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1962 Ford Galaxie 500 2-Door Club Victoria

The pillarless hardtop design epitomized early 1960s styling with its open, airy greenhouse and clean roofline.
2U63S136127
6 Cyl. OHV 144 C.I.
Engine
2-Door Club Victoria
Body
Louisville, KY
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1962 Ford Galaxie 500

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 2 1962
Plant Code U Louisville, KY
Model Code 63 Galaxie 500
Engine Code S 6 Cyl. OHV 144 C.I.
Serial Number 136127 Production #136127

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelGalaxie 500
Year1962
Body Style2-Door Club Victoria
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine6 Cyl. OHV 144 C.I.
Cylinders6
Displacement144 CID
Horsepower85 HP
Compression Ratio8.7:1
Carburetor1 BC
TransmissionM & A
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)