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1971 Ford Mustang Hardtop

Ford's pony car grew larger for 1971, and the hardtop was its mainstream coupe; on a 109" wheelbase, 35,696 left the line that year.
Confidence 90%
1J0199851BC
(9)
Engine
Hardtop
Body
Los Angeles, CA (J)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 Ford Mustang

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 1 1971
Plant Code J Los Angeles, CA (J)
Model Code 01 Mustang
Engine Code 9 (9)

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1971
Body StyleHardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine(9)
Assembly PlantLos Angeles, CA (J)
Plant CodeJ
Pattern SourceFord

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1971through 1973
Length190.0
Nameplate origin1964
Wheelbase109.0
Width75.0

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)