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1962 Ford Galaxie 500 4-Door Town Sedan

This popular sedan combined Ford's sleek new styling with family practicality during the golden age of American full-size cars.
2G62W165856
8 Cyl. 292 C.I. (2-V)
Engine
4-Door Town 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 62 Galaxie 500
Engine Code W 8 Cyl. 292 C.I. (2-V)
Serial Number 165856 Production #165856

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelGalaxie 500
Year1962
Body Style4-Door Town Sedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 292 C.I. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement292 CID
Horsepower170 HP
Compression Ratio8.8:1
Carburetor2 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)