1959 Ford Galaxie Galaxie
The Galaxie was a new 1959 series with the Thunderbird's upright, formal roofline. The VIN does not say which body style the car is.
Confidence
85%
1959 Ford VINs encode year, series or body style, plant and engine. Plant letter J (Los Angeles) appears in only some of the 1959 reference books.
B9JS125331
8 Cyl. 332 C.I. 2V (B)
Engine
Galaxie
Body
Los Angeles, CA (J)
Plant
Post-War Era
Era
Source: NICB Passenger Vehicle Identification Manual (1959); Flory, American Cars 1946-1959.
No factory image on file
1959 Ford Galaxie
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Code | B | 8 Cyl. 332 C.I. 2V (B) |
| Year Code | 9 | 1959 |
| Plant Code | J | Los Angeles, CA (J) |
| Body Code | S | S |
| Serial Number | 125331 | Production #125331 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelGalaxie
Year1959
Body StyleGalaxie
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraPost-War Era
Body Styles Offered
- Club Sedan (2-door)
- Victoria Hardtop Club Coupe (2-door)
- Town Sedan (4-door)
- Victoria Hardtop Town Sedan (4-door)
The 1959 Ford serial number does not say which of these body styles this car is.
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 332 C.I. 2V (B)
Assembly PlantLos Angeles, CA (J)
Plant CodeJ
Pattern SourceFord
Specifications
Engine
Engine8 Cyl. 332 C.I. 2V
Cylinders8
Displacement332 cu in
Horsepower225 hp (gross)
Dimensions
Wheelbase118.0 in
Length208.0 in
Width76.8 in
Height56.0 in
Dimensions are for this body style and are the same in every series that offers it. Horsepower is the gross rating the engine was listed at, which the VIN does not tie to a compression ratio or transmission.