Deciphering The Ford Mustang VIN
*Model years 1965- 1970
Number Position
Reference
---------------- -------------
#1--------------------------Last Digit
of Model Year
#2--------------------------Assembly Plant-F=Dearborn, Michigan
-R=San Jose,
California
-T=Metuchen,
New Jersey
#3 & #4-------------------BodyCode-02=Fastback/Sportsroof -09=Fastback
-05=Mach
I 01=Hardtop
-07=Hardtop 08=Convertible
03=Convertible
#5-------------------------Engine
Code-V= 170 T= 200
L=
250 F= 260(V8)
C=
289 D= 289 (4V)
W=
427 S= 390
Y=
390 M= 351
H=
351 G= 302 Boss
A= 289 (4V)
K= 289 Hi Perf.
F=
302 J= 302 (4V)
P=
428 O= 428 CJ
R= 428 SCJ
Z= 429 Boss
#6 - #11--------------------Sequential Production Number
The Balance of the identification
plate revealed the following:
*Body style, exterior paint color, interior
trim,date code,
district, rear axle code, transmission*
Also in big letters clearly identifies manufacturer-
"FORD"
1-800-704-5385