1962 Ford Galaxie 500 High Performance 2-Door Club Victoria
The pillarless hardtop design epitomized early 1960s styling with its open, airy greenhouse and clean roofline.
2U63G129983
406 CID 6-V High Performance V8
Engine
2-Door Club Victoria
Body
Louisville, KY
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1962 Ford Galaxie 500 High Performance
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 2 | 1962 |
| Plant Code | U | Louisville, KY |
| Model Code | 63 | Galaxie 500 High Performance |
| Engine Code | G | 406 CID 6-V High Performance V8 |
| Serial Number | 129983 | Production #129983 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelGalaxie 500 High Performance
Year1962
Body Style2-Door Club Victoria
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine406 CID 6-V High Performance V8
Cylinders8
Displacement406 CID
Horsepower405 HP
Compression Ratio11.4:1
Carburetor2-3 BC
TransmissionMAN
Assembly PlantLouisville, KY
Plant CodeU
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)