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1960 Ford Falcon 2-Door Station Wagon

The Falcon wagon introduced compact utility to American families in 1960, going head-to-head with Chrysler's new Valiant wagon; Chevrolet's rival Corvair would not offer a wagon until 1961.
0K21T216149
8 Cyl. 292 C.I. (Dual L.C. Export
Engine
2-Door Station Wagon
Body
Kansas City, KS
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1960 Ford Falcon

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 0 1960
Plant Code K Kansas City, KS
Model Code 21 Falcon
Engine Code T 8 Cyl. 292 C.I. (Dual L.C. Export, 84 Octane)
Serial Number 216149 Production #216149

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelFalcon
Year1960
Body Style2-Door Station Wagon
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 292 C.I. (Dual L.C. Export, 84 Octane)
Cylinders8
Displacement292 CID
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantKansas City, KS
Plant CodeK
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1960 through 1963
Headroom front38.9
Headroom rear37.3
Height54.5
Legroom front44.6
Legroom rear40.1
Length181.2
Nameplate origin1960
Wheelbase109.5
Width70.6

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)