How to Find Out What Year My Classic Mustang Is
Although Mustangs have retained their original purpose over the years as being a relatively affordable, sporty car, most enthusiasts agree that the earliest years of Mustangs are the most desirable. Reasonable prices and readily available replacement parts for the 1965 through 1973 classic Mustang make these cars a popular choice for owners. Knowing the correct year of your Mustang is necessary when ordering parts or determining value. Even with classic Mustangs, the difference of one model year can mean thousands of dollars of difference in value.
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Instructions
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Open the driver's door and locate the data plate affixed to the door jamb with two rivets. Locate the warranty number -- also know as the vehicle identification number -- imprinted on the upper left side of the plate. Skip this step if the data plate is missing or the warranty number is unreadable.
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Open the hood. Locate the warranty number imprinted in the top of the driver's side inner fender. Locate the warranty number on the passenger side of the dashboard visible through the windshield from the outside of the car on 1968 models. Check the driver's side of the dashboard in the same fashion on 1969 and up models.
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Observe the first character in the warranty number to determine the year of the car, with a 5 being a 1965 model and so forth. Note that 1970 models are indicated by a zero as the first digit in the warranty number.
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Tips & Warnings
The second character in the Mustang warranty number should be a letter which indicates the assembly plant the car was assembled in. The next two digits indicate the body style, whether it be hardtop, fastback or convertible. The engine code is determined by the fifth character in the warranty code, while the remaining numbers are the vehicle serial number.
