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Original Base Price |
$1,982.00
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No. Produced |
723
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Body |
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Body Maker |
Ford
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No. Doors |
2
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Passengers |
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Model Number |
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Weight |
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Dimension |
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Wheelbase |
114 inches
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Length |
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Width |
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Height |
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Front Tread |
58 inches
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Rear Tread |
60 inches
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Engine | |
Type | V8, L-head | |
Displacement | 239.4 cu. in. | |
Cylinders | 8 | |
Bore & Stroke | 3 3/16 & 3 3/4 inches | |
Compression Ratio-Std | 6.75 to 1 | |
Compression Ratio-Opt | | |
Brake Horsepower | 100@3800 | |
Rated Horsepower | 32.5 | |
Torque | 180@2000 | |
Main Bearings | 3 | |
Valve Lifters | Mechanical | |
Block Material | | |
Engine Numbers | Same as serial number. | |
Engine No. Location | At rear of engine on top of clutch housing. | |
Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
Carburetor |
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Type |
Dual downdraft
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Make |
Holley
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Transmission | |
Type | Helical | |
Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
No. Of Gears | 3 | |
Gear Ratios | |
1st | 3.12 | |
2nd | 1.77 to 1 | |
3rd | 1 to 1 | |
4th | Not applicable | |
5th | Not applicable | |
Reverse | 4.00 to 1 | |
Clutch Type |
Single plate
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Clutch Size |
10 inches
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Axle Type |
3/4 floating
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Differential |
Spiral bevel
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Differential Ratio |
3.54 to 1
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Suspension |
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Front |
Transverse leaf springs
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Rear |
Transverse leaf springs
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Steering Gear |
Worm & roller
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Brakes |
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Service |
Hydraulic drum
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Front Size |
12 inches
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Rear Size |
12 inches
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Emergency |
Internal expanding on rear service brakes
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Size |
12 inches
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Other Systems Specifications | |
Exhaust System | Single | |
Ignition System | Distributor and coil | |
Battery | 6 volt storage battery | |
Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | |
Radiator | Tubular and fin | |
Fuel Type | | |
Mileage | | |
Wheels, Rims & Tires | |
Wheel Type | | |
Wheel Mfr | | |
Wheel Size | 16 x 4.5 | |
Tire Type | 4 ply | |
Tire Size | 6 x 16 | |
Spare Location | Trunk | |
Capacities | |
Fuel | 17 Gallons | |
Oil | 5 Quarts | |
Transmission | 2.75 Pints | |
Cooling System | 22 Quarts | |
Rear Differential | 3 Pints | |
Front Differential | Not applicable | |
Transfer Case | Not applicable | |
Classic Rating |
Milestone Car
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VIN/ID | | |
VIN/Serial no. | 99A650280 to 99A1412707 | |
VIN Description |
VIN Location | Left frame side rail ahead of cowl left frame rail ahead of front axle and left frame rail near fr | |
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Additional Information | | |
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No. produced includes 6 & 8 cyl models.
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References | |
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
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