Reference Details
- Common issue
- A replacement 390, dress-up kit, or S-code VIN presented as proof of the complete GT package. · 1967 Mercury Cyclone GT
- Confidence
- documented · 1967 Mercury Cyclone GT
- Correct value
- S identifies the 390 four-barrel engine family · 1967 Mercury Cyclone GT
- Where to check
- Fifth VIN position, then corroborate assembly dates and car-specific records · 1967 Mercury Cyclone GT
- Common issue
- GT350 M-code or non-Shelby Mustang identity represented as GT500. · 1969 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
- Confidence
- documented · 1969 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
- Correct value
- R = 428 4V (GT500) in the cited Shelby serial guide · 1969 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
- Where to check
- Serial/warranty number documentation · 1969 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
- Common issue
- Assuming any shaker, badge, or 429 callout proves SCJ/Drag Pack identity · 1970 Ford Torino Cobra 429 Cobra Jet
- Confidence
- documented · 1970 Ford Torino Cobra 429 Cobra Jet
- Correct value
- C and J codes are Cobra Jet/Ram-Air Cobra Jet evidence in 1970 decoding references · 1970 Ford Torino Cobra 429 Cobra Jet
- Where to check
- VIN and door data plate/build documentation · 1970 Ford Torino Cobra 429 Cobra Jet
- Confidence
- documented · 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator Boss 302
- Correct value
- G identifies Boss 302; in Cougar sources this positively identifies an Eliminator · 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator Boss 302
- Where to check
- VIN engine-code position and supporting production records · 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator Boss 302
