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1962 Ford Fairlane 2-Door Club Sedan

The all-new Fairlane debuted in 1962 as Ford's mid-size entry, filling the gap between compact Falcon and full-size Galaxie.
2K31B535426
406 4-V High Performance
Engine
2-Door Club Sedan
Body
Kansas City, KS
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1962 Ford Fairlane

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 2 1962
Plant Code K Kansas City, KS
Model Code 31 Fairlane
Engine Code B 406 4-V High Performance
Serial Number 535426 Production #535426

Basic Information

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

Engine & Details

Engine406 4-V High Performance
Cylinders8
Displacement406 CID
Horsepower385 HP
Compression Ratio11.4:1
Carburetor4 BC
TransmissionMAN
Assembly PlantKansas City, KS
Plant CodeK
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

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)