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1962 Ford Galaxie 500 XL 2-Door Hardtop

The new XL designation marked Ford's entry into the personal luxury market with bucket seats and sporty appointments.
2D67B159104
406 4-V High Performance
Engine
2-Door Hardtop
Body
Dallas, TX
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1962 Ford Galaxie 500 XL

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 2 1962
Plant Code D Dallas, TX
Model Code 67 Galaxie 500 XL
Engine Code B 406 4-V High Performance
Serial Number 159104 Production #159104

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelGalaxie 500 XL
Year1962
Body Style2-Door Hardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine406 4-V High Performance
Cylinders8
Displacement406 CID
Horsepower385 HP
Compression Ratio11.4:1
Carburetor4 BC
TransmissionMAN
Assembly PlantDallas, TX
Plant CodeD
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%

Original Specifications (Matched to: Galaxie)

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)