Rich Szuch
1961 Galaxie Starliner
VIN 1E53X105441, BODY 63A, COLOR M, TRIM 32, DATE 26J, TRANS 4, AXLE 8
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Let's see what the VIN and production data tell us...
The VIN of 1E53X105441 decodes as follows:
1 = model year: 1961
E = build plant: Mahwah, New Jersey
53 = Body Serial Code: Galaxie Starliner (2-door hardtop), bench seats (29,669 produced during the 1961 model year)
X = engine: 352-2V Thunderbird Special V-8, 220 hp @ 4400 rpm, 336 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm, 8.9:1 compression ratio
105441 = Consecutive Unit Number (CUN): 5,441st Ford car scheduled to be built at the Mahwah, New Jersey 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 M = exterior paint color: Corinthian White (white)
TRIM 32 = interior trim color, material and front seat style: medium blue "Shimmer" pattern Nylon cloth cushion inserts and light blue "Morocco" pattern vinyl cushions, bolsters and back, bench seat
DATE 26J = scheduled build date: Monday, September 26, 1960
TRANS 4 = transmission type and shift location: Cruise-O-Matic 3-speed automatic, column shift
AXLE 8 = rear axle ratio and type: 2.91:1 non-locking
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