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1962 Ford Galaxie 500 2-Door Club Victoria

The pillarless hardtop design epitomized early 1960s styling with its open, airy greenhouse and clean roofline.
Confidence 95% VIN model code 63 was used by both 1962 and 1972 Fords and the VIN does not distinguish them; showing the 1962 interpretation. If this is a 1972 vehicle, verify against the title or body/warranty plate.
2P63W126491
8 Cyl. 292 C.I. (2-V)
Engine
2-Door Club Victoria
Body
Twin Cities, MN
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era

Source: NICB Passenger Vehicle Identification Manual; Ford Master Parts Catalog; Flory, American Cars.

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1962 Ford Galaxie 500

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 2 1962
Plant Code P Twin Cities, MN
Model Code 63 Galaxie 500
Engine Code W 8 Cyl. 292 C.I. (2-V)
Serial Number 126491 Production #126491

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelGalaxie 500
Year1962
Body Style2-Door Club Victoria
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 292 C.I. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement292 CID
Horsepower170 HP
Compression Ratio8.8:1
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantTwin Cities, MN
Plant CodeP
Pattern SourceFord

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)