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
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| 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.