71-73 VIN codes

[roemer-eeji]

The ONLY thing that makes me think this guy "may" have something interesting is that square pony emblem plaque on the door panel. The 73-1/2 Mexican Sprints had that same emblem and screwy VIN numbers.

His car:

A 73-1/2 Mexican Sprint door panel:

I'm too lazy to research it right now. lol

You could be on to something...I found this site that shows some VINs like the one listed...

 

[imusa76]

This car is the following acording to http://www.hammar.dyndns.org/~mexmust/vins.htm

VIN# AF02MS14143

A= Ford USA

F= La Villa, Mexico City

02= 1973 Mexican Mach 1

M= 1972

S= November

14143= Consecutive Unit Number

the car is not late year or 73 1/2, its actualy built in Nov 1972, so its an early 1973 car.

 

[mach1000]

So whats the deal with that big lip front bumper? I thought maybe they "filled" in the 73 to make it flat across but not sure that is right either.

 

[marks73]

VIN# AF02MS14143 ??? the "A" should be a "3" and the "S" maybe an "8"

Maybe he didn't have his glasses on while taking down the vin, now if it was VIN# 3F02M814143 that would make more sense.

This is what i was thinking also.

I emailed him specifically asking the same thing, but he was adamant about it:

He replied "I am a mustang collector, yes it is right. The car it's a 1973 1/2 it was build after ford said no more mach1"

I'm afraid I would have had to tell him that the BS flag has been thrown.

 

[OLE PONY]

So whats the deal with that big lip front bumper? I thought maybe they "filled" in the 73 to make it flat across but not sure that is right either.

That's the rare 10 MPH crash bumper instead of the 5 MPH crash bumper used in the states for 1973! (NOT)

 

[Boss1Ray]

Even Mustangs in Mexico have had parts added or switched around.

OMG if it has single exhaust with the cutouts in the rear valence I am heading for the "Van down by the river"!!! - or maybe the nearest bridge!

lollerz

Just to add - I have heard of people trying to include one or both of the script "F"'s at the beginning and end of the VINs...

Ray

 

[mach1000]

Oh yeah the coveted 10 mph bumper! It actually met the 1984 federal crash test standards back in 1973 1/2! Ha right!

 

[OLE PONY]

Just a note about the comments in this thread.

In my opinion, the majority of the members of this site respect any ones modifications to their 71/73 Mustang and will not make fun of those modifications. But, if your selling a 71/73 outside of this website we tend to point out any inconsistencies that the seller is claiming so that a buyer from this site can make an educated assessment of the Mustang being sold.

If someone that is a member of this site that is selling their Mustang here and their listing appears to have errors or omissions the site rules requires that if you have any negative comments not to post them, but to point those out in a private message to the seller to discuss those salient items.

I just don't want it to appear that this site is hard on its members cars and their personal taste in how they may modify it.

Now back to the regularly scheduled program!

 

[RacerX]

Very well put Mike. While I don't believe anyone is trying to knock or belittle the car, we're just trying to determine what the car actually is given the pieces we can validate versus the sellers description.

Sometimes as we all know we can look at things with rose colored glasses and believe what we want to in the en

Seems like the final result is this is an Mexico export car with a slightly different VIN than we are used to that has somehow made it's way back into the U.S.

 

[marks73]

Would someone with a Marti By the Numbers please throw the BS flag on the VIN#.

 

[imusa76]

Would someone with a Marti By the Numbers please throw the BS flag on the VIN#.

Mark its a Mexican VIN#

This car is the following acording to http://www.hammar.dyndns.org/~mexmust/vins.htm

VIN# AF02MS14143

A= Ford USA

F= La Villa, Mexico City

02= 1973 Mexican Mach 1

M= 1972

S= November

14143= Consecutive Unit Number

the car is not late year or 73 1/2, its actualy built in Nov 1972, so its an early 1973 car.

 

[Boss1Ray]

Would someone with a Marti By the Numbers please throw the BS flag on the VIN#.

Mark its a Mexican VIN#

This car is the following acording to http://www.hammar.dyndns.org/~mexmust/vins.htm

VIN# AF02MS14143

A= Ford USA

F= La Villa, Mexico City

02= 1973 Mexican Mach 1

M= 1972

S= November

14143= Consecutive Unit Number

the car is not late year or 73 1/2, its actualy built in Nov 1972, so its an early 1973 car.

I know there are some Marti reports that show some US cars being sold almost a year later than manufactured.

??? Maybe in Mexico the car did not sell until later than normal - the dealer actually tried to call it a 72 1/2 or maybe more incorrectly called it a 73 1/2 ?

I really have learned a lot about the Mexican cars but there is still a lot to discover with them.

Since they were sent there only partially assembled per their country's import requirements, they were originally equipped with some unique differences. As are others similarly imported to Latin and S. American counties. The Mexican cars' door panels and engine parts.

Check out this link I found that describes the importing of these "knock down kits". Personally I found it very interesting.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knock-down_kit#Automotive

Ray

 

[marks73]

Would someone with a Marti By the Numbers please throw the BS flag on the VIN#.

Mark its a Mexican VIN#

This car is the following acording to http://www.hammar.dyndns.org/~mexmust/vins.htm

VIN# AF02MS14143

A= Ford USA

F= La Villa, Mexico City

02= 1973 Mexican Mach 1

M= 1972

S= November

14143= Consecutive Unit Number

the car is not late year or 73 1/2, its actualy built in Nov 1972, so its an early 1973 car.

I know there are some Marti reports that show some US cars being sold almost a year later than manufactured.

??? Maybe in Mexico the car did not sell until later than normal - the dealer actually tried to call it a 72 1/2 or maybe more incorrectly called it a 73 1/2 ?

I really have learned a lot about the Mexican cars but there is still a lot to discover with them.

Since they were sent there only partially assembled per their country's import requirements, they were originally equipped with some unique differences. As are others similarly imported to Latin and S. American counties. The Mexican cars' door panels and engine parts.

Check out this link I found that describes the importing of these "knock down kits". Personally I found it very interesting.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knock-down_kit#Automotive

Ray

So the seats, front bumper, door panels, ect are Mexico 73 correct?

 

[Boss1Ray]

Mark,

Can't say about the bumper or seats. Apparently I am having trouble seeing pictures others are seeing.

That pic of the black interior - the door panels are definitely the same as the Mexican Mustangs.

Ray

 

[imusa76]

the seats and funky looking bumper are very questionable.

 

[Widowmaker00]

Although I still think the car is overpriced, it being a Mexican car probably does make it considerably more rare. I have seen a picture of the Mexican Shelbys with similar hood stripes.

 

[Boss1Ray]

That front bumper is a poor attempt to make a copy or terrible repair of a factory 73 front bumper.

I agree the price seems high but it would be very interesting to see the original window sticker.

And a Marti would be cool too.

Ray

 

[JimNiki]

When the xw and xy gt's skyrocketed in price here in au in the boom pre gfc, they started importing them from south africa. I don't believe they generated the enthusiam of their locally made brothers, hence their values never reached the same levels.

 

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quote=imusa76;117910]

Would someone with a Marti By the Numbers please throw the BS flag on the VIN#.

Mark its a Mexican VIN#

This car is the following acording to http://www.hammar.dyndns.org/~mexmust/vins.htm

VIN# AF02MS14143

A= Ford USA

F= La Villa, Mexico City

02= 1973 Mexican Mach 1

M= 1972

S= November

14143= Consecutive Unit Number

the car is not late year or 73 1/2, its actualy built in Nov 1972, so its an early 1973 car.

 

[auron73mach1]

Made in December nice