VIN for Canadian Ranchero

[grantm]

I recently purchased a 1957 Ford Ranchero that was built in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.  The Serial Number on my car doesn't seem to match the format I generally find online.  I was hoping that someone could tell me if the VIN is different because it is a Canadian car and to help me decode it.

Serial Number:  466BK57-602521
Model Number:  466B
Trim:   WEB
Paint  16A

Any help or helpful links would be much appreciated.
Thanks

[59meteor]

Yes, the Canadian built Ford products had very different VIN number tags and codes. On my 59 Meteor, several years ago I sent my VIN number to the Ford of Canada Historical Department, and they sent me back a nice letter with a breakdown of the tag information. No idea if they still provide this service. I can see if I can find the contact information if you would like. They also sent me a similar letter for my old 69 Fairlane Cobra.

[grantm]

That would be great, thank you!  I suspected that the Canadian numbers may be different and, if I am correct, there were only 588 1957 Rancheros produced in Oakville.  I am looking forward to tackling this  one  but I have a couple of projects ahead of it.  I want to gather as much as I can beforehand so that I can get through it quicker.