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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.
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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

PositionValueDecoded
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)