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1964 Galaxie 500 4-Door Sedan
VIN 4W62C141635, BODY 54A, COLOR M, TRIM 15, DATE 14G, DSO 33, AXLE 1, TRANS 4
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Let's see what the VIN and production data tell us...
The VIN of 4W62C141635 decodes as follows:
4 = model year: 1964
W = build plant: Wayne Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan
62 = Body Serial Code: Galaxie 500 4-door sedan, bench seats (196,805 produced during the 1964 model year)
C = engine: 289-2V Challenger V-8, 195 hp @ 4400 rpm, 282 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm, 9.0:1 compression ratio
141635 = Consecutive Unit Number (CUN): 41,635th Ford car scheduled to be built at the Wayne Assembly Plant during the 1964 model year (Job 1 was CUN 100001)
The production data decode as follows:
BODY 54A = Body Style Code: Galaxie 500 4-door sedan, bench seats (196,805 produced during the 1964 model year)
COLOR M = exterior paint color: Wimbledon White (white)
TRIM 15 = interior trim color, material and front seat style: red cloth cushion inserts and red vinyl cushions, bolsters and back, bench seat
DATE 14G = scheduled build date: Tuesday, July 14, 1964
DSO 33 = District Sales Office: car was ordered through the Detroit, Michigan District Sales Office
AXLE 1 = rear axle ratio and type: 3.00:1 non-locking
TRANS 4 = transmission type and shift location: Cruise-O-Matic 3-speed automatic, column shift
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