1971 Ford Mustang Grande Hardtop
Positioned as the plush Mustang, the Grande dressed up the hardtop with luxury trim; 17,406 found buyers on the 109" wheelbase in 1971.
1F04H124959
351 CID V8 (H)
Engine
Grande Hardtop
Body
Dearborn, MI (F)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 Ford Mustang
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 1 | 1971 |
| Plant Code | F | Dearborn, MI (F) |
| Model Code | 04 | Mustang |
| Engine Code | H | 351 CID V8 (H) |
| Serial Number | 124959 | Production #124959 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1971
Body StyleGrande Hardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine351 CID V8 (H)
Assembly PlantDearborn, MI (F)
Plant CodeF
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Specifications
Engine
Engine351 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement351 CID
Dimensions
Production17406
Weight3110
Doors2
Wheelbase109
Height50.8
Length189.5
Rear Tread60
Front Tread61.5
Width74.1
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.0
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
DriveRear wheel drive
2nd Gear Ratio1.75
3rd Gear Ratio1
1st Gear Ratio2.99
Gears3
Reverse Ratio3.17
Suspension
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeE78 x 14
Brakes
Brake Drum Size10
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Service BrakesDual hydraulic
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity4.5
Fuel Capacity20
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
ExhaustSingle
Cooling9.8 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
Fuel TypeRegular
RadiatorTubular and fin
Battery12
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Equipment
EquipmentAir conditioning / Front disc rear drum brakes / Power steering / Power windows / Radio / Select-Shift automatic transmission
Colors
Exterior ColorsBlack / Bright Blue Metallic / Bright Red / Dark Green Metallic / Grabber Blue / Grabber Green Metallic / Grabber Lime / Grabber Yellow / Light Gold / Light Pewter Metallic / Maroon Metallic / Medium Brown Metallic / Medium Green Metallic / Medium Yellow Gold / Pastel Blue / White
Pricing
MSRP$3117.00
Specifications are for this model. The 1971 VIN resolves model year, model, body style, and engine; the engine shown is the VIN-coded engine (other engines were optional). Figures vary by option and are representative of the model as built.