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Ford Mustang Data Plate: What Is It and What Can It Tell You?

Ford Mustang Data Plate: What Is It and What Can It Tell You?
All 1966 Ford Mustangs rolled off the Ford assembly lines complete with a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and a Data Plate. The VIN is stamped atop the driver's side engine bay wall. The Mustang data plate, which is riveted on the driver's side doorjamb, also contains the VIN. These two items provide all the details of how the Mustang was first manufactured — the Mustang's DNA if you will.
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1965-70 Shelby Mustang Paint Hues & More Interesting Shelby Info

1965-70 Shelby Mustang Paint Hues & More Interesting Shelby Info
Nowadays, if you are a vintage Shelby Mustang enthusiast, and you have sufficient cash to purchase a 1965-1970 Shelby Mustang, you might be most likely to simply find, test drive, negotiate, and purchase the best possible example GT350, GT500, or GT500KR that you can afford. You might not be too concerned about the Shelby's exterior paint scheme.
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Classic Industries’ Teammates American Muscle Machines

Classic Industries’ Teammates American Muscle Machines
Though we spend our five- and six-day work weeks catering to the needs of our honored customers who own and are working on, driving, showing, and enjoying American muscle machines, many Classic Industries employees are wrenching away, driving, and enjoying our own vintage vehicles in our free time. Some of us drive our old cars daily. 
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Comprehensive 1965 Ford Mustang Data Plate & VIN Decoder

Comprehensive 1965 Ford Mustang Data Plate & VIN Decoder
Whether you're on the hunt for a 1965 Ford Mustang or you already own a '65, it's important to know how your Mustang was originally built, when it rolled off the Ford assembly line. Should you be looking to buy an old Ford pony car, how the Mustang was originally equipped is a big key to establishing her value.
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