1961 Ford Galaxie High Performance 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%
1F52Z111111
390 CID Police Package V8
Engine
4-Door Town Sedan
Body
Dearborn, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1961 Ford Galaxie High Performance
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 1 | 1961 |
| Plant Code | F | Dearborn, MI |
| Model Code | 52 | Galaxie High Performance |
| Engine Code | Z | 390 CID Police Package V8 |
| Serial Number | 111111 | Production #111111 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelGalaxie High Performance
Year1961
Body Style4-Door Town Sedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine390 CID Police Package V8
Cylinders8
Displacement390 CID
Horsepower330 HP
Compression Ratio9.6:1
Carburetor4 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantDearborn, MI
Plant CodeF
Pattern SourceFord
Original Specifications (Matched to: Galaxie)
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)