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1968 Ford Falcon Standard 2-Dr. Club Coupe

The 1968 Falcon was in its penultimate year as Ford shifted focus to the Maverick compact, making it increasingly rare as production declined.
8X10C146936
8 Cyl. 289 C.I. (2-V)
Engine
2-Dr. Club Coupe
Body
St. Thomas, Ont., CAN
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1968 Ford Falcon Standard

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 8 1968
Plant Code X St. Thomas, Ont., CAN
Model Code 10 Falcon Standard
Engine Code C 8 Cyl. 289 C.I. (2-V)
Serial Number 146936 Production #146936

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelFalcon Standard
Year1968
Body Style2-Dr. Club Coupe
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 289 C.I. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement289 CID
Horsepower195 HP
Compression Ratio8.7:1
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantSt. Thomas, Ont., CAN
Plant CodeX
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Weight2797
Length184.5
Height55
Width73.5
Wheelbase111
Rear tread58.5
Front tread58.8

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $2251.00
No. Produced 36443

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 2

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Weight 2797 lbs
Length 184.5 in.
Height 55 in.
Width 73.5 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Series Falcon
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Block Material Cast alloy iron
Type Inline Valve-in-head
Type Constant mesh
Cylinders 6
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (36)
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Cooling System 9.5 Quarts
Radiator Down flow
Exhaust System Single
Fuel Type Regular
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Battery 12 V
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Optional Equipment Speed control device
Optional Equipment Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment 200 cu. in. Inline 6 engine
Optional Equipment Radio
Optional Equipment Power antenna
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment Power brakes
Optional Equipment 302 cu. in. V8 engine
Steering Gear Magic Circle recirculating ball
Rear Suspension Longitudinal leaf spring
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Drive Rear wheel drive
VIN Location On tab on instrument panel close to windshield on passenger side visible from outside.
Spare Location Trunk
Tire Size 6.95 x 14
Make Ford
Model Year 1968
Origin United States
Body Maker Ford
Model Number 62A
Emergency Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Service Dual hydraulic
Brake Size 9 in.
Rear Differential 2 pt.
Transmission 3.5 pt.
Oil 4.5 qt.
Fuel 16 gal.
Carburetor Autolite
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Main Bearings 4
Displacement 169.57 cu. in.
Rated Horsepower 29.4 hp
Compression Ratio-Std 8.7 :1
Brake Horsepower 100@4000 hp
Type Single downdraft
Torque 156@2000 ft/lbs
Front Tread 58.8 in.
Rear Tread 58.5 in.
Wheelbase 111 in.
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.2 :1
Clutch Size 8.5 inches
Clutch Type Semicentrifugal
No. Of Gears 3
1st 3.41 :1
2nd 1.86 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 3.51 :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.