1972 Ford Custom 500 6 Sedan
A notch above the base Custom, the six-cylinder Custom 500 sedan filled out Ford's full-size range for 1972, with 24,870 built on the 121" wheelbase at $3,393.
2N53P125300
429 CID V8 (P)
Engine
Sedan
Body
Norfolk, VA (N)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1972 Ford Custom 500 6
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 2 | 1972 |
| Plant Code | N | Norfolk, VA (N) |
| Model Code | 53 | Custom 500 6 |
| Engine Code | P | 429 CID V8 (P) |
| Serial Number | 125300 | Production #125300 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelCustom 500 6
Year1972
Body StyleSedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine429 CID V8 (P)
Assembly PlantNorfolk, VA (N)
Plant CodeN
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Specifications
Engine
Engine429 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement429 CID
Dimensions
Production24870
Weight3805
Doors4
Height54.9
Length218.4
Wheelbase121
Width79.2
Rear Tread64.3
Front Tread63.3
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio3.25
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearIntegral power
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
1st Gear Ratio2.99
2nd Gear Ratio1.75
Reverse Ratio3.17
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Tire SizeF78 x 15
Brakes
Service BrakesDual hydraulic
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity23
Oil Capacity5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
RadiatorTubular and fin
Cooling14.4 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
Fuel TypeRegular
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle
Battery12
Equipment
Equipment351 cu. in. V8 engine / 400 cu. in. V8 engine / 429 cu. in. V8 engine / Air conditioning / Front disc rear drum brakes / Power seats / Power windows / Radio / Speed control device
Colors
Exterior ColorsBlack / Bright Green Gold Metallic / Dark Green Metallic / Ginger Glow / Gold Glow / Gray Gold Metallic / Ivy Glow / Light Blue / Light Gray Metallic / Maroon / Medium Blue Metallic / Medium Brown Metallic / Medium Green Metallic / Red / White / Yellow
Pricing
MSRP$3393.00
Specifications are for this model. The 1972 VIN resolves model year, model, body style, and engine; the engine shown is the VIN-coded engine (other engines were optional). Figures vary by option and are representative of the model as built.