Syntax

Just passing this along.

Using this vin number

5R09C123456

Broken down

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

For vin code results you also try this link
http://www.allfordmustangs.com/Detailed/627.shtml

pichinco

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.