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1964 Ford Ford Custom 500 4-Dr. Sedan

The Custom 500 4-door sedan provided economical full-size transportation for budget-conscious families.
4P52C181561
8 Cyl. 289 C.I. (2-V)
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
Twin Cities, MN
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1964 Ford Ford Custom 500

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 4 1964
Plant Code P Twin Cities, MN
Model Code 52 Ford Custom 500
Engine Code C 8 Cyl. 289 C.I. (2-V)
Serial Number 181561 Production #181561

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelFord Custom 500
Year1964
Body Style4-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 289 C.I. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement289 CID
Horsepower195 HP
Compression Ratio9.0:1
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantTwin Cities, MN
Plant CodeP
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Width80
Height56.5
Length209.8
Wheelbase119

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $2507.00
No. Produced 68828

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 4

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Width 80 in.
Height 56.5 in.
Length 209.8 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Displacement 223.51 cu. in.
Torque 203@2200 ft/lbs
Type Single downdraft
Brake Horsepower 138@4200 hp
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (16)
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Cooling System 15 Quarts
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Exhaust System Single
Radiator Tube and corrugated fin & core
Battery 12 V
Optional Equipment 427 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Optional Equipment 428 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment 390 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment 289 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment 352 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Pushbutton Radio
Optional Equipment Power brakes
Optional Equipment Power windows
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment Power seats
Steering Gear Recirculating ball and nut
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension Longitudinal leaf spring
Drive Rear wheel drive
VIN Location On tab attached to top right side of dash panel in engine compartment
Tire Size 7.00 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Origin United States
Make Ford
Model Year 1964
Series Custom 500 6
Model Number 54B
Body Maker Ford
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Emergency Rear service brakes
Brake Size 11 in.
Oil 5 qt.
Fuel 20 gal.
Transmission 3 pt.
Rear Differential 5 pt.
Carburetor Own
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Compression Ratio-Std 8.4 :1
Type Inline Valve-in-head
Engine No. Location Plate on left front door pillar post.
Rated Horsepower 31.54 hp
Engine Numbers Last letter in serial no.
Cylinders 6
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Wheelbase 119 in.
Front Tread 61 in.
Rear Tread 60 in.
Differential Ratio 3.5 :1
Differential Hypoid
Clutch Size 9.5 inches
Clutch Type Single dry plate
No. Of Gears 3
1st 3.26 :1
2nd 1.84 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 3.35 :1
B &s 3 5/8 & 3 39/64

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.