1963 Ford Fairlane 500 4-Door Sedan
The Fairlane 500 4-door offered premium mid-size family transportation at a competitive price point.
3A42H203956
4-Door Sedan
Body
Atlanta, GA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1963 Ford Fairlane 500
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 3 | 1963 |
| Plant Code | A | Atlanta, GA |
| Model Code | 42 | Fairlane 500 |
| Engine Code | H | Unknown Engine |
| Serial Number | 203956 | Production #203956 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelFairlane 500
Year1963
Body Style4-Door Sedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Assembly PlantAtlanta, GA
Plant CodeA
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%
Original Specifications
Length197.6
Height55.4
Front tread57
Wheelbase115.5
Rear tread56
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)
Powertrain Details Enhanced Data
Axle Type
Semifloating
Pricing & Production Enhanced Data
Original Base Price
$2304.00
No. Produced
104175
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Length
197.6
in.
Height
55.4
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Origin
United States
Displacement
169.57
cu. in.
Brake Horsepower
138@4200
hp
Engine Numbers
Last letter in serial no.
Type
Single downdraft
Type
Inline Valve-in-head
Rated Horsepower
29.4
hp
Main Bearings
4
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (14)
Exhaust System
Single with crossover
Radiator
Fin and tube
Cooling System
15 Quarts
Battery
12
V
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Cooling System
Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Optional Equipment
Fordomatic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment
Pushbutton Radio
Optional Equipment
Power brakes
Optional Equipment
Power steering
Steering Gear
Recirculating ball and nut
Front Suspension
Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension
Longitudinal leaf spring
Drive
Rear wheel drive
Spare Location
Trunk
Tire Size
6.5 x 13
Model Year
1963
Series
Fairlane 6 500
Make
Ford
Model Number
54B
Body Maker
Ford
Service
Hydraulic self-adjusting
Emergency
Rear service brakes
Brake Size
11
in.
Fuel
20
gal.
Transmission
2.5
pt.
Rear Differential
5
pt.
Oil
4
qt.
Block Material
Cast alloy iron
Engine No. Location
Plate on left front door pillar post.
Compression Ratio-Std
8.4
:1
Torque
203@2200
ft/lbs
Cylinders
6
Rear Tread
56
in.
Wheelbase
115.5
in.
Front Tread
57
in.
Differential
Hypoid
Differential Ratio
3.50
:1
Carburetor
Own
Clutch Size
9.5 inches
Clutch Type
Single plate dry disc
No. Of Gears
3
1st
3.29
:1
2nd
1.83
:1
3rd
1
:1
5th
Not applicable
:1
Reverse
4.48
:1
B
&s 3 1/2 & 2 15/16
Enhanced Data Note: The enhanced vehicle data shown above represents the base vehicle configuration as manufactured. Individual vehicles may vary depending on factory options and modifications made throughout the vehicle's history.