Larry Grice
1961 Galaxie Starliner
VIN 1F53Z232770, BODY 63A, COLOR A, TRIM 30, DATE 02E, TRANS 2, AXLE blank
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Let's see what the VIN and production data tell us...
The VIN of 1F53Z232770 decodes as follows:
1 = model year: 1961
F = build plant: Dearborn, Michigan
53 = Body Serial Code: Galaxie Starliner (2-door hardtop), bench seats (29,669 produced during the 1961 model year)
Z = engine: 390-4V Thunderbird Special V-8, 300 hp @ 4600 rpm, 427 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm, 9.6:1 compression ratio
232770 = Consecutive Unit Number (CUN): 132,770th Ford car scheduled to be built at the Dearborn, Michigan build plant during the 1961 model year (Job 1 was CUN 100001)
The production data decode as follows:
BODY 63A = Body Style Code: Galaxie Starliner (2-door hardtop), bench seats (29,669 produced during the 1961 model year)
COLOR A = exterior paint color: Raven Black (black)
TRIM 30 = interior trim color, material and front seat style: black "Shimmer" pattern Nylon cloth cushion inserts and white pearl "Morocco" pattern vinyl cushions, bolsters and back, bench seat
DATE 02E = scheduled build date: Tuesday, May 2, 1961
TRANS 2 = transmission type and shift location: 3-speed manual with overdrive, column shift
AXLE blank = rear axle ratio and type: ?
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