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1968 Ford Galaxie 500 4-Dr. Hardtop

The 1968 Galaxie 500 four-door hardtop combined family practicality with pillarless elegance in Ford's most popular full-size body style.
8P56Y126827
8 Cyl. 390 C.I. (2-V)
Engine
4-Dr. Hardtop
Body
Twin Cities, MN
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1968 Ford Galaxie 500

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 8 1968
Plant Code P Twin Cities, MN
Model Code 56 Galaxie 500
Engine Code Y 8 Cyl. 390 C.I. (2-V)
Serial Number 126827 Production #126827

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelGalaxie 500
Year1968
Body Style4-Dr. Hardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 390 C.I. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement390 CID
Horsepower265 HP
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantTwin Cities, MN
Plant CodeP
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Weight3766
Width78
Length213.3
Height54.8
Rear tread62
Wheelbase119

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $2936.00
No. Produced 55461

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 4

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Weight 3766 lbs
Width 78 in.
Length 213.3 in.
Height 54.8 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Brake Horsepower 150@4000 hp
Type Constant mesh
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (37)
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Down flow
Fuel Type Regular
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Exhaust System Single
Cooling System 13 Quarts
Battery 12 V
Optional Equipment 427 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Optional Equipment Speed control device
Optional Equipment Select-Shift automatic transmission
Optional Equipment 428 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment 390 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Power windows
Optional Equipment Power antenna
Optional Equipment Power seats
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment Power vent windows
Optional Equipment Radio
Steering Gear Recirculating ball and nut
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension Coil link
Drive Rear wheel drive
VIN Location On tab on instrument panel close to windshield on passenger side visible from outside.
Spare Location Trunk
Tire Size 8.15 x 15
Make Ford
Series Galaxie 500 6
Model Year 1968
Origin United States
Body Maker Ford
Model Number 57B
Service Dual hydraulic
Emergency Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Size 11 in.
Fuel 25 gal.
Rear Differential 4.5 pt.
Oil 5 qt.
Transmission 3.5 pt.
Carburetor Carter
Type Single downdraft
Torque 234@2200 ft/lbs
Displacement 240 cu. in.
Compression Ratio-Std 9.2 :1
Type Inline 6 overhead valve
Rated Horsepower 38.4 hp
Main Bearings 7
Cylinders 6
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Wheelbase 119 in.
Rear Tread 62 in.
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.1 :1
Clutch Size 9.5 inches
Clutch Type Semicentrifugal
No. Of Gears 3
1st 2.99 :1
2nd 1.75 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 3.17 :1
B &s 4 & 3.18

Enhanced Data Note: The enhanced vehicle data shown above represents the base vehicle configuration as manufactured. Individual vehicles may vary depending on factory options and modifications made throughout the vehicle's history.