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1970 Ford Custom 500 4-Door Sedan

The Custom 500 added brighter trim and a more finished cabin to the base full-size Ford, the mid-grade big sedan below the Galaxie 500 in 1970.
0F53X281309
390 CID V8
Engine
4-Door Sedan
Body
Dearborn, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1970 Ford Custom 500

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 0 1970
Plant Code F Dearborn, MI
Model Code 53 Custom 500
Engine Code X 390 CID V8
Serial Number 281309 Production #281309

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelCustom 500
Year1970
Body Style4-Door Sedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine390 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement390 CID
Horsepower270 HP
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Carburetor2-barrel
Assembly PlantDearborn, MI
Plant CodeF
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%