Ford 1961 Comet Service Specifications Handbook page 196

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MODEL YEAR IDENTIFICATION
The number" 1" denotes the model year 1961.
ASSEMBLY PLANT IDENTIFICATION
The Code letter "Y" identifies the Wixom Assembly Plant.
BODY SERIES IDENTIFICATION
CODE
BODY
BODY TYPE
NUMBER: STYLE
82
53A 4-Door Sedan
86
74A
4-Door Convertible
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION
CODE
ENGINE
LETTER
H 430 C1D 2V Carburetor
*K
430 C1D 2V Carburetor
'"For Export only
L-S1