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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

PositionValueDecoded
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)