1964.5 Mustang VIN & Data Plate Decoder
Last Updated April 3, 2024 | Kevin BrentOne of the most important aspects of properly maintaining or restoring your Mustang is knowing what parts your model had when it rolled off the assembly line. The data plate can tell you what body style, color code, trim, axle ratio, and transmission your '64 Mustang was produced with. The VIN gives you the engine code.
The information you get from your Mustang's VIN and data plate will help you restore it to its original state, and tell you whether the parts on your Mustang are original to begin with.
If you'd rather just type in your data plate information instead of looking through the tables below, use our classic Mustang data plate decoder.
1964.5 Mustang VIN Number Location
The VIN can be found in a variety of locations around the vehicle. The easiest place to look is under the hood on the driver's side fender apron. If the VIN is not visible there, try removing the fender to see if the second VIN is visible underneath.
1964.5 Mustang Data Plate Location
The data plate is found attached to the inside of the driver's side door and contains the vehicle's VIN as well. The top line of the data plates displays the categories of codes that are able to be decoded. These categories are: body, color, trim, date, DSO, axle ratio, and transmission.
| Body Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 65A | 2-Door Hardtop, Standard Bucket Seats |
| 65C | 2-Door Hardtop, Standard Bench Seats |
| 76A | 2-Door Convertible, Standard Bucket Seats |
| 76C | 2-Door Convertible, Standard Bench Seats |
| Paint Code | Color Name | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| A | Raven Black | |
| B | Pagoda Green | |
| C | Pace Car White | |
| D | Dynasty Green | |
| F | Guardsman Blue | |
| H | Caspian Blue | |
| J | Rangoon Red | |
| K | Silver Smoke Gray | |
| M | Wimbledon White | |
| O | Tropical Turquoise | |
| P | Prairie Bronze | |
| S | Cascade Green | |
| V | Sunlight Yellow | |
| X | Vintage Burgundy | |
| Y | Skylight Blue | |
| Z | Chantilly Beige | |
| 3 | Poppy Red | |
| 5 | Twilight Turquoise | |
| 7 | Phoenician Yellow |
| Trim Code | Primary Color/Material | Trim Color/Material | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Blue Crinkle Vinyl | Color-Keyed | Standard Interior |
| 25 | Red Crinkle Vinyl | Color-Keyed | Standard Interior |
| 26 | Black Crinkle Vinyl | Color-Keyed | Standard Interior |
| 27 | Aqua Crinkle Vinyl | Color-Keyed | Standard Interior |
| 28 | Ivy Gold Crinkle Vinyl | Color-Keyed | Standard Interior |
| 29 | Palomino Crinkle Vinyl | Color-Keyed | Standard Interior |
| 32 | Blue Crinkle Vinyl | Color-Keyed | Bench Seat |
| 35 | Red Crinkle Vinyl | Color-Keyed | Bench Seat |
| 36 | Black Crinkle Vinyl | Color-Keyed | Bench Seat |
| 39 | Palomino Crinkle Vinyl | Color-Keyed | Bench Seat |
| 42 | White Crinkle Vinyl | Blue Appointments | 1964.5 Option |
| 45 | White Crinkle Vinyl | Red Appointments | 1964.5 Option |
| 46 | White Crinkle Vinyl | Black Appointments | 1964.5 Option |
| 48 | White Crinkle Vinyl | Ivy Gold Appointments | 1964.5 Option |
| 49 | White Crinkle Vinyl | Palomino Appointments | 1964.5 Option |
| 56/56A | Black Vinyl and Black Cloth | Black | ComfortWeave 1964.5 Option |
| 62 | Light Blue and White Crinkle Vinyl | Light Blue | Luxury Interior |
| 65 | Red Crinkle Vinyl | Color-Keyed | Luxury Interior |
| 66 | Black Crinkle Vinyl | Color-Keyed | Luxury Interior |
| 67 | Light Turquoise and White Crinkle Vinyl | Turquoise | Luxury Interior |
| 68 | Ivy Gold and White Crinkle Vinyl | Ivy Gold | Luxury Interior |
| 69 | Palomino Crinkle Vinyl | Color-Keyed | Luxury Interior |
| 76 | Black Crinkle Vinyl and Black Cloth | Black | ComfortWeave |
| 79 | Medium Palomino Crinkle Vinyl and Light Palomino Clothl | Light Palomino | ComfortWeave |
| 80 | White Crinkle Vinyl | Color-Keyed | 1964.5 Option |
| 82 | Blue Crinkle Vinyl | Color-Keyed | 1964.5 Option |
| 85/85A | Red Crinkle Vinyl | Color-Keyed | 1964.5 Option |
| 86/86A | Black Crinkle Vinyl | Color-Keyed | 1964.5 Option |
| 88 | Gold Crinkle Vinyl | Color-Keyed | 1964.5 Option |
| 89 | Palomino Crinkle Vinyl | Black | 1964.5 Option |
| D2 | White Crinkle Vinyl | Blue | |
| D5 | White Crinkle Vinyl | Red | |
| D6 | White Crinkle Vinyl | Black | |
| D8 | White Crinkle Vinyl | Ivy Gold | |
| D9 | White Crinkle Vinyl | Palomino | |
| F2 | White Crinkle Vinyl | Blue Appointments | Luxury/Pony Interior |
| F5 | White and Red Crinkle Vinyl | Red Appointments | Luxury/Pony Interior |
| F6 | White Crinkle Vinyl | Black Appointments | Luxury/Pony Interior |
| F7 | White and Turquoise Crinkle Vinyl | Turquoise Appointments | Luxury/Pony Interior |
| F8 | White Crinkle Vinyl | Ivy Gold Appointments | Luxury/Pony Interior |
| F9 | White Crinkle Vinyl | Palomino Appointments | Luxury/Pony Interior |
Related: Learn more about your 1964.5 Mustang's interior trim and materials.
| Date Code | Description |
|---|---|
| xxC | Day | March 1964 |
| xxD | Day | April 1964 |
| xxE | Day | May 1964 |
| xxF | Day | June 1964 |
| xxG | Day | July 1964 |
| xxH | Day | August 1964 |
| xxJ | Day | September 1964 |
| xxK | Day | October 1964 |
| xxL | Day | November 1964 |
| xxM | Day | December 1964 |
| xxA | Day | January 1965 |
| xxB | Day | February 1965 |
| District Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 11 | Boston |
| 12 | Buffalo |
| 13 | New York |
| 14 | Pittsburgh |
| 15 | Newark |
| 21 | Atlanta |
| 22 | Charlotte |
| 23 | Philadelphia |
| 24 | Jacksonville |
| 25 | Richmond |
| 26 | Washington |
| 31 | Cincinnati | 32 | Cleveland |
| 33 | Detroit |
| 34 | Indianapolis |
| 35 | Lansing |
| 36 | Louisville |
| 41 | Chicago |
| 42 | Fargo |
| 43 | Rockford |
| 44 | Twin Cities |
| 45 | Davenport |
| 51 | Denver |
| 52 | Des Moines | 53 | Kansas City |
| 54 | Omaha |
| 55 | St. Louis |
| 61 | Dallas |
| 62 | Houston |
| 63 | Memphis |
| 64 | New Orleans |
| 65 | Oklahoma City |
| 71 | Los Angeles |
| 72 | San Jose |
| 73 | Salt Lake City |
| 74 | Seattle | 81 | Ford of Canada |
| 83 | Government |
| 84 | Home Office Reserve |
| 85 | American Red Cross |
| 89 | Transportation Services |
| 90-99 | Export |
| Axle Code | Gear Ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.00 | |
| 3 | 3.20 | |
| 4 | 3.25 | |
| 5 | 3.50 | |
| 6 | 2.80 | |
| 7 | 3.80 | |
| 8 | 3.89 | |
| 9 | 4.11 | |
| A | 3.00 | Limited Slip Differential |
| C | 3.20 | Limited Slip Differential |
| D | 3.25 | Limited Slip Differential |
| E | 3.50 | Limited Slip Differential |
| F | 2.80 | Limited Slip Differential |
| G | 3.80 | Limited Slip Differential |
| H | 3.89 | Limited Slip Differential |
| I | 4.11 | Limited Slip Differential |
Related: Learn more about your Mustang's rear gear ratio to see whether you need to change it to fit your build goals.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3 Speed Manual |
| 5 | 4 Speed Manual |
| 6 | C-4 Automatic |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 5 | 1965 |
Related: Read about the history of the 1964.5 Mustang to get inspired for your build.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| F | Dearborn, MI |
| R | San Jose, CA |
| T | Metuchen, NJ |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 07 | 2-Door Hardtop |
| 08 | 2-Door Convertible |
| 09 | 2-Door Fastback |
| Engine Code | Displacement | Bore | Stroke | Compression Ratio | Horsepower | Torque | Carburetor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 289 CID | 4.00" | 2.87" | 9.0:1 | 210 hp @ 4,400 RPM | 300 lb-ft @ 3,200 RPM | 4-Barrel |
| F | 260 CID | 3.8" | 2.87" | 8.8:1 | 164 hp @ 4,400 RPM | 258 lb-ft @ 2,400 RPM | 2-Barrel |
| K | 289 CID | 4.00" | 2.87" | 10.5:1 | 271 hp @ 6,000 RPM | 312 lb-ft @ 3,400 RPM | 4-Barrel |
| U | 170 CID | 3.5" | 2.94" | 8.7:1 | 101 hp @ 4,400 RPM | 156 lb-ft @ 2,400 RPM | 1-Barrel |
Related: Compare the specs for all of the first-gen Mustang engines in our Mustang engine guide.
Use Our 1964.5 Mustang VIN Decoder to Jumpstart Your Restoration
With your data plate decoded, you should have a better idea of what features came standard with your 1964.5 Mustang.
You can also find everything you need for your ride on our 1964.5 Mustang parts page. If you want more great guides, tools, and content like this, be sure to sign up for our newsletter.
If you want to see what came stock on other first-gen Mustangs, check out the VIN and data plate information for these Mustang years: 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973.
Image Credit:1965 Mustang neg CN3430-231, Ford Motor Company | New York World's Fair (1964-1965) | Mustang | exhibitions
