1959 Ford Sunliner Convertible Sunliner Convertible
The Sunliner was introduced as a Fairlane 500 and became a Galaxie during the 1959 model year. It had a hydraulic power-operated top.
Confidence
95%
1959 Ford VINs encode year, series or body style, plant and engine.
H9CC131401
8 Cyl. 352 C.I. 4V (H)
Engine
Sunliner Convertible
Body
Chester, PA (C)
Plant
Post-War Era
Era
Source: NICB Passenger Vehicle Identification Manual (1959); Flory, American Cars 1946-1959.
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1959 Ford Sunliner Convertible
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Code | H | 8 Cyl. 352 C.I. 4V (H) |
| Year Code | 9 | 1959 |
| Plant Code | C | Chester, PA (C) |
| Body Code | C | C |
| Serial Number | 131401 | Production #131401 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelSunliner Convertible
Year1959
Body StyleSunliner Convertible
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraPost-War Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 352 C.I. 4V (H)
Assembly PlantChester, PA (C)
Plant CodeC
Pattern SourceFord
Specifications
Engine
Engine8 Cyl. 352 C.I. 4V
Cylinders8
Displacement352 cu in
Horsepower300 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.