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1963 Ford Fairlane 500 High Performance 2-Door Hardtop

The Fairlane 500 hardtop combined sporty pillarless styling with mid-size practicality, positioning it as a smaller alternative to the Galaxie hardtops.
3F43K289473
289 CID High Performance V8
Engine
2-Door Hardtop
Body
Dearborn, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1963 Ford Fairlane 500 High Performance

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 3 1963
Plant Code F Dearborn, MI
Model Code 43 Fairlane 500 High Performance
Engine Code K 289 CID High Performance V8
Serial Number 289473 Production #289473

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelFairlane 500 High Performance
Year1963
Body Style2-Door Hardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine289 CID High Performance V8
Cylinders8
Displacement289 CID
Horsepower271 HP
Compression Ratio11.0:1
Carburetor4 BC
TransmissionMAN
Assembly PlantDearborn, MI
Plant CodeF
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Length197.6
Height55.4
Wheelbase115.5
Rear tread56
Front tread57

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $2324.00
No. Produced 41641

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 2

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Length 197.6 in.
Height 55.4 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Engine No. Location Plate on left front door pillar post.
Displacement 169.57 cu. in.
Brake Horsepower 138@4200 hp
Type Single downdraft
Engine Numbers Last letter in serial no.
Type Inline Valve-in-head
Torque 203@2200 ft/lbs
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Rated Horsepower 29.4 hp
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (14)
Radiator Fin and tube
Battery 12 V
Exhaust System Single with crossover
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Cooling System 15 Quarts
Optional Equipment Fordomatic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment Power brakes
Optional Equipment Pushbutton Radio
Steering Gear Recirculating ball and nut
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension Longitudinal leaf spring
Drive Rear wheel drive
Spare Location Trunk
Tire Size 6.5 x 13
Make Ford
Series Fairlane 6 500
Origin United States
Model Year 1963
Model Number 65A
Body Maker Ford
Brake Size 11 in.
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Emergency Rear service brakes
Fuel 20 gal.
Transmission 2.5 pt.
Oil 4 qt.
Rear Differential 5 pt.
Cylinders 6
Main Bearings 4
Compression Ratio-Std 8.4 :1
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Block Material Cast alloy iron
Front Tread 57 in.
Rear Tread 56 in.
Wheelbase 115.5 in.
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.50 :1
Carburetor Own
Clutch Size 9.5 inches
Clutch Type Single plate dry disc
No. Of Gears 3
1st 3.29 :1
2nd 1.83 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 4.48 :1
B &s 3 1/2 & 2 15/16

Enhanced Data Note: The enhanced vehicle data shown above represents the base vehicle configuration as manufactured. Individual vehicles may vary depending on factory options and modifications made throughout the vehicle's history.