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1961 Ford Galaxie 4-Door Town Sedan

The Galaxie Town Sedan represented Ford's premium full-size offering in 1961, competing directly with Chevrolet's Impala for market leadership.
Confidence 95%
1E52A046811
4-Door Town Sedan
Body
Mahwah, NJ
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1961 Ford Galaxie

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 1 1961
Plant Code E Mahwah, NJ
Model Code 52 Galaxie
Engine Code A Unknown Engine
Serial Number 046811 Production #046811

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelGalaxie
Year1961
Body Style4-Door Town Sedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Assembly PlantMahwah, NJ
Plant CodeE
Pattern SourceFord

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1960 through 1962
Headroom front33.5
Headroom rear33.9
Height55.0
Legroom front43.3
Legroom rear41.6
Length209.9
Nameplate origin1959
Wheelbase119.0
Width79.9

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)