1962 Ford Fairlane 500 4-Door Town Sedan
This upscale Fairlane variant competed directly against Chevrolet's new Chevy II in the burgeoning mid-size market.
Confidence
95%
Engine code '0' isn't a documented Ford engine code for this model year -- check the VIN plate; common misreads: C, D, O.
2F420180877
4-Door Town Sedan
Body
Dearborn, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
Source: NICB Passenger Vehicle Identification Manual; Ford Master Parts Catalog; Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1962 Ford Fairlane 500
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 2 | 1962 |
| Plant Code | F | Dearborn, MI |
| Model Code | 42 | Fairlane 500 |
| Engine Code | 0 | Unknown Engine |
| Serial Number | 180877 | Production #180877 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelFairlane 500
Year1962
Body Style4-Door Town Sedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Assembly PlantDearborn, MI
Plant CodeF
Pattern SourceFord
Original Specifications (Matched to: Fairlane)
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)