1970 Ford Mustang Convertible
The 1970 Mustang convertible delivered open-air pony-car style with engines up to the 428 Cobra Jet, an increasingly scarce drop-top in a hardtop-dominated market.
0R03M140978
351 CID V8 (300 HP)
Engine
Convertible
Body
San Jose, CA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1970 Ford Mustang
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 0 | 1970 |
| Plant Code | R | San Jose, CA |
| Model Code | 03 | Mustang |
| Engine Code | M | 351 CID V8 (300 HP) |
| Serial Number | 140978 | Production #140978 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1970
Body StyleConvertible
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine351 CID V8 (300 HP)
Cylinders8
Displacement351 CID
Horsepower300 HP
Compression Ratio11.0:1
Carburetor4-barrel
Assembly PlantSan Jose, CA
Plant CodeR
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%
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)