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1962 Ford Fairlane 500 4-Door Town Sedan

This upscale Fairlane variant competed directly against Chevrolet's new Chevy II in the burgeoning mid-size market.
2F42I505973
4-Door Town Sedan
Body
Dearborn, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1962 Ford Fairlane 500

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 2 1962
Plant Code F Dearborn, MI
Model Code 42 Fairlane 500
Engine Code I Unknown Engine
Serial Number 505973 Production #505973

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelFairlane 500
Year1962
Body Style4-Door Town Sedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Assembly PlantDearborn, MI
Plant CodeF
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%

Original Specifications (Matched to: Fairlane)

Bodystyle lifespan1962 through 1965
Headroom front34.0
Headroom rear33.5
Height54.9
Legroom front44.8
Legroom rear38.4
Length197.0
Nameplate origin1955
Wheelbase115.5
Width71.3

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)