1965 Ford Fairlane 500 4-Door Sedan
Muscle Car Era
5G42A234567
289 CID 4V V8
Engine
4-Door Sedan
Body
Chicago, IL
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1965 Ford Fairlane 500
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 5 | 1965 |
| Plant Code | G | Chicago, IL |
| Model Code | 42 | Fairlane 500 |
| Engine Code | A | 289 CID 4V V8 |
| Serial Number | 234567 | Unit #234567 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelFairlane 500
Year1965
Body Style4-Door Sedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine289 CID 4V V8
Assembly PlantChicago, IL
Original Specifications
Weight2863
Height55.8
Length198.4
Wheelbase116
Width73.8
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)
Powertrain Details Enhanced Data
Axle Type
Semifloating
Pricing & Production Enhanced Data
Original Base Price
$2353.00
No. Produced
77836
Body & Style Enhanced Data
No. Doors
4
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Weight
2863
lbs
Height
55.8
in.
Length
198.4
in.
Width
73.8
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Make
Ford
Torque
185@2400
ft/lbs
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Main Bearings
7
Type
Helical
Displacement
200
cu. in.
Cylinders
6
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (31)
Cooling System
Water pump
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Cooling System
8.5 Quarts
Exhaust System
Single
Fuel Type
Regular
Radiator
Cellular tubular
Battery
12
V
Optional Equipment
289 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
Power brakes
Optional Equipment
Power steering
Optional Equipment
Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment
Pushbutton Radio
Steering Gear
Recirculating ball and nut
Front Suspension
Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension
Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Drive
Rear wheel drive
VIN Location
Stamped on vertical face of left front fender apron near the top.
Spare Location
Trunk
Tire Size
6.95 x 14
Series
Fairlane 6 500
Origin
United States
Model Year
1965
Model Number
54B
Body Maker
Ford
Emergency
Rear service brakes
Brake Size
10
in.
Service
Hydraulic self-adjusting
Transmission
2
pt.
Fuel
16
gal.
Oil
3.5
qt.
Rear Differential
4.5
pt.
Carburetor
Own
Compression Ratio-Std
9.2
:1
Differential
Hypoid
Differential Ratio
2.80
:1
Rear Tread
56
in.
Front Tread
57
in.
Brake Horsepower
120@4400
hp
Wheelbase
116
in.
Rated Horsepower
32.5
hp
Type
Inline 6 overhead valve
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type
Single downdraft
Clutch Size
8.5 inches
Clutch Type
Single dry plate
No. Of Gears
3
1st
2.76
:1
2nd
1.69
:1
3rd
1
:1
5th
Not applicable
:1
Reverse
3.74
:1
B
&s 3.68 & 3.13
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.