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1971 Ford Mustang Hardtop

Ford's pony car grew larger for 1971, and the hardtop was its mainstream coupe; on a 109" wheelbase, 35,696 left the line that year.
1F01PH40172
429 CID V8 (P)
Engine
Hardtop
Body
Dearborn, MI (F)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 Ford Mustang

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 1 1971
Plant Code F Dearborn, MI (F)
Model Code 01 Mustang
Engine Code P 429 CID V8 (P)
Serial Number 40172 Production #40172

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1971
Body StyleHardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine429 CID V8 (P)
Assembly PlantDearborn, MI (F)
Plant CodeF
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1971through 1973
Length190.0
Nameplate origin1964
Wheelbase109.0
Width75.0

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)