Mustang Data Plate Decoder

If you’re restoring your Mustang, you can use the data plate (or door tag) to figure out which options your Mustang rolled off the assembly line with. The data plate can tell you all kinds of details like the body, color code, trim, axle, transmission, and more. Your classic Mustang's VIN will tell you your engine code.

This classic Mustang data plate and VIN decoder will cover any 1964.5 to 1973 Mustang. Although the door tags changed throughout the Mustang's first generation, decoding them is still easy thanks to the tools below. If your Mustang was made after 1981 (the year the U.S. standardized the Vehicle Identification Number), you'll want to use our Mustang VIN Decoder to look up your late model's colors and options.

1964-1965 Decoder

BODY

COLOR

TRIM

DATE

DSO

AXLE

TRANS

VEHICLE WARRANTY NUMBER

Decode

1966-1969 Decoder

NOT FOR TITLE OR REGISTRATION

BODY

COLOR

TRIM

DATE

DSO

AXLE

TRANS

Decode

1970-1973 Decoder

MFD. BY FORD MOTOR CO.

THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.

VEH IDENT NO.

BODY

COLOR

TRIM

AXLE

ENGINE

DSO

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Where to Find Your Classic Mustang's VIN and Door Tag

For Mustangs made before 1970, you'll have to use the VIN to get your engine code. Luckily, it's pretty simple to find and decipher. Check out the video below for help finding your VIN number. There are also some tips on finding and reading your door tag if you're having trouble locating it.

Check Out all the Data Codes for First-Gen Mustangs

If you want to see all of the data codes for each year of the Mustang's first generation, head over to our VIN and data plate decoders for these Mustang years:

With the information you get from your Mustang's data plate and VIN, you'll have everything you need to restore your classic to its original glory.