1963 Ford 300 4-Door Sedan
The 300 4-door sedan served fleet buyers and budget-conscious families who needed full-size capacity without luxury features.
3U54C175969
8 Cyl. 289 C.I.
Engine
4-Door Sedan
Body
Louisville, KY
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1963 Ford 300
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 3 | 1963 |
| Plant Code | U | Louisville, KY |
| Model Code | 54 | 300 |
| Engine Code | C | 8 Cyl. 289 C.I. |
| Serial Number | 175969 | Production #175969 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
Model300
Year1963
Body Style4-Door Sedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 289 C.I.
Cylinders8
Displacement289 CID
Horsepower195 HP
Compression Ratio8.7:1
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionAUTO
Assembly PlantLouisville, KY
Plant CodeU
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%
Original Specifications
Front tread61
Wheelbase119
Rear tread60
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)
Powertrain Details Enhanced Data
Axle Type
Semifloating
Pricing & Production Enhanced Data
No. Produced
44142
Body & Style Enhanced Data
No. Doors
4
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Torque
203@2200
ft/lbs
Engine No. Location
Plate on left front door pillar post.
Type
Single downdraft
Engine Numbers
Last letter in serial no.
Valve Lifters
Mechanical
Type
Inline Valve-in-head
Brake Horsepower
138@4200
hp
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (14)
Cooling System
Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Battery
12
V
Cooling System
15 Quarts
Exhaust System
Single with crossover
Radiator
Fin and tube
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Optional Equipment
Fordomatic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment
Pushbutton Radio
Optional Equipment
Power brakes
Optional Equipment
Power steering
Steering Gear
Recirculating ball and nut
Rear Suspension
Longitudinal leaf spring
Front Suspension
Independent ball joint with coil springs
Drive
Rear wheel drive
Spare Location
Trunk
Tire Size
6.5 x 13
Series
300 6
Origin
United States
Model Year
1963
Make
Ford
Body Maker
Ford
Model Number
54E
Service
Hydraulic self-adjusting
Emergency
Rear service brakes
Brake Size
11
in.
Fuel
20
gal.
Transmission
3
pt.
Oil
4
qt.
Rear Differential
5
pt.
Compression Ratio-Std
8.4
:1
Displacement
223.51
cu. in.
Cylinders
6
Rated Horsepower
31.54
hp
Rear Tread
60
in.
Wheelbase
119
in.
Front Tread
61
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
3.26
:1
2nd
1.84
:1
3rd
1
:1
5th
Not applicable
:1
Reverse
3.35
:1
B
&s 3 5/8 & 3 39/64
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.