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1961 Ford Fairlane 500 4-Door Town Sedan

The Fairlane 500 Town Sedan provided a step up from the base Fairlane with enhanced trim and features for middle-class families.
1P42V160003
6 Cyl. 223 C.I.
Engine
4-Door Town Sedan
Body
Twin Cities, MN
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1961 Ford Fairlane 500

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 1 1961
Plant Code P Twin Cities, MN
Model Code 42 Fairlane 500
Engine Code V 6 Cyl. 223 C.I.
Serial Number 160003 Production #160003

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelFairlane 500
Year1961
Body Style4-Door Town Sedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine6 Cyl. 223 C.I.
Cylinders6
Displacement223 CID
Horsepower135 HP
Compression Ratio8.4:1
Carburetor1 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantTwin Cities, MN
Plant CodeP
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%