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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.
Shown as 1960 Ford Fairlane, not confirmed by the VIN. Back to the default reading
0K31D609721
6 Cyl. OHV 144 C.I. (L.C.
Engine
2-Door Club Sedan
Body
Kansas City, KS
Plant
Pre-Muscle Car Era
Era

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

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1960 Ford Fairlane

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VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 0 1960
Plant Code K Kansas City, KS
Model Code 31 Fairlane
Engine Code D 6 Cyl. OHV 144 C.I. (L.C., 84 Octane)
Serial Number 609721 Production #609721

Basic Information

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

Engine & Details

Engine6 Cyl. OHV 144 C.I. (L.C., 84 Octane)
Cylinders6
Displacement144 CID
Carburetor1 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantKansas City, KS
Plant CodeK
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)