Royal Maroon. Fords Pony car, the Mustang was first introduced in April, 1964. The 1969 Mustang got a new body, nearly 4 inches longer than the 1968. New side scoops were added above the belt-line just behind the doors, while the lower side panel indentation was now gone. Still available in Hardtop and Convertible, but the Fastback was now called the Sportsroof. Models all had new names too. Base model was the 6 cyl Mustang E, luxury model was the Grande and the sporty model the V8 Mach 1. The Boss 302 was built for Trans Am homologation and the the Boss 429, built for NASCAR homologation. Shelby also built high performance versions of the Mustang, from 1965-1970. The 1969 Shelby Mustang received extensive cosmetic changes over the standard Mustang; completely new nose and tail and fibreglass hood with 3 NACA air intake ducts plus 2 air extractor vents on the hood. They also had air intake ducts on the front fenders just behind the side marker lights , 601 1969 Shelby Mustangs were not sold by the end of 1969 so a chin spoiler and hood stripes added and sold as the 1970 Shelby Mustang. Engines; GT350; 290bhp 351, GT500; 335bhp 428CJ.