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1969 Ford Fairlane 500 Convertible

Muscle Car Era
9H36F207965
8 Cyl. 302 C.I. (2-V)
Engine
Convertible
Body
Lorain, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
1969 Ford Fairlane 500 Convertible

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 9 1969
Plant Code H Lorain, OH
Model Code 36 Fairlane 500
Engine Code F 8 Cyl. 302 C.I. (2-V)
Serial Number 207965 Unit #207965

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelFairlane 500
Year1969
Body StyleConvertible
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 302 C.I. (2-V)
Assembly PlantLorain, OH

Original Specifications

Weight3230
Length201.1
Height52.8
Wheelbase116
Width74.6

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $2834.00
No. Produced 5424

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 2

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Weight 3230 lbs
Length 201.1 in.
Height 52.8 in.
Width 74.6 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Type Single downdraft
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Rated Horsepower 32.5 hp
Displacement 250 cu. in.
Type Constant mesh
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Torque 240@1600 ft/lbs
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (30)
Fuel Type Regular
Battery 12 V
Radiator Tubular and fin
Cooling System 9.9 Quarts
Exhaust System Single
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Optional Equipment Select-Shift automatic transmission
Optional Equipment Front disc rear drum brakes
Optional Equipment 351 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Power steering
Steering Gear Recirculating ball and nut
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension Hotchkiss
Drive Rear wheel drive
VIN Location On plate on top of left side of dashboard visible through windshield.
Tire Size 7.35 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Make Ford
Model Year 1969
Series Fairlane 6 500
Origin United States
Body Maker Ford
Model Number 76B
Emergency Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Size 10 in.
Service Dual hydraulic
Rear Differential 4 pt.
Fuel 20 gal.
Transmission 3.5 pt.
Oil 4.5 qt.
Compression Ratio-Std 9.0 :1
Type Inline 6 overhead valve
Cylinders 6
Main Bearings 7
Brake Horsepower 155@4000 hp
Wheelbase 116 in.
Front Tread 58.8 in.
Rear Tread 58.5 in.
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.0 :1
Carburetor Autolite
Clutch Size 9 inches
Clutch Type Single dry plate
No. Of Gears 3
1st 2.99 :1
2nd 1.75 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 3.17 :1
B &s 3.68 & 3.91

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.