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1965 Ford Fairlane 4-Dr. Sedan

The Caliente four-door combined family practicality with sporty styling and performance potential. It offered V8 engine options that appealed to buyers seeking more power in a mid-size package.
5A32T789012
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
Atlanta, GA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1965 Ford Fairlane

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 5 1965
Plant Code A Atlanta, GA
Model Code 32 Fairlane
Engine Code T
Serial Number 789012 Production #789012

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelFairlane
Year1965
Body Style4-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Cylinders6
Displacement200 CID
Horsepower120 HP
Compression Ratio9.2:1
Carburetor1 BC
Transmission** M & A
Assembly PlantAtlanta, GA
Plant CodeA
Pattern SourceLincoln mercury
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Weight2858
Height55.8
Wheelbase116
Length198.4
Width73.8

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $2271.00
No. Produced 25378

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 4

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Weight 2858 lbs
Height 55.8 in.
Length 198.4 in.
Width 73.8 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Make Ford
Type Inline 6 overhead valve
Brake Horsepower 120@4400 hp
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Helical
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Displacement 200 cu. in.
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (31)
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 V
Fuel Type Regular
Exhaust System Single
Radiator Cellular tubular
Cooling System 8.5 Quarts
Cooling System Water pump
Optional Equipment 289 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Power brakes
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment Pushbutton Radio
Steering Gear Recirculating ball and nut
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Drive Rear wheel drive
VIN Location Stamped on vertical face of left front fender apron near the top.
Spare Location Trunk
Tire Size 6.95 x 14
Series Fairlane 6
Origin United States
Model Year 1965
Model Number 54A
Body Maker Ford
Emergency Rear service brakes
Brake Size 10 in.
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Transmission 2 pt.
Fuel 16 gal.
Oil 3.5 qt.
Rear Differential 4.5 pt.
Carburetor Own
Compression Ratio-Std 9.2 :1
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 2.80 :1
Wheelbase 116 in.
Rear Tread 56 in.
Front Tread 57 in.
Rated Horsepower 32.5 hp
Main Bearings 7
Cylinders 6
Type Single downdraft
Torque 185@2400 ft/lbs
Clutch Size 8.5 inches
Clutch Type Single dry plate
No. Of Gears 3
1st 2.76 :1
2nd 1.69 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 3.74 :1
B &s 3.68 & 3.13

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.