1972 Ford Mustang Hardtop
The Mustang was Ford's pony car for 1972. The Hardtop rode a 109" wheelbase and saw 57,350 built for the model year.
2H015551221
(5)
Engine
Hardtop
Body
Lorain, OH (H)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1972 Ford Mustang
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 2 | 1972 |
| Plant Code | H | Lorain, OH (H) |
| Model Code | 01 | Mustang |
| Engine Code | 5 | (5) |
| Serial Number | 015551221 | Production #015551221 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1972
Body StyleHardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine(5)
Assembly PlantLorain, OH (H)
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Specifications
Dimensions
Production57350
Doors2
Weight2940
Wheelbase109
Height50.8
Width74.1
Front Tread61.5
Rear Tread60
Length189.5
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.0
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
2nd Gear Ratio1.75
Reverse Ratio3.17
3rd Gear Ratio1
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
1st Gear Ratio2.99
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
RadiatorTubular and fin
Cooling9.8 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
Equipment
Equipment302 cu. in. V8 engine / Air conditioning / Front disc rear drum brakes / Power windows / Radio / Select-Shift automatic transmission
Colors
Exterior ColorsBright Blue Metallic / Bright Lime / Bright Red / Dark Green Metallic / Gold Glow / Grabber Blue / Ivy Glow / Light Blue / Light Pewter Metallic / Maroon / Medium Bright Yellow / Medium Brown Metallic / Medium Green Metallic / Medium Lime Metallic / Medium Yellow Gold / White
Pricing
MSRP$2729.00
Specifications are for this model. The 1972 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.