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1964 Ford Mustang
The big news in 1964 was the introduction of the Ford Mustang which got it's first debut at the World's Fair in Flushing Meadows, New York on April 17, 1964. It combined it sporty looks, economy, and performance in a package that had an affordable price tag. The Mustang had enough options that you could have it as an economy car to a luxury sports car. It had an extended hood, shortened rear deck, sculptured body panels, and sporty bucket seats and was still able to be a family sized sedan that you could get groceries with.
The Mustang set records that have yet to be broken today. In 1964 Ford produced 97,705 Hardtop Coupes and 28,833 Convertibles. The base price for the Coupe started at $2368.00.
Owners of the new Mustang's reported on finding the Fountain of Youth in a sports car. Other owners exclaimed "Ford has made three cars, the Model T, the Model A and the Mustang" It was clear that people of all generations loved the new Ford Mustang.
Their was an unusually large range in reported gas mileage. Figures ranged from 8mpg in the city to a staggering 31mpg on long trips. Part of the varying results may be due to the large number of engine and transmission options available to the end consumer.
Options and Accessories
| Description |
Price |
Description |
Price |
| Accent Group |
$27.70 |
Deluxe Retractable Front Seat Safety Belts |
NA |
| Ford Air Conditioning |
$283.20 |
Special Handling Package |
$31.30 |
| Heavy-Duty Battery |
NA |
Padded Sun Visors |
$5.70 |
| Front Disc Brakes |
$58.00 |
Cruise-O-Matic Transmission (6-Cyl) |
$179.80 |
| Full-Length Center Console |
$51.50 |
Cruise-O-Matic Transmission (V-8) |
$189.60 |
| Vinyl Roof |
$75.80 |
4-Speed Manual Transmission (6-Cyl) |
$115.90 |
| Console (for use w/ air conditioning) |
$32.20 |
4-Speed Manual Transmission (V-8) |
$75.80 |
| Equa-Lock Limited Slip Differential |
$42.50 |
Visibility Group |
$36.00 |
| California Type Closed Emissions System |
NA |
Wheel Covers w/ Knock-Off Hubs |
$18.20 |
| Challenger V-8 |
NA |
14" Wire Wheel Covers |
$45.80 |
| Challenger 4-Barrel V-8 |
NA |
14" Styled Wheel Covers |
NA |
| Challenger High-Performance 4-Barrel V-8 |
NA |
Front Disc Brakes |
$58.00 |
| Emergency Flashers |
NA |
Power Brakes |
$43.20 |
| Tinted Glass w/ Banded Windshield |
$30.90 |
Power Steering |
$86.30 |
| Tinted-Banded Windshield |
$21.55 |
Power Convertible Top |
$54.10 |
| Back Up Lights |
$10.70 |
Push Button Radio w/ Antenna |
$58.50 |
| Magic-Aire Heater (credit) |
NA |
Front Seat Belts (credit) |
NA |
| Rocker Panel Moldings |
$16.10 |
Heavy-Duty Battery |
$7.60 |
| Rally-Pac Instrumentation |
$70.80 |
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Specifications
| Model Number |
Body/Style Number |
Body Type & Seating |
Factory Price |
Shipping Weight |
Total Production |
| Mustang Series |
| N/A |
07 |
2-dr Hardtop Coupe - 4P |
$2,368 |
2,449 lbs |
97,705 |
| N/A |
08 |
2-dr Convertible - 4P |
$2,614 |
2,615 lbs |
28,833 |
NOTES:
- Total series output was 126,538 units including both sixes and V-8s.
- In figures rounded off to the nearest 100, the output included 32,900 sixes and 93,600 V-8s.
Chassis Data
| Model |
Wheelbase |
Overall Length |
Width |
Front Tread |
Rear Tread |
Tires |
| Mustang |
108 in |
181.6 in |
68.2 in |
56 in |
56 in |
6.50 x 13/7.00 x 13//7.00 x 14 |
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Photo Gallery - 9 Pictures |
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Engine Data
Location Of Engine Code: look toward the back of the engine block on the right hand side, above the starter. You will find the casting number at this location.
| Letter Code |
Engine |
Horsepower |
Torque |
Transmission |
Carburetor |
| U |
6-170 |
101 |
156 |
3-Speed Manual/Cruise-O-Matic |
1 BC |
| F |
8-260 |
164 |
258 |
3-Speed Manual/Cruise-O-Matic |
2 BC |
| D |
8-289 |
210 |
300 |
3-Speed Manual/Cruise-O-Matic |
4 BC |
| K |
8-289 |
271 |
312 |
4-Speed Manual/Cruise-O-Matic |
4 BC |
Paint Codes - Exterior Colors |
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Paint Codes - Interior Colors |
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1964 Ford Axle Codes |
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| Codes - Non-Locking |
Codes - Locking |
Ratio |
| 1 |
A |
3.00 |
| 2 |
B |
3.10 |
| 3 |
C |
3.20 |
| 4 |
D |
3.25 |
| 5 |
E |
3.50 |
| 6 |
F |
2.80 |
| 7 |
G |
3.80 |
| 8 |
H |
3.89 |
| 9 |
I |
4.00 (Falcon) |
| 9 |
I |
4.11 |
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Vin Number Decoding - 1960 - 1969 Ford (All Models) |
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| Location: stamped on top upper flange
of left front fender apron. Located on top of dash visible through windshield.
On lock face of left front door. |
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| 0 = 1960 |
1 = 1961 |
2 = 1962 |
3 = 1963 |
4 = 1964 |
5 = 1965 |
6 = 1966 |
7 = 1967 |
8 = 1968 |
9 = 1969 |
| Second Symbol - Assembly Plant |
| A = Atlanta |
L = Michigan Truck |
| B = Oakville |
N = Norfolk |
| C = Ontario |
P = Twin Cities |
| D = Dallas |
R = San Jose |
| E = Mahwah |
S = Pilot Plant |
| F = Dearborn |
T = Metuchen |
| G = Chicago |
U = Louisville |
| H = Lorain |
W = Wayne |
| J = Los Angeles |
Y = Wixom |
| K = Kansas City |
Z = St. Louis |
| Third & Fourth Symbol - Body Series |
| 01 = Mustang 2 Dr Hardtop |
51 = Ford 4 Dr Sedan (Custom) |
| 02 = Mustang 2 Dr Fastback |
52 = Ford 2 Dr Sedan (Custom 500) |
| 03 = Mustang 2 Dr Convertible |
53 = Ford 4 Dr Sedan (Custom 500) |
| 10 = Falcon 2 Dr Sedan |
54 = Ford 4 Dr Sedan (Galaxie 500) |
| 11 = Falcon 4 Dr Sedan |
55 = Ford 2 Dr Fastback (Galaxie 500) |
| 12 = Falcon Station Wagon |
56 = Ford 4 Dr Hardtop (Galaxie 500) |
| 20 = Falcon 2 Dr Sedan (Futura) |
57 = Ford Convertible (Galaxie 500) |
| 21 = Falcon 4 Dr Sedan (Futura) |
58 = Ford 2 Dr Hardtop (Galaxie 500) |
| 22 = Falcon 2 Dr Sedan (Bucket Seats) |
60 = Ford 2 Dr Fastback (XL) |
| 23 = Falcon Station Wagon (Futura) |
61 = Ford Convertible (XL) |
| 30 = Fairlane 2 Dr Hardtop |
62 = Ford 2 Dr Hardtop (LTD) |
| 31 = Fairlane 4 Dr Sedan |
63 = Ford 2 Dr Fastback Coupe |
| 32 = Fairlane Station Wagon |
64 = Ford 4 Dr Sedan (LTD) |
| 33 = Fairlane 2 Dr Hardtop (500) |
65 = Ford 2 Dr Hardtop Coupe |
| 34 = Fairlane 4 Dr Sedan (500) |
66 = Ford 4 Dr Hardtop (LTD) |
| 35 = Fairlane 2 Dr Fastback (500) |
70 = Ford Station Wagon (Ranch Wagon - 6P) |
| 36 = Fairlane Convertible (500) |
71 = Ford Station Wagon (Custom 500 Ranch Wagon - 6P) |
| 37 = Fairlane Station Wagon (500) |
72 = Ford Station Wagon (Custom 500 Ranch Wagon - 10P) |
| 38 = Fairlane Station Wagon (Squire) |
73 = Ford Station Wagon (Country Squire - 6P) |
| 40 = Fairlane 2 Dr Fastback (500 XL) |
74 = Ford Station Wagon (Country Sedan - 10P) |
| 41 = Fairlane Convertible (500 XL) |
75 = Ford Station Wagon (Country Squire -6P) |
| 42 = Fairlane 2 Dr Fastback (500 GT) |
76 = Ford Station Wagon (Country Squire -10P) |
| 43 = Fairlane Convertible (500 GT) |
76 = Fairlane Convertible |
| 47 = Fairlane Ranchero |
83 = Thunderbird 2 Dr Hardtop |
| 48 = Fairlane Ranchero (500) |
84 = Thunderbird 2 Dr Hardtop (Landau) |
| 49 = Fairlane Ranchero (GT) |
87 = Thunderbird 4 Dr Hardtop (Landau) |
| Fifth Symbol - Engine |
| A = 8-289 |
Q = 8-427 |
| B = 6-240 |
R = 8-427 |
| C = 8-289 |
S = 8-390 |
| E = 6-240 |
T = 6-200 |
| F = 8-260 |
U = 6-170 |
| J = 8-302 |
V = 6-240 |
| K = 8-289 |
W = 8-427 |
| L = 8-221 |
X = 8-352 |
| M = 8-390 |
Y = 8-390 |
| N = 8-429 |
Z = 8-390 |
| P = 8-428 |
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| Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence |
| Starting at 100001 |
| Code |
Transmission Type |
| 1 |
3-Speed Manual |
| 5 |
4-Speed Manual (std. ratio) 2.78 1st. |
| 6 |
4-Speed Manual (opt. ratio) 2.32 1st. |
| T |
Cruise-O-Matic (FMX-L) |
| U |
C6 Automatic (aluminum 1 piece case) |
| W |
C4 Automatic (aluminum 2 piece case) |
| X |
Cruise-O-Matic (C.I. case) |
| Y |
Cruise-O-Matic(C.I. case) |
| Z |
C6 Automatic Special (aluminum 1 piece case) |
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