1971 Ford Mustang
Serial Numbers
Location: Stamped on plate to the driver's of instrument panel, visible through windshield. The certification label is attached to the rear face of the driver's door.
Sample serial number: 1R05M1100005
1 - the model year
F - The assembly plant (F-Dearborn, T-Metuchen)
05 - Body Code (01 - Hardtop Coupe, 02 - Fastback, 03 - Convertible, 04 - 2 door hardtop Grande, 05 - 2 door Sportsroof Mach 1)
M -Engine Code (see below)
100005 - Unit Number, consecutive
Engine Codes
L - 250 cid 6 cylinder 145 HP
F - 302 cid 2V V-8 210 HP
H - 351 cid 2V V-8 240 HP
M - 351 cid 4V V-8 280 HP (Cobra Jet)
R - 351 cid 4V V-8 330 HP (Boss)
C - 429 cid 4V V-8 370 hp (Cobra Jet, CJ)
J - 429 cid 4-V V-8 375 HP (Cobra Jet-R, CJ-R)