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.
D7RX307014
8 Cyl. 312 C.I. Thunderbird Special V8 (D)
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 | D | 8 Cyl. 312 C.I. Thunderbird Special V8 (D) |
| Year Code | 7 | 1957 |
| Plant Code | R | (R) |
| Body Code | X | X |
| Serial Number | 307014 | Production #307014 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelCountry Sedan
Year1957
Body StyleCountry Sedan (Station Wagon)
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraPost-War Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 312 C.I. Thunderbird Special V8 (D)
Assembly Plant(R)
Plant CodeR
Pattern SourceFord
Original Specifications
Length203.5
Width77
Wheelbase116
Weight3590 / 3679
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)
Specifications
Engine
Engine8 Cyl. 312 C.I. Thunderbird Special V8
Cylinders8
Displacement312 cu in
Horsepower245
Carburetor4 BC
Compression9.7:1
Torque332 lb-ft @ 2600 rpm
Bore & Stroke4.00 × 3.50 in
Dimensions
Production49638 / 137251
Length203.5
Width77
Wheelbase116
Rear Tread56.4
Front Tread59
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio4.5
Transmission3.25
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.56
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearWorm & roller
Gears3
DriveRear wheel drive
Reverse Ratio2.86
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Tire Size8 x 14
Brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustDual
RadiatorFin and tube
Fuel TypeRegular
Cooling19 Quarts / Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Battery12
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$2274.00 / $2373.00
Other
Weight3590 / 3679
Doors4
Pass6 / 9
3gear1
2gear1.49
1gear2.4
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.