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.
D7LR183135
8 Cyl. 312 C.I. Thunderbird Special V8 (D)
Engine
Ranch Wagon / Del Rio (2-Door Station Wagon)
Body
Long Beach, CA (L)
Plant
Post-War Era
Era
No factory image on file
1957 Ford Ranch Wagon / Del Rio
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Code | D | 8 Cyl. 312 C.I. Thunderbird Special V8 (D) |
| Year Code | 7 | 1957 |
| Plant Code | L | Long Beach, CA (L) |
| Body Code | R | R |
| Serial Number | 183135 | Production #183135 |
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
Engine8 Cyl. 312 C.I. Thunderbird Special V8 (D)
Assembly PlantLong Beach, CA (L)
Plant CodeL
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Original Specifications
Length203.5
Width77
Wheelbase116
Weight3520 / 3527
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)
Specifications
Engine
Engine8 Cyl. 312 C.I. Thunderbird Special V8
Cylinders8
Displacement312 cu in
Horsepower245
Carburetor4 BC
Compression9.7:1
Torque332 lb-ft @ 2600 rpm
Bore & Stroke4.00 × 3.50 in
Dimensions
Production46105 / 60486
Length203.5
Rear Tread56.4
Front Tread59
Width77
Wheelbase116
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio4.5
Transmission3.25
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.56
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearWorm & roller
Reverse Ratio2.86
Gears3
DriveRear wheel drive
Suspension
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size8 x 14
Brakes
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Brake Drum Size11
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
ExhaustDual
RadiatorFin and tube
Fuel TypeRegular
Battery12
Cooling19 Quarts / Centrifugal pump with thermostat
IgnitionDistributor and coil
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$2170.00 / $2230.00
Other
Weight3520 / 3527
Doors2
2gear1.49
3gear1
1gear2.4
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.