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1962 Ford Fairlane 500 2-Door Club Sedan

The Fairlane 500 trim offered upscale appointments in Ford's brand-new mid-size platform targeting middle-class buyers.
2A41U101605
6 Cyl. 170 C.I.
Engine
2-Door Club Sedan
Body
Atlanta, GA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1962 Ford Fairlane 500

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 2 1962
Plant Code A Atlanta, GA
Model Code 41 Fairlane 500
Engine Code U 6 Cyl. 170 C.I.
Serial Number 101605 Production #101605

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelFairlane 500
Year1962
Body Style2-Door Club Sedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine6 Cyl. 170 C.I.
Cylinders6
Displacement170 CID
Horsepower101 HP
Compression Ratio8.7:1
Carburetor1 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantAtlanta, GA
Plant CodeA
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%

Original Specifications (Matched to: Fairlane)

Bodystyle lifespan1962 through 1965
Headroom front34.0
Headroom rear33.5
Height54.9
Legroom front44.8
Legroom rear38.4
Length197.0
Nameplate origin1955
Wheelbase115.5
Width71.3

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)