1972 Ford Galaxie 500 6 Hardtop
A $3,605 Galaxie 500 six-cylinder hardtop, this 1972 body was the volume two-door of the series with 80,885 produced on the 121" full-size wheelbase.
2D587187159
(7)
Engine
Hardtop
Body
(D)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1972 Ford Galaxie 500 6
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 2 | 1972 |
| Plant Code | D | (D) |
| Model Code | 58 | Galaxie 500 6 |
| Engine Code | 7 | (7) |
| Serial Number | 587187159 | Production #587187159 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelGalaxie 500 6
Year1972
Body StyleHardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine(7)
Assembly Plant(D)
Plant CodeD
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Specifications
Dimensions
Production80885
Weight3867
Doors2
Width79.2
Wheelbase121
Length218.4
Height53
Rear Tread64.3
Front Tread63.3
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.25
Steering GearIntegral power
3rd Gear Ratio1
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.99
Reverse Ratio3.17
Gears3
2nd Gear Ratio1.75
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Tire SizeF78 x 15
Brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Service BrakesDual hydraulic
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity23
Oil Capacity5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Battery12
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle
RadiatorTubular and fin
Cooling14.4 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
Fuel TypeRegular
Equipment
Equipment351 cu. in. V8 engine / 400 cu. in. V8 engine / 429 cu. in. V8 engine / Air conditioning / Front disc rear drum brakes / Power seats / Power windows / Radio / Speed control device
Colors
Exterior ColorsBlack / Bright Green Gold Metallic / Dark Green Metallic / Ginger Glow / Gold Glow / Gray Gold Metallic / Ivy Glow / Light Blue / Light Gray Metallic / Maroon / Medium Blue Metallic / Medium Brown Metallic / Medium Green Metallic / Red / White / Yellow
Pricing
MSRP$3605.00
Specifications are for this model. The 1972 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.