1957 Ford Country Sedan Country Sedan (Station Wagon)
The Country Sedan was Ford's mid-level four-door station wagon for 1957, offered in six- and nine-passenger form between the budget Ranch Wagon and the wood-trimmed Country Squire.
Confidence
90%
1957 Ford VINs encode year + body style; trim series was on the body/warranty plate. Engine read from the position-0 code.
A7RX208236
6 Cyl. 223 C.I. Mileage Maker (A)
Engine
Country Sedan (Station Wagon)
Body
(R)
Plant
Post-War Era
Era
No factory image on file
1957 Ford Country Sedan
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Code | A | 6 Cyl. 223 C.I. Mileage Maker (A) |
| Year Code | 7 | 1957 |
| Plant Code | R | (R) |
| Body Code | X | X |
| Serial Number | 208236 | Production #208236 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelCountry Sedan
Year1957
Body StyleCountry Sedan (Station Wagon)
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraPost-War Era
Engine & Details
Engine6 Cyl. 223 C.I. Mileage Maker (A)
Assembly Plant(R)
Plant CodeR
Pattern SourceFord
Original Specifications
Wheelbase116
Length203.5
Width77
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)
Specifications
Engine
Engine6 Cyl. 223 C.I. Mileage Maker
Cylinders6
Displacement223 cu in
Horsepower144
Carburetor1 BC
Compression8.6:1
Torque212 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm
Bore & Stroke3 5/8 × 3 39/64 in
Dimensions
Production49638 / 137251
Wheelbase116
Length203.5
Width77
Rear Tread56.4
Front Tread59
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.25
Rear Axle Ratio4.5
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.70
Steering GearWorm & roller
DriveRear wheel drive
Reverse Ratio3.38
Gears3
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Tire Size8 x 14
Brakes
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle
RadiatorFin and tube
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular
Cooling15 Quarts / Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Equipment
EquipmentFordomatic automatic transmission / Power brakes / Power steering
Colors
Exterior ColorsColonial White / Coral Sand & Colonial White / Cumberland Green / Cumberland Green & Colonial White / Doeskin Tan / Doeskin Tan & Colonial White / Dresden Blue / Enamel / Flame Red / Flame Red & Colonial White / GunMetallical Gray / GunMetallical Gray & Colonial White / Inca Gold & Colonial White / Raven Black / Raven Black & Colonia lWhite / Silver Mocha / Silver Mocha & Colonial White / Starmist Blue / Starmist Blue & Colonial White / Willow Green / Willow Green & Colonial White / Woodsmoke Gray / Woodsmoke Gray & Colonial White
Pricing
MSRP$2181.00 / $2280.00
Other
1gear2.78
3gear1
2gear1.61
Pass9
Specifications are for this body style. The 1957 VIN resolves model year, body style, and engine; trim series is not VIN-encoded, so values that vary by series are shown as distinct options/ranges.