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1962 Ford Fairlane 4-Door Town Sedan

This mid-size sedan introduced Ford's innovative unibody construction to create a lighter, more efficient family car.
2K32F533721
8 Cyl. 260 C.I.
Engine
4-Door Town Sedan
Body
Kansas City, KS
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1962 Ford Fairlane

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 2 1962
Plant Code K Kansas City, KS
Model Code 32 Fairlane
Engine Code F 8 Cyl. 260 C.I.
Serial Number 533721 Production #533721

Basic Information

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

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 260 C.I.
Cylinders8
Displacement260 CID
Horsepower164 HP
Compression Ratio8.7:1
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantKansas City, KS
Plant CodeK
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

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)