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1962 Ford Galaxie 2-Door Club Sedan

The base Galaxie represented Ford's entry-level full-size offering during the second year of its completely restyled design.
2D51G158100
406 6-V High Performance
Engine
2-Door Club Sedan
Body
Dallas, TX
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1962 Ford Galaxie

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 2 1962
Plant Code D Dallas, TX
Model Code 51 Galaxie
Engine Code G 406 6-V High Performance
Serial Number 158100 Production #158100

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelGalaxie
Year1962
Body Style2-Door Club Sedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine406 6-V High Performance
Cylinders8
Displacement406 CID
Horsepower405 HP
Compression Ratio11.4:1
Carburetor2-3 BC
TransmissionMAN
Assembly PlantDallas, TX
Plant CodeD
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1960 through 1962
Headroom front33.5
Headroom rear34.0
Height54.9
Legroom front44.3
Legroom rear40.5
Length209.3
Nameplate origin1959
Wheelbase119.0
Width79.2

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)