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1960 Ford Fairlane 2-Door Club Sedan

The 1960 Fairlane represented the base full-size model as Ford transitioned its naming strategy, preparing for the Fairlane nameplate's eventual move to mid-size in 1962.
Confidence 95%
0C31X143140
8 Cyl. 352 C.I. (Dual)
Engine
2-Door Club Sedan
Body
Chester, PA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era

Source: NICB Passenger Vehicle Identification Manual; Ford Master Parts Catalog; Flory, American Cars.

No factory image on file
1960 Ford Fairlane

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 0 1960
Plant Code C Chester, PA
Model Code 31 Fairlane
Engine Code X 8 Cyl. 352 C.I. (Dual)
Serial Number 143140 Production #143140

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelFairlane
Year1960
Body Style2-Door Club Sedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 352 C.I. (Dual)
Cylinders8
Displacement352 CID
Horsepower235 HP
Compression Ratio8.9:1
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantChester, PA
Plant CodeC
Pattern SourceFord

Original Specifications (Matched to: Custom & Fairlane)

Bodystyle lifespan1960 through 1962
Headroom front34.0
Headroom rear33.9
Height55.0
Legroom front43.3
Legroom rear41.6
Length213.7
Nameplate origin1957
Wheelbase119.0
Width81.5

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)