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1963 Ford Fairlane 500 4-Door Sedan

The Fairlane 500 4-door offered premium mid-size family transportation at a competitive price point.
3K42L177652
221 V-8
Engine
4-Door Sedan
Body
Kansas City, KS
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1963 Ford Fairlane 500

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 3 1963
Plant Code K Kansas City, KS
Model Code 42 Fairlane 500
Engine Code L 221 V-8
Serial Number 177652 Production #177652

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelFairlane 500
Year1963
Body Style4-Door Sedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine221 V-8
Cylinders8
Displacement221 CID
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionAUTO
Assembly PlantKansas City, KS
Plant CodeK
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Length197.6
Height55.4
Front tread57
Wheelbase115.5
Rear tread56

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $2304.00
No. Produced 104175

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Length 197.6 in.
Height 55.4 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Origin United States
Displacement 169.57 cu. in.
Brake Horsepower 138@4200 hp
Engine Numbers Last letter in serial no.
Type Single downdraft
Type Inline Valve-in-head
Rated Horsepower 29.4 hp
Main Bearings 4
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (14)
Exhaust System Single with crossover
Radiator Fin and tube
Cooling System 15 Quarts
Battery 12 V
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Optional Equipment Fordomatic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment Pushbutton Radio
Optional Equipment Power brakes
Optional Equipment Power steering
Steering Gear Recirculating ball and nut
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension Longitudinal leaf spring
Drive Rear wheel drive
Spare Location Trunk
Tire Size 6.5 x 13
Model Year 1963
Series Fairlane 6 500
Make Ford
Model Number 54B
Body Maker Ford
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Emergency Rear service brakes
Brake Size 11 in.
Fuel 20 gal.
Transmission 2.5 pt.
Rear Differential 5 pt.
Oil 4 qt.
Block Material Cast alloy iron
Engine No. Location Plate on left front door pillar post.
Compression Ratio-Std 8.4 :1
Torque 203@2200 ft/lbs
Cylinders 6
Rear Tread 56 in.
Wheelbase 115.5 in.
Front Tread 57 in.
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.50 :1
Carburetor Own
Clutch Size 9.5 inches
Clutch Type Single plate dry disc
No. Of Gears 3
1st 3.29 :1
2nd 1.83 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 4.48 :1
B &s 3 1/2 & 2 15/16

Enhanced Data Note: The enhanced vehicle data shown above represents the base vehicle configuration as manufactured. Individual vehicles may vary depending on factory options and modifications made throughout the vehicle's history.