1962 and 1963

M-Code Engine

 

The 390-cubic inch, 340-horsepower 6V High Performance Engine was referred to as the "340-hp 390-cu.in. Sports V-8" in the Ford Buyer's Digest of New Car Facts for 1962. It was optional in 1962 and 1963 at an extra cost of $242.10. This engine option also included an Engine Dress-up Kit that included these chromed items: air cleaner assembly with Thunderbird insignia, brake master cylinder, fuel log, oil breather cap, oil dipstick handle, power steering reservoir, radiator cap and surge (overflow) tank, valve covers that are embossed with "THUNDERBIRD", and valve cover bolts.

 

Registry Number

Year

VIN

1493

1962

2Y83M135695

1430

1962

2Y83M139790

3395

1962

2Y83M140156

32908

1962

2Y83M141586

26287

1962

2Y83M141993

3466

1962

2Y83M142701

3475

1962

2Y83M143709

3476

1962

2Y83M143710

3478

1962

2Y83M143714

1895

1962

2Y83M143715

32509

1962

2Y83M146435

3513

1962

2Y83M147454

3557

1962

2Y83M150547

3562

1962

2Y83M150550

3588

1962

2Y83M150900

27454

1962

2Y83M153329

934

1962

2Y83M154366

3644

1962

2Y83M155858

3688

1962

2Y83M157361

3719

1962

2Y83M158666

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