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First generation · Closing the first chapter

1973 MUSTANG.

The original platform reaches its final model year. Convertible production ends before returning a decade later.

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First generation Mustang, representative of the generation, not necessarily this model year

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CLOSING THE FIRST CHAPTER.

The original platform reaches its final model year. Convertible production ends before returning a decade later.

A long hood, a short rear deck, and a remarkably personal idea of performance. The original Mustang offered a choice of body styles, engines, and equipment that let the same basic car become a daily driver, a boulevard cruiser, or a competition machine.

IDENTIFY THE CONFIGURATION.

A model year is the starting point. Confirm the body style, engine, transmission, axle, market, and factory packages before comparing specifications or ordering parts. A restored or modified Mustang may no longer match its original build.

Generation
First generation
Reference market
United States
This year has an overview and source directory. Individual trim and powertrain records are not yet transcribed; use the original year-specific publication for those details.

OWNERSHIP NOTES.

Inspect the cowl, floor pans, torque boxes, shock towers, rear frame rails, and trunk drop-offs. Verify engine and body identification against year-specific records. Restoration quality and structural integrity matter more than fresh paint.

The imported 2016 workshop manual is not a substitute for this model year’s service information. Use the correct factory publication.

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