Gino Buoncompagno Jr.
1964 Galaxie 500 2-Door Hardtop
VIN 4N66Z132481, BODY 63B, COLOR A, TRIM 76, DATE 10B, DSO 22, AXLE 5, TRANS 1
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The VIN of 4N66Z132481 decodes as follows:
4 = model year: 1964
N = build plant: Norfolk Assembly Plant in Norfolk, Virginia
66 = Body Serial Code: Galaxie 500 2-door hardtop, bench seats (206,996 produced during the 1964 model year)
Z = engine: Thunderbird 4V/390 V-8, 390-4V, 300 hp @ 4600 rpm, 427 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm, 10.1:1 compression ratio
132481 = Consecutive Unit Number (CUN): 32,481st Ford car scheduled to be built at the Norfolk Assembly Plant during the 1964 model year (Job 1 was CUN 100001)
The production data decode as follows:
BODY 63B = Body Style Code: Galaxie 500 2-door hardtop, bench seats (206,996 produced during the 1964 model year)
COLOR A = exterior paint color: Raven Black (black)
TRIM 76 = interior trim color, material and front seat style: black "Crush" pattern vinyl cushions, sides, bolsters and back, bench seat
DATE 10B = scheduled build date: Monday, February 10, 1964
DSO 22 = District Sales Office: car was ordered through the Charlotte, North Carolina District Sales Office
AXLE 5 = rear axle ratio and type: 3.50:1 non-locking
TRANS 1 = transmission type and shift location: 3-speed manual, column shift
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