1957 Ford Fordor Sedan / Club Sedan Fordor Sedan / Club Sedan (pillared)
Body letter G covers the pillared sedans - the four-door Fordor and the two-door Club Sedan - offered across the Custom, Custom 300, Fairlane and Fairlane 500 ranges; the VIN does not distinguish which series or door count.
A7PG175481
6 Cyl. 223 C.I. Mileage Maker (A)
Engine
Fordor Sedan / Club Sedan (pillared)
Body
(P)
Plant
Post-War Era
Era
No factory image on file
1957 Ford Fordor Sedan / Club Sedan
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Code | A | 6 Cyl. 223 C.I. Mileage Maker (A) |
| Year Code | 7 | 1957 |
| Plant Code | P | (P) |
| Body Code | G | G |
| Serial Number | 175481 | Production #175481 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelFordor Sedan / Club Sedan
Year1957
Body StyleFordor Sedan / Club Sedan (pillared)
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraPost-War Era
Engine & Details
Engine6 Cyl. 223 C.I. Mileage Maker (A)
Assembly Plant(P)
Plant CodeP
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Original Specifications
Length201.7 / 207.7
Wheelbase116 / 118
Width77
Height57.9 / 58.9
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
Production39843 - 194877
Length201.7 / 207.7
Wheelbase116 / 118
Width77
Rear Tread56.4
Height57.9 / 58.9
Front Tread59
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio4.5
Transmission3.25
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.70
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearWorm & roller
Reverse Ratio3.37 / 3.38
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Tire Size7.5 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
Cooling15 Quarts / Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Battery12
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorFin and tube
Fuel TypeRegular
ExhaustSingle
Equipment
EquipmentFordomatic automatic transmission / Power brakes / Power steering
Colors
Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models. / Colonial White / Coral Sand / Coral Sand & Colonial White / Cumberland Green / Cumberland Green & Colonial White / Cumberland Green & Willow Green / Doeskin Tan / Doeskin Tan & Colonial White / Dresden Blue / Dresden Blue & Colonial White / Dresden Blue & Starmist Blue / Enamel / Flame Red / Flame Red & Colonial White / GunMetallical Gray / GunMetallical Gray & Colonial White / GunMetallical Gray & Woodsmoke Gray / Gunmetal Gray Metallic / Gunmetal Gray Metallic No. 2 / Inca Gold / Inca Gold & Colonial White / Raven Black / Raven Black & Colonia lWhite / Silver Mocha / Silver Mocha & Colonial White / Silver Mocha & Doeskin Tan / Silver Mocha & Inca Gold / Silver Mocha Metallic / Silver Mocha Metallic No. 2 / Starmist Blue / Starmist Blue & Colonial White / Two Tone Colors Available / Willow Green / Willow Green & Colonial White / Woodsmoke Gray / Woodsmoke Gray & Colonial White
Pricing
MSRP$1,836 - $2,011
Other
1gear2.78 / 2.84
3gear1
2gear1.61
Doors2
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.