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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.
0Y21Y151582
8 Cyl. 352 C.I. (4-V)
Engine
2-Door Station Wagon
Body
Wixom, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1960 Ford Falcon

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 0 1960
Plant Code Y Wixom, MI
Model Code 21 Falcon
Engine Code Y 8 Cyl. 352 C.I. (4-V)
Serial Number 151582 Production #151582

Basic Information

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

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 352 C.I. (4-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement352 CID
Horsepower300 HP
Compression Ratio9.6:1
Carburetor4 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantWixom, MI
Plant CodeY
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)