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Body Styles (compare years, see more 1974 style information including Special Models)

Coupe

Hatchback

In 1974, the Mustang underwent a complete redesign, with fastbacks turning into hatchbacks, hardtops into notchbacks or coupes, and the convertible being discontinued. The two remaining models were smaller and lighter, returning to the way it was originally designed back in 1964. It was renamed the Mustang II. The large engines of previous years were gone due to the gas crisis, but consumers responded by purchasing more Mustangs than any other year outside of 1965, 1966, and 1967.

A Ghia model upgrade was offered on the coupe, which consisted of spoke-style wheel covers, a vinyl roof, deluxe color-keyed seat belts, remote-controlled door mirrors, a Super Sound package, shag carpeting, wood-tone door panel accents, a digital clock, and super-soft vinyl or Westminster cloth seats. Ford used the Ghia Italian design firm acquired in 1970 for these design choices. The hatchback could be ordered with sportier Mach options. The most popular option was the Rallye package which included white lettered tires, extra engine cooling, a competition suspension, color keyed mirrors, styled steel wheels, dual exhausts, a digital clock and leather-wrapped steering wheel.

Sales Brochures (compare years)

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Production Totals (compare years)

Total		VIN		VCT		Body		Sub-Total
385,993		02		60F		Coupe		177,671
		03		69F		Hatchback		74,799
		04		60H		Coupe Ghia		89,477
		05		69R		Hatchback Mach 1		44,046

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

		Code		Sample		Mfg Code
Silver		1G				M5299
Bright Red		2B				M3560
Dark Red		2M				M3413
Light Blue		3B				M3429
Medium Bright Blue		3E				M5097
Bright Blue (Light Grabber Blue)		3N				M5226
Bright Green Gold		4B				M5025
Green Glow (Medium Ivy Bronze)		4T				M5211
Dark Yellow Green		4V				M5233
Medium Lime Yellow		4W				M5177
Ginger Glow (Dark Ginger)		5J				M5071
Medium Copper (Chestnut)		5M				M5114
Saddle Bronze		5T				M5145
Tan Glow		5U				M5298
Medium Yellow Gold (Goldenrod)		6C				M3492
White		9C				M5289

Engine Data (compare years, see more 1974 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 88hp 4-cyl

Y

140ci 2.3L

2-bbl

8.4:1

88hp 4000rpm

98ft-lb 3000rpm

Optional 105hp 6-cyl

Z

170ci 2.8L

2-bbl

8.2:1

105hp 4000rpm

140ft-lb 3200rpm

VIN Decoder (compare years)

Year: 4 = 1974
Assembler:
F = Dearborn, Michigan
R = San Jose, California
Body:
02 = Coupe
03 = Hatchback
04 = Coupe Ghia
05 = Hatchback Mach 1
Engine:
Y = Standard 2.3L 88hp 4-Cyl
Z = Optional 2.8L 105hp 6-Cyl
Unit Number: 1974 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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