1963 Ford Fairlane 500 2-Door Sport Coupe
The Fairlane 500 Sport Coupe featured bucket seats and sportier styling, laying the groundwork for the future Fairlane GT performance models.
3K47L164232
221 V-8
Engine
2-Door Sport Coupe
Body
Kansas City, KS
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1963 Ford Fairlane 500
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 3 | 1963 |
| Plant Code | K | Kansas City, KS |
| Model Code | 47 | Fairlane 500 |
| Engine Code | L | 221 V-8 |
| Serial Number | 164232 | Production #164232 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelFairlane 500
Year1963
Body Style2-Door Sport Coupe
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine221 V-8
Cylinders8
Displacement221 CID
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionAUTO
Assembly PlantKansas City, KS
Plant CodeK
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
$2504.00
No. Produced
28268
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
Body Maker
Ford
Model Number
65B
Service
Hydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Size
11
in.
Emergency
Rear service brakes
Oil
4
qt.
Transmission
2.5
pt.
Fuel
20
gal.
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.