1971 Ford Custom 500 6 Hardtop
The Custom 500 was the mid-level full-size Ford for 1971. The Hardtop rode a 121" wheelbase and saw 5,711 built for the model year.
1B52V145783
240 CID I6 (V)
Engine
Hardtop
Body
Oakville, Ontario, Canada (B)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 Ford Custom 500 6
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 1 | 1971 |
| Plant Code | B | Oakville, Ontario, Canada (B) |
| Model Code | 52 | Custom 500 6 |
| Engine Code | V | 240 CID I6 (V) |
| Serial Number | 145783 | Production #145783 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelCustom 500 6
Year1971
Body StyleHardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine240 CID I6 (V)
Assembly PlantOakville, Ontario, Canada (B)
Plant CodeB
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Specifications
Engine
Engine240 CID I6
Cylinders6
Displacement240 CID
Dimensions
Production5711
Doors2
Height54.9
Wheelbase121
Length216.2
Width79.2
Rear Tread64.3
Front Tread63.3
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio3.25
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
3rd Gear Ratio1
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
1st Gear Ratio2.99
2nd Gear Ratio1.75
Reverse Ratio3.17
Suspension
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeF78 x 15
Brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Service BrakesDual hydraulic
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity23
Oil Capacity5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
RadiatorTubular and fin
Cooling14.4 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Fuel TypeRegular
ExhaustSingle
Battery12
Equipment
Equipment390 cu. in. V8 engine / 400 cu. in. V8 engine / 429 cu. in. V8 engine / Air conditioning / Front disc rear drum brakes / Power seats / Power steering / Power windows / Radio / Select-Shift automatic transmission / Speed control device
Colors
Exterior ColorsBlack / Dark Blue Metallic / Dark Green Metallic / Gray Gold Metallic / Light Gold / Light Green / Light Pewter Metallic / Maroon Metallic / Medium Blue Metallic / Medium Brown Metallic / Medium Green Metallic / Pastel Blue / Red / White / Yellow
Specifications are for this model. The 1971 VIN resolves model year, model, body style, and engine; the engine shown is the VIN-coded engine (other engines were optional). Figures vary by option and are representative of the model as built.