1973 Ford Galaxie 500 V8 Hardtop
A pillarless hardtop in Ford's full-size Galaxie 500 V8 range for 1973, priced at $3,767 on the 121" wheelbase, with 25,802 produced.
3A56L001204
250 CID I6 (L)
Engine
Hardtop
Body
Atlanta, GA (A)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1973 Ford Galaxie 500 V8
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 3 | 1973 |
| Plant Code | A | Atlanta, GA (A) |
| Model Code | 56 | Galaxie 500 V8 |
| Engine Code | L | 250 CID I6 (L) |
| Serial Number | 001204 | Production #001204 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelGalaxie 500 V8
Year1973
Body StyleHardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine250 CID I6 (L)
Assembly PlantAtlanta, GA (A)
Plant CodeA
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Specifications
Engine
Engine250 CID I6
Cylinders6
Displacement250 CID
Dimensions
Production25802
Weight4328
Doors4
Front Tread64.2
Wheelbase121
Length219.5
Height53.5
Width79.5
Rear Tread64.4
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission25
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio2.75
Steering GearIntegral power
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
Suspension
Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeG78 x 15
Brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Service BrakesPower front disc rear self-adjusting drum
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity22
Oil Capacity5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
RadiatorTubular and fin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Fuel TypeRegular
Battery12
Cooling16.3 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
ExhaustSingle
Equipment
Equipment400 cu. in. V8 engine / 429 cu. in. V8 engine / 460 cu. in. V8 engine / Air conditioning / Power brakes / Power seats / Power steering / Power vent windows / Power windows / Radio
Colors
Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models. / Blue Glow / Bright Green Gold Metallic / Dark Green Metallic / Ginger Glow / Gold Glow / Ivy Glow / Light Blue / Light Green / Medium Blue Metallic / Medium Brown Metallic / Medium Copper Metallic / Medium Green Metallic / Red Metallic / Two Tone Colors Available / White / Yellow
Pricing
MSRP$3767.00
Other
Fbsize11.72
Wsize15 x 5
Specifications are for this model. The 1973 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.