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1965 Ford Country Squire 4-Dr. 9-Pass.

The nine-passenger Country Squire combined luxury woodgrain styling with maximum seating capacity for affluent large families.
5J78Z156314
8 Cyl. 390 C.I. (4-V)
Engine
4-Dr. 9-Pass.
Body
Los Angeles, CA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1965 Ford Country Squire

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 5 1965
Plant Code J Los Angeles, CA
Model Code 78 Country Squire
Engine Code Z 8 Cyl. 390 C.I. (4-V)
Serial Number 156314 Production #156314

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelCountry Squire
Year1965
Body Style4-Dr. 9-Pass.
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 390 C.I. (4-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement390 CID
Horsepower300 HP
Compression Ratio10.5:1
Carburetor4 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantLos Angeles, CA
Plant CodeJ
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Length210
Width77.3
Height56.7
Wheelbase119
Rear tread62

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $3109.00
No. Produced 30502

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 4

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Length 210 in.
Width 77.3 in.
Height 56.7 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Series Station Wagon 6
Torque 234@2200 ft/lbs
Displacement 240 cu. in.
Type Inline 6 overhead valve
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (31)
Radiator Tubular and fin
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 V
Fuel Type Regular
Cooling System 15 Quarts
Cooling System Water pump
Optional Equipment Power windows
Optional Equipment 390 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment 427 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment 352 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Power brakes
Optional Equipment Power seats
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Optional Equipment Pushbutton Radio
Optional Equipment 289 cu. in. V8 engine
Steering Gear Recirculating ball and nut
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension Coil link
Drive Rear wheel drive
VIN Location On tab attached to top right side of dash panel in engine compartment
Spare Location Trunk
Tire Size 8.15 x 15
Origin United States
Make Ford
Model Year 1965
Model Number 71A
Body Maker Ford
Passengers 9
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Emergency Rear service brakes
Brake Size 11 1/32 in.
Rear Differential 5 pt.
Transmission 3 pt.
Fuel 16 gal.
Oil 4 qt.
Carburetor Own
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Compression Ratio-Std 9.2 :1
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.25 :1
Wheelbase 119 in.
Rear Tread 62 in.
Type Single downdraft
Rated Horsepower 38.4 hp
Main Bearings 7
Cylinders 6
Brake Horsepower 150@4000 hp
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Clutch Size 9.5 inches
Clutch Type Single dry plate
No. Of Gears 3
1st 3.02 :1
2nd 1.84 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 3.1 :1
B &s 4 & 3.18

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.