5 = The year model, in this example 1965. 1970 cars have a "0". R = Assembly plant were your mustang was Built. 09 = Body style, coupe convertible, ect, C = Engine code 123456 = Consecutive unit number
Assembly plant Code Assembly plant
F Dearborn, Michigan R San Jose, California T Metuchen, New Jersey
Body Codes Body Code - Body Style
01 Hardtop 02 Fastback 03 Convertible
Engine Codes CID = Cubic Inch displacement, V8 = 8 cylinder, I6 = 6 cylinder, V = induction venturi (4V would be a 4 barrel carburetor)
Engine Code Engine Type
A - V8 289 CID 4V C - V8 289 CID 2V K - V8 289 CID 4V High Performance S - V8 390 CID 4V Big Block T - I6 200 CID 1V
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These change a lot depending on your model year. For example the S code wasn't available until 67 or 68. Your also missing the "D" code which was available only on the early 65's (64 1/2). I didn't go to the link provided, but I didn't want someone to think your list was comprehensive.
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