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1957 Ford Ranch Wagon / Del Rio Ranch Wagon / Del Rio (2-Door Station Wagon)

Body letter R covers Ford's two-door wagons: the budget Ranch Wagon and the dressier Del Rio, a sport-trimmed two-door wagon new for 1957.
A7BR173621
6 Cyl. 223 C.I. Mileage Maker (A)
Engine
Ranch Wagon / Del Rio (2-Door Station Wagon)
Body
(B)
Plant
Post-War Era
Era
No factory image on file
1957 Ford Ranch Wagon / Del Rio

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Engine Code A 6 Cyl. 223 C.I. Mileage Maker (A)
Year Code 7 1957
Plant Code B (B)
Body Code R R
Serial Number 173621 Production #173621

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelRanch Wagon / Del Rio
Year1957
Body StyleRanch Wagon / Del Rio (2-Door Station Wagon)
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraPost-War Era

Engine & Details

Engine6 Cyl. 223 C.I. Mileage Maker (A)
Assembly Plant(B)
Plant CodeB
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%

Original Specifications

Wheelbase116
Length203.5
Width77

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Specifications

Engine

Engine6 Cyl. 223 C.I. Mileage Maker
Cylinders6
Displacement223 cu in
Horsepower144
Carburetor1 BC
Compression8.6:1
Torque212 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm
Bore & Stroke3 5/8 × 3 39/64 in

Dimensions

Production46105 / 60486
Wheelbase116
Length203.5
Width77
Rear Tread56.4
Front Tread59

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio4.5
Transmission3.25
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.70
Steering GearWorm & roller
DriveRear wheel drive
Reverse Ratio3.38
Gears3

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Tire Size8 x 14

Brakes

Brake Drum Size11
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle
RadiatorFin and tube
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular
Cooling15 Quarts / Centrifugal pump with thermostat

Equipment

EquipmentFordomatic automatic transmission / Power brakes / Power steering

Colors

Exterior ColorsColonial White / Coral Sand & Colonial White / Cumberland Green / Cumberland Green & Colonial White / Doeskin Tan / Doeskin Tan & Colonial White / Dresden Blue / Enamel / Flame Red / Flame Red & Colonial White / GunMetallical Gray / GunMetallical Gray & Colonial White / Inca Gold & Colonial White / Raven Black / Raven Black & Colonia lWhite / Silver Mocha / Silver Mocha & Colonial White / Starmist Blue / Starmist Blue & Colonial White / Willow Green / Willow Green & Colonial White / Woodsmoke Gray / Woodsmoke Gray & Colonial White

Pricing

MSRP$2077.00 / $2137.00

Other

Doors2
1gear2.78
3gear1
2gear1.61

Specifications are for this body style. The 1957 VIN resolves model year, body style, and engine; trim series is not VIN-encoded, so values that vary by series are shown as distinct options/ranges.