1975 Ford Custom 500 Sedan
In four-door form the full-size Custom 500 rode a 121-inch wheelbase from $4,380, the most common Custom 500 body with 31,043 produced.
5B53H218011
351 CID V8 (H)
Engine
Sedan
Body
Oakville, Ontario, Canada (B)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1975 Ford Custom 500
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 5 | 1975 |
| Plant Code | B | Oakville, Ontario, Canada (B) |
| Model Code | 53 | Custom 500 |
| Engine Code | H | 351 CID V8 (H) |
| Serial Number | 218011 | Production #218011 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelCustom 500
Year1975
Body StyleSedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine351 CID V8 (H)
Assembly PlantOakville, Ontario, Canada (B)
Plant CodeB
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Specifications
Engine
Engine351 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement351 CID
Dimensions
Production31043
Weight4377
Doors4
Wheelbase121
Rear Tread64.3
Front Tread64.1
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission25
Differential Ratio2.75
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearIntegral power
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Tire SizeHR78 x 15B
Brakes
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Service BrakesFront disc rear self-adjusting drum
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity24.2
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Battery12
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Cooling17.1 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
RadiatorTubular and fin
Fuel TypeRegular
ExhaustSingle
Equipment
Equipment400 cu. in. V8 engine / 460 cu. in. V8 engine / Air conditioning / Power vent windows / Power windows / Pushbutton Radio / Radio / Speed control device
Colors
Exterior ColorsAqua Blue Metallic / Black / Bright Blue Metallic / Bright Dark Blue Metallic / Bright Gold Yellow Metallic / Bright Lime Gold Metallic / Bright Red / Bright Yellow / Copper Metallic / Dark Brown Metallic / Dark Copper Metallic / Dark Ginger Metallic / Dark Gold Metallic / Dark Jade Metallic / Dark Red / Dark Yellow Green Metallic / Ginger Bronze Metallic / Light Green / Light Green Gold Metallic / Maize Yellow / Maroon Metallic / Medium Blue Metallic / Medium Ivy Bronze Metallic / Medium Slate Gray / Medium Taupe Met / Orange / Pastel Blue / Red / Red Glamour Metallic / Red Glow Metallic / Saddle Bronze Metallic / Silver Blue Metallic / Silver Metallic / Tan Metallic / Unique Gold Metallic / White / Yellow
Pricing
MSRP$4380.00
Other
Fbsize11.72
Specifications are for this model. The 1975 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.