN code. The Mach 1's original dir...