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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.
Confidence 95% VIN model code 31 was used by both 1962 and 1972 Fords and the VIN does not distinguish them; showing the 1962 interpretation. If this is a 1972 vehicle, verify against the title or body/warranty plate.
2K31B535426
406 4-V High Performance
Engine
2-Door Club Sedan
Body
Kansas City, KS
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1962 Ford Fairlane

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 2 1962
Plant Code K Kansas City, KS
Model Code 31 Fairlane
Engine Code B 406 4-V High Performance
Serial Number 535426 Production #535426

Basic Information

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

Engine & Details

Engine406 4-V High Performance
Cylinders8
Displacement406 CID
Horsepower385 HP
Compression Ratio11.4:1
Carburetor4 BC
TransmissionMAN
Assembly PlantKansas City, KS
Plant CodeK
Pattern SourceFord

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)