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1960 Ford Falcon 2-Door Sedan

This was the debut year for Ford's revolutionary compact Falcon, which sold over 435,000 units and became Ford's most successful first-year model launch.
0U11W700555
8 Cyl. 292 C.I. (Dual)
Engine
2-Door Sedan
Body
Louisville, KY
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1960 Ford Falcon

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 0 1960
Plant Code U Louisville, KY
Model Code 11 Falcon
Engine Code W 8 Cyl. 292 C.I. (Dual)
Serial Number 700555 Production #700555

Basic Information

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

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 292 C.I. (Dual)
Cylinders8
Displacement292 CID
Horsepower185 HP
Compression Ratio8.8:1
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantLouisville, KY
Plant CodeU
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)