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1962 Ford Galaxie 500 2-Door Club Sedan

The Galaxie 500 trim level brought premium appointments to Ford's full-size lineup at the height of the space-age styling era.
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390 CID Police Package V8
Engine
2-Door Club Sedan
Body
Chicago, IL
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1962 Ford Galaxie 500

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 2 1962
Plant Code G Chicago, IL
Model Code 61 Galaxie 500
Engine Code P 390 CID Police Package V8
Serial Number 9 Production #9

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelGalaxie 500
Year1962
Body Style2-Door Club 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 PlantChicago, IL
Plant CodeG
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)