Mike Mansfield
1961 Galaxie Sunliner
VIN 1D55Z148300, BODY 76B, COLOR R, TRIM 92, DATE 07G, TRANS 4, AXLE 1
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Let's see what the VIN and production data tell us...
The VIN of 1D55Z148300 decodes as follows:
1 = model year: 1961
D = build plant: Dallas, Texas
55 = Body Serial Code: Galaxie Sunliner ( 2-door convertible), bench seats (44,614 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
148300 = Consecutive Unit Number (CUN): 48,300th Ford car scheduled to be built at the Dallas, Texas build plant during the 1961 model year (Job 1 was CUN 100001)
The production data decode as follows:
BODY 76B = Body Style Code: Galaxie Sunliner ( 2-door convertible), bench seats (44,614 produced during the 1961 model year)
COLOR R = exterior paint color: Cambridge Blue (medium blue metallic)
TRIM 92 = interior trim color, material and front seat style: medium blue vinyl cushion inserts and light blue "Morocco" pattern vinyl cushions, bolsters and back, bench seat
DATE 07G = scheduled build date: Friday, July 7, 1961
TRANS 4 = transmission type and shift location: Cruise-O-Matic 3-speed automatic, column shift
AXLE 1 = rear axle ratio and type: 3.56:1 non-locking
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