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1965 Ford Station Wagons 4-Dr. Custom 6-Pass.

Ford's full-size Custom wagon offered six-passenger capacity with the same spacious platform as Galaxie sedans for maximum cargo flexibility.
5P72X139552
8 Cyl. 352 C.I. (4-V)
Engine
4-Dr. Custom 6-Pass.
Body
Twin Cities, MN
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1965 Ford Station Wagons

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 5 1965
Plant Code P Twin Cities, MN
Model Code 72 Station Wagons
Engine Code X 8 Cyl. 352 C.I. (4-V)
Serial Number 139552 Production #139552

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelStation Wagons
Year1965
Body Style4-Dr. Custom 6-Pass.
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 352 C.I. (4-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement352 CID
Horsepower250 HP
Compression Ratio9.3:1
Carburetor4 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantTwin Cities, MN
Plant CodeP
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 $2797.00
No. Produced 59693

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

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
Tire Size 8.15 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Make Ford
Series Station Wagon 6
Origin United States
Model Year 1965
Model Number 71B
Body Maker Ford
Emergency Rear service brakes
Brake Size 11 1/32 in.
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Rear Differential 5 pt.
Transmission 3 pt.
Fuel 16 gal.
Oil 4 qt.
Carburetor Own
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Compression Ratio-Std 9.2 :1
Brake Horsepower 150@4000 hp
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Rated Horsepower 38.4 hp
Cylinders 6
Main Bearings 7
Rear Tread 62 in.
Wheelbase 119 in.
Differential Ratio 3.25 :1
Differential Hypoid
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.