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1961 Ford Fairlane 500 4-Door Town Sedan

The Fairlane 500 Town Sedan provided a step up from the base Fairlane with enhanced trim and features for middle-class families.
1F42X120183
8 Cyl. 352 C.I. (Dual)
Engine
4-Door Town Sedan
Body
Dearborn, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1961 Ford Fairlane 500

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 1 1961
Plant Code F Dearborn, MI
Model Code 42 Fairlane 500
Engine Code X 8 Cyl. 352 C.I. (Dual)
Serial Number 120183 Production #120183

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelFairlane 500
Year1961
Body Style4-Door Town Sedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 352 C.I. (Dual)
Cylinders8
Displacement352 CID
Horsepower220 HP
Compression Ratio8.9:1
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantDearborn, MI
Plant CodeF
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%