1959 Ford Custom 300 Custom 300
Body letter G is the Custom 300, Ford's lowest-priced series for 1959. The VIN does not say whether the car is a business sedan, a two-door or a four-door.
Confidence
95%
1959 Ford VINs encode year, series or body style, plant and engine.
C9AG169282
8 Cyl. 292 C.I. (C)
Engine
Custom 300
Body
Atlanta, GA (A)
Plant
Post-War Era
Era
Source: NICB Passenger Vehicle Identification Manual (1959); Flory, American Cars 1946-1959.
No factory image on file
1959 Ford Custom 300
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Code | C | 8 Cyl. 292 C.I. (C) |
| Year Code | 9 | 1959 |
| Plant Code | A | Atlanta, GA (A) |
| Body Code | G | G |
| Serial Number | 169282 | Production #169282 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelCustom 300
Year1959
Body StyleCustom 300
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraPost-War Era
Body Styles Offered
- Business sedan (2-door)
- Tudor sedan (2-door)
- Fordor sedan (4-door)
The 1959 Ford serial number does not say which of these body styles this car is.
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 292 C.I. (C)
Assembly PlantAtlanta, GA (A)
Plant CodeA
Pattern SourceFord
Specifications
Engine
Engine8 Cyl. 292 C.I.
Cylinders8
Displacement292 cu in
Horsepower200 hp (gross)
Dimensions
Wheelbase118.0 in
Length208.0 in
Width76.8 in
Height56.0 in
Dimensions are for this body style and are the same in every series that offers it. Horsepower is the gross rating the engine was listed at, which the VIN does not tie to a compression ratio or transmission.