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1962 Ford Fairlane 2-Door Club Sedan

The all-new Fairlane debuted in 1962 as Ford's mid-size entry, filling the gap between compact Falcon and full-size Galaxie.
2A31F269838
8 Cyl. 260 C.I.
Engine
2-Door Club Sedan
Body
Atlanta, GA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1962 Ford Fairlane

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 2 1962
Plant Code A Atlanta, GA
Model Code 31 Fairlane
Engine Code F 8 Cyl. 260 C.I.
Serial Number 269838 Production #269838

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelFairlane
Year1962
Body Style2-Door Club Sedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 260 C.I.
Cylinders8
Displacement260 CID
Horsepower164 HP
Compression Ratio8.7:1
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantAtlanta, GA
Plant CodeA
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1962 through 1965
Headroom front34.0
Headroom rear33.5
Height54.9
Legroom front44.8
Legroom rear38.4
Length197.0
Nameplate origin1955
Wheelbase115.5
Width71.3

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)