1972 Ford Pinto Station Wagon
The Pinto Station Wagon stretched Ford's subcompact into a small hauler for 1972, keeping the 94" wheelbase; 101,483 were built from $2,265.
Confidence
90%
2R12X165292
122 CID I4 (X)
Engine
Station Wagon
Body
San Jose, CA (R)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1972 Ford Pinto
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 2 | 1972 |
| Plant Code | R | San Jose, CA (R) |
| Model Code | 12 | Pinto |
| Engine Code | X | 122 CID I4 (X) |
| Serial Number | 165292 | Production #165292 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelPinto
Year1972
Body StyleStation Wagon
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine122 CID I4 (X)
Assembly PlantSan Jose, CA (R)
Plant CodeR
Pattern SourceFord
Specifications
Engine
Engine122 CID I4
Cylinders4
Displacement122 CID
Dimensions
Production101483
Doors2
Rear Tread55
Width69.7
Height52
Wheelbase94
Length172.7
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio2.2
Transmission2.8
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRack & pinion
DriveRear wheel drive
4th Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.97
Gears4
1st Gear Ratio3.65
3rd Gear Ratio1.37
Reverse Ratio3.66
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionSemi-elliptic leaf springs
Tire SizeA78 x 13
Brakes
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Drum Size9
Service BrakesDual hydraulic
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity11
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
RadiatorTubular and fin
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
Cooling7.0 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
Equipment
Equipment122 cu. in. Inline 4 engine / Air conditioning / Front disc rear drum brakes / Radio
Colors
Exterior ColorsBright Blue Metallic / Bright Red / Dark Green Metallic / Gold Glow / Grabber Blue / Ivy Glow / Light Blue / Medium Bright Yellow / Medium Brown Metallic / Medium Coral / Medium Green Metallic / Medium Lime Metallic / Medium Yellow Gold / Tan / White
Pricing
MSRP$2265.00
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.