1972 Ford Galaxie 500 6 Hardtop
This six-cylinder Galaxie 500 hardtop, priced at $3,637, was the rarer of the line's 1972 two-door offerings at 28,939 built on Ford's 121" full-size platform.
2G56H100195
351 CID V8 (H)
Engine
Hardtop
Body
Chicago, IL (G)
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 | G | Chicago, IL (G) |
| Model Code | 56 | Galaxie 500 6 |
| Engine Code | H | 351 CID V8 (H) |
| Serial Number | 100195 | Production #100195 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelGalaxie 500 6
Year1972
Body StyleHardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine351 CID V8 (H)
Assembly PlantChicago, IL (G)
Plant CodeG
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Specifications
Engine
Engine351 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement351 CID
Dimensions
Production28939
Weight3922
Doors4
Height53
Length218.4
Wheelbase121
Width79.2
Rear Tread64.3
Front Tread63.3
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio3.25
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearIntegral power
Reverse Ratio3.17
3rd Gear Ratio1
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.99
Gears3
2nd Gear Ratio1.75
Suspension
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
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
Cooling14.4 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Fuel TypeRegular
RadiatorTubular and fin
Battery12
ExhaustSingle
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$3637.00
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.