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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.
Confidence 95% VIN model code 31 was used by both 1961 and 1971 Fords and the VIN does not distinguish them; showing the 1961 interpretation. If this is a 1971 vehicle, verify against the title or body/warranty plate.
1T31T181532
8 Cyl. 292 C.I. (Dual) LC Export
Engine
2-Door Club Sedan
Body
Metuchen, NJ
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1961 Ford Fairlane

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 1 1961
Plant Code T Metuchen, NJ
Model Code 31 Fairlane
Engine Code T 8 Cyl. 292 C.I. (Dual) LC Export, 84 Octane
Serial Number 181532 Production #181532

Basic Information

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

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 292 C.I. (Dual) LC Export, 84 Octane
Cylinders8
Displacement292 CID
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantMetuchen, NJ
Plant CodeT
Pattern SourceFord