Technical Information
Decoding Ford Part & Casting Numbers
Lots of good information to help you find out what fits and what doesn't, complements of Mustang racer, Howard Duffy.
Toploader Casting Decoder
Trying to figure out whether you're looking at a close or wide ratio 4 speed?
Engine Block & Cylinder Head Casting Numbers
Where to find them.
Shelby VIN Decoding
Not the same as classic Mustangs. Click to find out where to find them and what they mean.
Bullitt Chase Scene
Motor Trend's version of "the real truth behind the Bullitt Chase".
All Purpose Tech Tips
More than 60 excellent tech tips to get more performance from your Classic or late model Mustang.
'64 1/2 Mustangs
How to tell the difference between a '64 1/2 and a '65.
'65 Mustangs
Changes from the '64 model.
Free Classic Mustang Report from Ford!
Call the Ford customer assistance line at 800-392-3673 (if you are in, Canada call 800-565-3673) and request a "History 999" report for your car. Provide them with your VIN, and a complete list of options for your car will be faxed or mailed to you. They should have this data for Mustangs back from model-year 1967. For '65 & '66 models, you'll need the help of your local Ford dealer. Ask him to call Ford CAC and request the info for you. (Click here for an example.)
Ford Mustang Color Swatches
Choose a corresponding year to see a display of exterior or interior color swatches.
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Colors may have variations from the original, based on your display settings.
- Exterior Colors
1965 | 1966 | 1967 | 1968 | 1969 | 1970 | 1971 | 1972 | 1973
- Interior Colors
1965 | 1966 | 1967 | 1968 | 1969 | 1970 | 1971-1973
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