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Body Styles (compare years, see more 1973 style information including Special Models)

Hardtop

Fastback

Convertible

The 1973 Mustang was the last of the classic Mustang fastbacks, hardtops, and convertibles. Convertible Mustangs did not return until 1983. The 1973 grille was designed with larger "egg crate" holes, and the turn signals were integrated into the grille. The headlight and taillight bezels were chrome, and the front and rear bumpers were redesigned to handle the required Federal standards. The front bumper color matched the car's body color. The engine choices from 1972 returned but with slightly better performance due to overall suspension and handling changes. The 1973 model year marked the end of the classic muscle Mustang with the last of the large engines and Mach 1 option.

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Production Totals (compare years)

Total		VIN		VCT		Body		Sub-Total
134,867		01		65D		Hardtop		51,480
		04		65F		Hardtop Grande		25,274
		02		63D		Fastback		10,820
		05		63R		Fastback Mach 1		35,440
		03		76D		Convertible		11,853

Paint Color Codes (compare years, large examples, paintref.com - codes, chips)

		Code		Sample		Mfg Code
Bright Red		2B				M2560
Light Blue		3B				M3429
Medium Blue		3D				M5087
Blue Glow		3K				M5210
Bright Green Glow		4B				M5025
Ivy Glow		4C				M5072
Medium Aqua		4N				M5173
Medium Green		4P				M3462
Dark Green		4Q				M3542
Light Pewter		5A				M3314
Medium Brown (Ginger)		5H				M3564
Medium Copper		5M				M5144
Saddle Bronze		5T				M5145
Light Yellow Gold		6B				M3565
Medium Yellow Gold		6C				M3492
Medium Bright Yellow		6E				M5080
Gold Glow		6F				M5079
White		9A				M1619

1C-Black was not a standard color for the 1973 Mustang.

Engine Data (compare years, see more 1973 performance information)

Gross Horsepower was measured using a blueprinted test engine running on a stand without accessories, mufflers, or emissions control devices. In 1971-2 automakers began to specify power in terms of SAE Net Horsepower (as defined by standard J1349). Net Horsepower is measured with the engine in "as-installed trim", with all accessories and standard intake and exhaust systems. This was done to reduce the advertised power for insurance rates and to account for different approaches to emission reduction equipment.

VIN

Displacement

Carb

Compression

Max Power (net)

Max Torque (net)

Standard 98hp 6-cyl

L

250ci

1-bbl

8.0:1

98hp 3400rpm

197ft-lb 1600rpm

Optional 140hp V8

F

302ci

2-bbl

9.0:1

140hp 4000rpm

239ft-lb 2000rpm

Optional 177hp V8

H

351ci

2-bbl

8.6:1

177hp 4000rpm

284ft-lb 2000rpm

Optional Cobra Jet 266hp V8

Q

351ci

4-bbl

9.0:1

266hp 5400rpm

301ft-lb 3600rpm

Optional HO 266hp V8

R

351ci

4-bbl

8.8:1

266hp 5400rpm

286ft-lb 3800rpm

VIN Decoder (compare years)

Year: 3 = 1973
Assembler: F = Dearborn, Michigan
Body:
01 = Hardtop
02 = Fastback
03 = Convertible
04 = Hardtop (Grande)
05 = Fastback Mach 1
Engine:
L = Standard 98hp 250ci 6-Cyl
F = Optional 140hp 302ci V8
H = Optional 177hp 351ci 2V V8
Q = Optional Cobra Jet 266hp 351ci 4V V8
R = Optional HO 266hp 351ci V8
Unit Number: 1973 Mustangs start at 100001
The VIN number is on top edge of the dash on the driver's side visible through the windshield.

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