1970 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible
The 1970 Mustang convertible delivered open-air pony-car style with engines up to the 428 Cobra Jet, an increasingly scarce drop-top in a hardtop-dominated market.
Confidence
95%
0F03R481672
428 CJ V8 (335 HP)
Engine
Convertible
Body
Dearborn, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1970 Ford Shelby GT500
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 0 | 1970 |
| Plant Code | F | Dearborn, MI |
| Model Code | 03 | Shelby GT500 |
| Engine Code | R | 428 CJ V8 (335 HP) |
| Serial Number | 481672 | Production #481672 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelShelby GT500
Year1970
Body StyleConvertible
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine428 CJ V8 (335 HP)
Cylinders8
Displacement428 CID
Horsepower335 HP
Compression Ratio10.6:1
Carburetor4-barrel
Assembly PlantDearborn, MI
Plant CodeF
Pattern SourceFord
Original Specifications (Matched to: Mustang)
Bodystyle lifespan1969 through 1970
Headroom front37.4
Headroom rear35.8
Height51.4
Legroom front42.0
Legroom rear27.0
Length187.4
Nameplate origin1964
Wheelbase108.0
Width71.9
Weight noteApproximately 200-300 lbs heavier than GT350 due to 428/429 big-block engine
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)