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1964 Ford Fairlane 500 4-Dr. Sedan

The Fairlane 500 4-door sedan combined mid-size practicality with upgraded interior appointments.
4K42C253375
8 Cyl. 289 C.I. (2-V)
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
Kansas City, KS
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1964 Ford Fairlane 500

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 4 1964
Plant Code K Kansas City, KS
Model Code 42 Fairlane 500
Engine Code C 8 Cyl. 289 C.I. (2-V)
Serial Number 253375 Production #253375

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelFairlane 500
Year1964
Body Style4-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 289 C.I. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement289 CID
Horsepower195 HP
Compression Ratio9.0:1
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantKansas City, KS
Plant CodeK
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Width72.2
Length197.6
Height55.8
Wheelbase115.5
Front tread57
Rear tread56

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $2306.00
No. Produced 86919

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Width 72.2 in.
Length 197.6 in.
Height 55.8 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Model Year 1964
Type Helical
Block Material Cast alloy iron
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Type Inline Valve-in-head
Displacement 169.57 cu. in.
Torque 156@2400 ft/lbs
Engine Numbers Last letter in serial no.
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (18)
Battery 12 V
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Exhaust System Single
Cooling System 8.5 Quarts
Cooling System Water pump
Optional Equipment Pushbutton Radio
Optional Equipment 289 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Fordomatic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment Power brakes
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Optional Equipment 200 cu. in. Inline 6 engine
Optional Equipment 260 cu. in. V8 engine
Steering Gear Recirculating ball and nut
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension Longitudinal leaf spring
Drive Rear wheel drive
VIN Location On tab attached to top right side of dash panel in engine compartment
Spare Location Trunk
Tire Size 6.50 x 14
Origin United States
Make Ford
Series Fairlane 6 500
Body Maker Ford
Model Number 54B
Emergency Rear service brakes
Brake Size 10 in.
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Fuel 16 gal.
Transmission 2.5 pt.
Oil 3.5 qt.
Rear Differential 4.5 pt.
Carburetor Own
Engine No. Location Plate on left front door pillar post.
Rated Horsepower 29.4 hp
Main Bearings 4
Compression Ratio-Std 8.4 :1
Type Single downdraft
Brake Horsepower 101@4400 hp
Cylinders 6
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Rear Tread 56 in.
Front Tread 57 in.
Wheelbase 115.5 in.
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.5 :1
Clutch Size 8.5 inches
Clutch Type Single dry plate
No. Of Gears 3
1st 3.29 :1
2nd 1.83 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 4.46 :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.