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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.
2F47U238780
6 Cyl. 170 C.I.
Engine
Sports Coupe
Body
Dearborn, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1962 Ford Fairlane 500

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 2 1962
Plant Code F Dearborn, MI
Model Code 47 Fairlane 500
Engine Code U 6 Cyl. 170 C.I.
Serial Number 238780 Production #238780

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelFairlane 500
Year1962
Body StyleSports Coupe
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 PlantDearborn, MI
Plant CodeF
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)