Production & Historical Information
In 1972, Edsel B. Ford was the Merchandising Manager for the Ford Division. Only 24 years old, Edsel had a keen eye for automotive trends both good and bad. He was known to be fond of special trim packages. Ford directed his staff to come up with a saleable treatment that would be tailored to the Mustang, Maverick and Pinto product lines. The marketing boys came up with the Sprint Decor Option to celebrate the 1972 Olympics.
The Sprint Decor Option Package included; classic white body paint with a racy splash of blue, and a sporty streak of red. Only 9,383 Mustang Sprints of varying body styles were produced between March and June of 1972.
The Sprint Decor Option Package represented less than 7.5% of all Mustang production in 1972. There were a total of 125,813 Mustangs produced in 1972.
All 1972 Mustang Sprints were produced in the Dearborn, Michigan plant. Most of the Mustang Sprints were built with the 302 2V Windsors. Over 5600 total were F codes. But others were built with 2-barrel Cleveland V8 engines, a few Q-code 351 4 barrels, and even a 6-cylinder engine.
TRIM CODE Identification
1972 Sprint Coupes and Sportsroofs had a unique TRIM code of (HB). The fifty Convertible’s produced for the Cherry Blossom Parade had a TRIM code that was left (blank) on the vehicle dataplate.
VIN NUMBERS
The VIN numbers for the “50 of a Kind” convertibles were sequential, ranging from 2F03F184256 to 2F03F184305.
Production & Historical Information
In 1972, Edsel B. Ford was the Merchandising Manager for the Ford Division. Only 24 years old, Edsel had a keen eye for automotive trends both good and bad. He was known to be fond of special trim packages. Ford directed his staff to come up with a saleable treatment that would be tailored to the Mustang, Maverick and Pinto product lines. The marketing boys came up with the Sprint Decor Option to celebrate the 1972 Olympics.
The Sprint Decor Option Package included; classic white body paint with a racy splash of blue, and a sporty streak of red. Only 9,383 Mustang Sprints of varying body styles were produced between March and June of 1972.
The Sprint Decor Option Package represented less than 7.5% of all Mustang production in 1972. There were a total of 125,813 Mustangs produced in 1972.
All 1972 Mustang Sprints were produced in the Dearborn, Michigan plant. Most of the Mustang Sprints were built with the 302 2V Windsors. Over 5600 total were F codes. But others were built with 2-barrel Cleveland V8 engines, a few Q-code 351 4 barrels, and even a 6-cylinder engine.
TRIM CODE Identification
1972 Sprint Coupes and Sportsroofs had a unique TRIM code of (HB). The fifty Convertible’s produced for the Cherry Blossom Parade had a TRIM code that was left (blank) on the vehicle dataplate.
VIN NUMBERS
The VIN numbers for the “50 of a Kind” convertibles were sequential, ranging from 2F03F184256 to 2F03F184305.
By the Numbers
1972 Sprint Mustang Sportsroof
- 1972 List Price: $2,736
- Total Production: 3,086
- Production by Package
- Package A: 1,908
- Package B: 1,178
- Production by Engine
- L 250-1v: 49
- F 302-2v: 1,268
- H 351-2v: 1,471
- Q 351-4v: 298
1972 Sprint Mustang Coupe
- 1972 List Price: $2,679
- Total Production: 6,247
- Production by Package
- Package A: 5,512
- Package B: 735
- Production by Engine
- L 250-1v: 365
- F 302-2v: 4,306
- H 351-2v: 1,486
- Q 351-4v: 90
1972 Sprint Mustang Convertible
- 1972 List Price: $2,965
- Total Production: 50
- Production by Package
- Package A: 50
- Package B: 0
- Production by Engine
- L 250-1v: 0
- F 302-2v: 50
- H 351-2v: 0
- Q 351-4v: 0
Statistical production information provided by Ford Motor Company and Marti Auto Works.
1972 Mustang Sprint Option Packages
Package A
TOTAL PRODUCTION: 7470- Special Red-White-and-Blue Tutone Exterior
- USA Shield on Rear Quarter Panels
- Accent Tape Stripes
- Color-Keyed Front Bumper
- Color-Keyed Back Panel with Accent Stripe
- Trim Rings and Color-Keyed Caps
- Hood with Tutone Tape and Accent Stripe
- Distinctive Vinyl Bucket Seats with Color-Keyed White Bolsters and Blue Lambeth Cloth Inserts, Separated by Red Piping
- Dual Racing Mirrors
- E70x14 White Sidewall Tires
- Bright Blue Carpet
Package B
TOTAL PRODUCTION: 1913- All items in Package A
- Competition Suspension
- F60x15 Wide Oval Raised White Letter Tires
- Magnum 500 Chrome Wheels