1962 Ford Galaxie 2 Door High Performance Hard Top

1962 Ford Galaxie 500 High Performance Description

This 62 Galaxie is an early example of an American Muscle Car before anyone new what a muscle car was. The 406 engine with 3-2 barrel carburetors was identified with the G as the fifth character in the VIN. This 406 configuration developed 405 horsepower as it sat new on the showroom floor in 1962. The engine in this car is more powerful as the result of a rebuild in 2003. The machinist's engine calculations sheet shows that this engine is now 416.411 cubic inches.

As far as I know this Galaxie has the original drive train. The 4 speed T-10 transmission has also been rebuilt. The car is a bit of a beast to drive since there is no PS or PB's. But it runs well and is wickedly fast. The 3 Holley carburetors have been tuned by a speed shop. None of them leak gas onto the intake manifold. I bought the car from a party I Southern California 16 years ago. A great deal has been done to improve the performance and reliability of this Super Ford. The paint is old but still looks shiny. The sides of the car are not perfectly straight either. Fully restored cars like this Galaxie with the relatively hard to find 406 engine can sell in the $40K and higher price range. You can have this one for a lot less and enjoy driving it anywhere rather than leave ii in a garage because you're afraid to have it damaged. Here is the information from the car's Data Plate and engine markings:
DATA PLATE 65A. A. 35A 18E. 26. 55
ENGINE BLOCKMARKINGS; CYLINDERHEADS. #39
PASS SIDE CYL HEAD--C2SE. FORD LOGO 6090B. DIFDRIVER SIDE CYL HEAD--C2SE 6090B DIF
BEHIND WATER PUMP--C3AE-6059A
DRIVERS SIDE BLOCK HP C3AE DIF