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1962 Ford Fairlane 500 Sports Coupe

The Sports Coupe featured bucket seats and sporty styling, previewing the performance potential of Ford's new mid-size platform.
2A47F110938
8 Cyl. 260 C.I.
Engine
Sports Coupe
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 47 Fairlane 500
Engine Code F 8 Cyl. 260 C.I.
Serial Number 110938 Production #110938

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelFairlane 500
Year1962
Body StyleSports Coupe
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 260 C.I.
Cylinders8
Displacement260 CID
Horsepower164 HP
Compression Ratio8.7:1
Carburetor2 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)