1971 Mercury Cougar Hardtop
Mercury's Cougar personal-luxury pony car led off in hardtop form for 1971, the line's volume body at 34,008 built and a $3,289 base.
Confidence
95%
Body code 91 is shared by Cougar GT and Cougar in 1971; the VIN does not encode which.
1F91H504906
8 Cyl. 351 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
Hardtop
Body
Dearborn, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
Source: Ford Master Parts Catalog (Lincoln/Mercury); Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1971 Mercury Cougar
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 1 | 1971 |
| Plant Code | F | Dearborn, MI |
| Model Code | 91 | Cougar |
| Engine Code | H | 8 Cyl. 351 Cu. In. (2-V) |
| Serial Number | 504906 | Production #504906 |
Basic Information
MakeMercury
ModelCougar
Year1971
Body StyleHardtop
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 351 Cu. In. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement351 CID
Assembly PlantDearborn, MI
Plant CodeF
Pattern SourceMercury
Original Specifications
Bodystyle lifespan1971through 1973
Length196.7
Nameplate origin1967
Wheelbase112.1
Width75.8
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)