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roemer-eeji

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I thought all 64 1/2 thru 73 Mustang VINs started with the year code (3 for 73, 1 for 71, etc). I have found an advertised 1973 Mach 1 that lists a VIN that starts with "A". I asked the seller about this and was told that it was a "late 1973, after Ford decided not to build any more Mach 1's". There is also an "extra" letter in the code, after the engine code.

I can't find any reference anywhere that says Ford ever issued VINs in 1973 that started with an "A". Can anyone confirm this?
 

horse sence

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never seen one with A as the starting code . code should start D3 , D for 70 with the 3 as 73. never seen one with an extra digit in the motor code ,i have seen the motor code missing on 69-70 boss 302s.
 

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Is this VIN on paperwork?
 

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i was thinking part # and not vin # the d will not be in the vin
 
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