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1970 Ford Mustang 2-Door Hardtop

The notchback hardtop remained the steady-selling base Mustang for 1970, lightly restyled with single headlamps and offered with everything from a thrifty six to Cobra Jet V8s.
Shown as 1970 Ford Mustang, not confirmed by the VIN. Back to the default reading
0H01H562770
351 CID V8
Engine
2-Door Hardtop
Body
Lorain, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era

Source: NICB Passenger Vehicle Identification Manual; Ford Master Parts Catalog; Flory, American Cars.

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1970 Ford Mustang

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VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 0 1970
Plant Code H Lorain, OH
Model Code 01 Mustang
Engine Code H 351 CID V8
Serial Number 562770 Production #562770

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1970
Body Style2-Door Hardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine351 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement351 CID
Horsepower250 HP
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Carburetor2-barrel
Assembly PlantLorain, OH
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceFord

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1969 through 1970
Headroom front37.4
Headroom rear35.8
Height51.4
Legroom front42.0
Legroom rear27.0
Length187.4
Nameplate origin1964
Wheelbase108.0
Width71.7

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)