Location: Stamped on plate to the driver's of instrument panel, visible through windshield. Stamped on left inner fender. The warranty plate is riveted to the rear face of the driver's door.
Sample serial number: 9R02H1100005
9 - the model year
R - The assembly plant (F-Dearborn, R-San Jose, T-Metuchen)
02 - Body Code (01 - Hardtop Coupe, 02 - Fastback, 03 - Convertible)
H -Engine Code (see below)
100005 - Unit Number, consecutive
Engine Codes
T - 200 cid 1V 6 cylinder 110 HP
L - 250 cid 6 cylinder 155 HP
F - 302 cid 2V V-8 220 HP
G - 302 cid 4V V-8 290 HP (Boss)
H - 351 cid 2V V-8 250 HP
M - 351 cid 4V V-8 290 HP
S - 390 cid 4V V-8 325 HP
Q - 428 cid 4V V-8 335 HP (Cobra Jet/CJ)
R - 428 cid 4V V-8 335 HP (Cobra Jet-R/CJ-R)
Z - 429 cid 4-V V-8 375 HP (Boss)