What makes a 1968 Mustang a GT?
What makes a 1968 Mustang a GT?
The 1968 Mustang GT was a special options package that could be added to any Mustang with the 302 cubic inch or 390 cubic inch V8 engines. The 302-cubic-inch V8 version was known at the GT package and the much more powerful 390 cubic inch V8 was known as the GT390.
How can I find out what year my Mustang is?
Decoding Mustang VIN Numbers. Once you find the VIN number, it should look something like this: #6FO8A100005. This number can tell you a lot about the car. For instance, the 6 signifies a 1966 model year. The F tells me this was produced in Dearborn, and the 08 says this is a convertible. The A is the engine code.
Is the Mustang GTs a one year only model?
Tragically, while the Mustang GTS was a one-year-only model, it was exactly the Mustang that enthusiasts claimed to have wanted for years. The GTS was designed to offer some of the best features of a GT without a lot of luxurious extras. The result? A car with as much power at a lower price tag.
What makes a Mustang GT different from other Mustangs?
As far as the exterior, the Mustang GTS is distinguished by the features that are not present, such as the absence of fog lamps and rear decklid spoiler. On the inside, the GTS offered the same features as the V6 Mustangs of the era, such as cloth seats, driver-side-only four-way power-adjustable seat, and manual windows and door locks.
What’s the model year on a Ford Mustang?
The model year identifier starts at 1980 (when VINs were standardized) and started at the letter “A”. After “Y” in 2000, the model year identifiers went to numbers starting with “1” in 2001. The number identifiers stopped at “9” and restarted at “A” in 2010. The eleventh character identifies the assembly plant where your Mustang was built.
Decoding Mustang VIN Numbers. Once you find the VIN number, it should look something like this: #6FO8A100005. This number can tell you a lot about the car. For instance, the 6 signifies a 1966 model year. The F tells me this was produced in Dearborn, and the 08 says this is a convertible. The A is the engine code.
Is there a forum for the Ford Mustang?
Welcome to the Ford Mustang forum built for owners of the Mustang GT350, BOSS 302, GT500, and all other S550, S197, SN95, Fox Body and older Mustangs set up for open track days, road racing, and/or autocross. Join our forum, interact with others, share your build, and help us strengthen this community! Who Replied?
What do the numbers mean on a Ford Mustang?
The second character identifies the manufacturer (Ford, Chevy, etc). It can be either a letter (F in the case of Ford) or a number. The third character identifies the vehicle type (passenger car, truck) or the manufacturing division. The fourth to eighth characters belong to the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS).
The model year identifier starts at 1980 (when VINs were standardized) and started at the letter “A”. After “Y” in 2000, the model year identifiers went to numbers starting with “1” in 2001. The number identifiers stopped at “9” and restarted at “A” in 2010. The eleventh character identifies the assembly plant where your Mustang was built.
