1971 Ford Galaxie 500 6 Formal Hardtop
The formal-roof Galaxie 500 was a 1971 best-seller, the most-built body in the popular full-size series with 117,139 on the 121" wheelbase.
1E58S190868
400 CID V8 (S)
Engine
Formal Hardtop
Body
Mahwah, NJ (E)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 Ford Galaxie 500 6
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 1 | 1971 |
| Plant Code | E | Mahwah, NJ (E) |
| Model Code | 58 | Galaxie 500 6 |
| Engine Code | S | 400 CID V8 (S) |
| Serial Number | 190868 | Production #190868 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelGalaxie 500 6
Year1971
Body StyleFormal Hardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine400 CID V8 (S)
Assembly PlantMahwah, NJ (E)
Plant CodeE
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Specifications
Engine
Engine400 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement400 CID
Dimensions
Production117139
Weight3855
Doors2
Height52.9
Length216.2
Width79.2
Wheelbase121
Rear Tread64.3
Front Tread63.3
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio3.25
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
DriveRear wheel drive
2nd Gear Ratio1.75
3rd Gear Ratio1
Reverse Ratio3.17
1st Gear Ratio2.99
Gears3
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Tire SizeF78 x 15
Brakes
Service BrakesDual hydraulic
Brake Drum Size11
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity23
Oil Capacity5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling14.4 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTubular and fin
Battery12
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
Equipment
Equipment390 cu. in. V8 engine / 400 cu. in. V8 engine / 429 cu. in. V8 engine / Air conditioning / Front disc rear drum brakes / Power seats / Power steering / Power windows / Radio / Select-Shift automatic transmission / Speed control device
Colors
Exterior ColorsBlack / Dark Blue Metallic / Dark Green Metallic / Gray Gold Metallic / Light Gold / Light Green / Light Pewter Metallic / Maroon Metallic / Medium Blue Metallic / Medium Brown Metallic / Medium Green Metallic / Pastel Blue / Red / White / Yellow
Pricing
MSRP$3280.00
Specifications are for this model. The 1971 VIN resolves model year, model, body style, and engine; the engine shown is the VIN-coded engine (other engines were optional). Figures vary by option and are representative of the model as built.