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1971 Ford Pinto Sedan

Ford's new subcompact economy car, the Pinto squared off against imported rivals; the sedan rode a 94" wheelbase and racked up 288,606 sales in 1971.
Confidence 50% The 1971 Pinto + 302 CID V8 (6) pairing is not a real combination for this model line; the year code is shared across decades, so this VIN may be a different model year. Verify against the title or body/warranty plate.
1B106H50077
302 CID V8 (6)
Engine
Sedan
Body
Oakville, Ontario, Canada (B)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 Ford Pinto

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Engine Code 6 302 CID V8 (6)
Year Code 1 1971
Plant Code B Oakville, Ontario, Canada (B)
Serial Number H50077 Production #H50077
Model Code 10 Pinto

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelPinto
Year1971
Body StyleSedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine302 CID V8 (6)
Assembly PlantOakville, Ontario, Canada (B)
Plant CodeB
Pattern SourceFord

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1971through 1980
Headroom front36.9
Headroom rear35.7
Height50.6
Legroom front40.2
Legroom rear30.3
Length163.0
Nameplate origin1971
Wheelbase94.0
Width69.4

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)