1971 Ford Mustang Convertible
The Mustang was Ford's pony car, restyled larger and heavier for 1971. The Convertible rode a 109" wheelbase and saw 6,121 built for the model year.
1X034700001
(4)
Engine
Convertible
Body
St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada (X)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 Ford Mustang
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 1 | 1971 |
| Plant Code | X | St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada (X) |
| Model Code | 03 | Mustang |
| Engine Code | 4 | (4) |
| Serial Number | 034700001 | Production #034700001 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1971
Body StyleConvertible
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine(4)
Assembly PlantSt. Thomas, Ontario, Canada (X)
Plant CodeX
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Specifications
Dimensions
Production6121
Doors2
Weight3200
Height50.5
Wheelbase109
Rear Tread60
Front Tread61.5
Width74.1
Length189.5
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio3.0
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.99
3rd Gear Ratio1
Gears3
Reverse Ratio3.17
2nd Gear Ratio1.75
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Tire SizeE78 x 14
Brakes
Brake Drum Size10
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Service BrakesDual hydraulic
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4.5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling9.8 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
Fuel TypeRegular
ExhaustSingle
RadiatorTubular and fin
Battery12
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Equipment
EquipmentAir conditioning / Front disc rear drum brakes / Power steering / Power windows / Radio / Select-Shift automatic transmission
Colors
Exterior ColorsBlack / Bright Blue Metallic / Bright Red / Dark Green Metallic / Grabber Blue / Grabber Green Metallic / Grabber Lime / Grabber Yellow / Light Gold / Light Pewter Metallic / Maroon Metallic / Medium Brown Metallic / Medium Green Metallic / Medium Yellow Gold / Pastel Blue / White
Pricing
MSRP$3227.00
Specifications are for this model. The 1971 VIN resolves model year, model, body style, and engine; the engine shown is the VIN-coded engine (other engines were optional). Figures vary by option and are representative of the model as built.