1974 Ford Galaxie 500 V8 Hardtop
Another Galaxie 500 V8 Hardtop, this pillarless full-size coupe listed at $3,867 on a 121" wheelbase and proved the more popular at 34,214 units.
Confidence
90%
4B58L105439
250 CID I6 (L)
Engine
Hardtop
Body
Oakville, Ontario, Canada (B)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1974 Ford Galaxie 500 V8
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 4 | 1974 |
| Plant Code | B | Oakville, Ontario, Canada (B) |
| Model Code | 58 | Galaxie 500 V8 |
| Engine Code | L | 250 CID I6 (L) |
| Serial Number | 105439 | Production #105439 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelGalaxie 500 V8
Year1974
Body StyleHardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine250 CID I6 (L)
Assembly PlantOakville, Ontario, Canada (B)
Plant CodeB
Pattern SourceFord
Specifications
Engine
Engine250 CID I6
Cylinders6
Displacement250 CID
Dimensions
Production34214
Doors2
Weight4300
Front Tread64.1
Length222.5
Height54.9
Width79.5
Rear Tread64.3
Wheelbase121
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 SizeJR78 x 15
Brakes
Service BrakesPower front disc rear self-adjusting drum
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity22
Oil Capacity5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
RadiatorTubular and fin
ExhaustSingle
Cooling16.3 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
Fuel TypeRegular
Equipment
Equipment400 cu. in. V8 engine / 460 cu. in. V8 engine / Air conditioning / Power antenna / Power seats / Power vent windows / Power windows / Radio / Speed control device
Colors
Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models. / Black / Candyapple Red / Dark Blue Metallic / Dark Green Metallic / Ginger Glow / Gold Glow / Green Glow / Light Blue / Medium Blue Metallic / Medium Brown Metallic / Medium Copper Metallic / Medium Ivy Yellow / Pastel Lime / Saddle Bronze Metallic / Tan Glow / White
Pricing
MSRP$3867.00
Other
Fbsize11.72
Specifications are for this model. The 1974 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.