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1961 Ford Fairlane 2-Door Club Sedan

The 1961 Fairlane represented Ford's full-size entry-level model, positioned below the Galaxie in the lineup and offering traditional Ford styling at a lower price point.
1E31Z178358
8 Cyl. 390 (4-V Police)
Engine
2-Door Club Sedan
Body
Mahwah, NJ
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1961 Ford Fairlane

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 1 1961
Plant Code E Mahwah, NJ
Model Code 31 Fairlane
Engine Code Z 8 Cyl. 390 (4-V Police)
Serial Number 178358 Production #178358

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelFairlane
Year1961
Body Style2-Door Club Sedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 390 (4-V Police)
Cylinders8
Displacement390 CID
Horsepower330 HP
Compression Ratio9.6:1
Carburetor4 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantMahwah, NJ
Plant CodeE
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%