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The 1971 429 Mustang Registry

The information and statistics on this page were provided to the 429 Megasite courtesy of Mr. Marvin “Scotty” Scothorn, Director of the 71 429 Mustang Registry. If you want to register your car or obtain more information on the registry, you can contact Scotty by e-mail at mescothorn@earthlink.net

Blurred car speeding on a race track.

The 429 Registry Letter and Car Registration form are below (click to enlarge and print);

1971 Mustang Registry information and registration letter.

Registry Letter

Note that the numbers and stats shown below are only for cars contained in the 1971 429 Mustang Registry – not for all 1971 429 Mustangs built. There are currently a total of 334 ’71 429 Mustangs registered as of 4/2/08.

1971 Mustang equipment checklist and ID tag forms.
1971 Ford Mustang Registry form document scan.

Registration Form

Note: Updated on 4/2/08 with the latest figures from Registry Director Scotty Scothorn. Note that numbers revised from the previous (12/26/05) figures are shown in Red :

Breakdown By Model

Model Previous Number Registered from 12/26/05 Updated on 4/2/08.
Revised numbers shown in Red
Mach 1 265 282
Convertible 16 17
Sportsroof 11 13
Hard Top 7 8
Grande 6 6
TOTAL: 311 334

Breakdown By Engine Code

Engine Previous Number Registered from 12/26/05 Updated on 4/2/08.
Revised numbers shown in Red
J Code (Ram Air) 251 270
C Code (non-Ram Air) 55 57

Breakdown of Drag Pack By Engine Code

Drag Pack Previous Number Registered from 12/26/05 Updated on 4/2/08.
Revised numbers shown in Red
J Code (Ram Air) 98 101
C Code (non-Ram Air) 8 9

Breakdown By Transmission Type

Transmission Code Previous Number Registered from 12/26/05 Updated on 4/2/08.
Revised numbers shown in Red
U (C6 Automatic) 144 151
6 (4 Speed) 134 135

Breakdown By Axle Type

Axle Code Previous Number Registered from 12/26/05 Updated on 4/2/08.
Revised numbers shown in Red
V (3.91 locking) 62 64
Y (4.11 locking) 63 65
R (3.25 locking) 41 42
9 (3.25 conventional) 41 41
S (3.50 locking) 17 19
A (3.50 conventional 16 17

Breakdown By Option

Option Previous Number of Cars Registered with this Option on 12/26/05 Updated on 4/2/08. Revised numbers shown in Red
Air Conditioning 89 92
Bumper Guards 14 14
Clock – Dash 39 41
Clock – Console 140 144
Convenience Group 77 78
Decor Group 32 32
Deluxe Seat Belts with Warning Lights 46 47
Detroit Locker 63 64
Door Edge Guards 15 15
Drag Pack 106 110
Dual Racing Mirrors 214 219
Floor Mats 83 85
Fold Down Rear Seat 102 104
Full Length Console 155 160
Instrumentation Group 192 197
Intermittent Wipers 38 41
Mach 1 Sports Interior 172 176
Oil Cooler 29 30
Power Disc Brakes 241 249
Power Steering 206 213
Power Windows 55 59
Protection Package 11 12
Radio AM 77 78
Radio AM/FM 72 75
Radio AM/8 Track 59 63
Ram Air 192 196
Rear Window Defroster 37 42
Rev Limiter- CJ 4 speed 17 17
Rev Limiter- SCJ 4 speed 50 50
Rim Blow Steering Wheel 61 64
Space Saver Spare 117 118
Spoiler – Front 11 11
Spoiler – Rear 43 45
Spoiler – Front & Rear 70 72
Tape Stripe 97 99
Tilt Steering Column 66 62
Tinted Glass 143 149
Traction Lock 132 135
Vinyl Roof 7 7
Hub Caps 79 80
Trim Rings 70 71
Magnum 500s 110 114
Sport Caps 15 16

Breakdown By Paint Color Code

Paint Color Code Previous Number Registered from 12/26/05 Updated on 4/2/08.
Revised numbers shown in Red
V – Light Pewter Metallic 55 59
3 – Bright Red 40 40
A – Black 35 35
M – White 25 26
D – Grabber Yellow 29 31
6 – Bright Blue Metallic 21 22
C – Dark Green Metallic 19 21
Z – Grabber Green 16 16
I – Grabber Lime Green 12 13
J – Grabber Blue 11 11
E – Med. Goldenrod Yellow 9 9
5 – Medium Brown Metallic 3 3
N – Pastel Blue 2 2
8 – Light Gold 1 1 1
B – Maroon Metallic 1 1
P – Medium Green Metallic 1 1