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1962 Ford Galaxie 500 4-Door Town Sedan

This popular sedan combined Ford's sleek new styling with family practicality during the golden age of American full-size cars.
2J62X170848
8 Cyl. 352 C.I.
Engine
4-Door Town Sedan
Body
Los Angeles, CA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1962 Ford Galaxie 500

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 2 1962
Plant Code J Los Angeles, CA
Model Code 62 Galaxie 500
Engine Code X 8 Cyl. 352 C.I.
Serial Number 170848 Production #170848

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelGalaxie 500
Year1962
Body Style4-Door Town Sedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 352 C.I.
Cylinders8
Displacement352 CID
Horsepower220 HP
Compression Ratio8.9:1
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantLos Angeles, CA
Plant CodeJ
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)