1962 Ford Galaxie 500 Club Sedan 3-Speed

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

In 1962, Ford’s marketing team moved the Fairlane name to an intermediate platform and renamed the full-size Ford the Galaxie. This was an effort to capture some interest in the car with an association to the Space Race, which held the attention of U.S. citizens during the 1950s and 1960s.

The new name was joined by stylish new bodywork, introducing a smoother, more rounded aesthetic, entirely abandoning the prominent tailfins of previous years. Ford offered a wide range of engines, from the economical inline-six to powerful V8s

This ‘62 500 model was acquired by the seller approximately nine years ago and was subsequently treated to mechanical and cosmetic refurbishment. Work reportedly included rebuilding the 292ci Thunderbird V8, overhauling the drum brakes, replacing the tires, repainting the body, rechroming the bumpers, and reupholstering the interior.

The car is equipped with a three-speed column-shifted manual transmission that features a Borg-Warner auxiliary overdrive unit. The overdrive option could be activated and deactivated by pulling out or pushing in a cable on the dashboard.

This 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 Club Sedan is now offered at no reserve with a jack, owner’s manual, and a Washington state title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• 292ci Thunderbird V8

• Column-shifted three-speed manual transmission

  • Borg-Warner semi-automatic overdrive unit

• Ming Green with Corinthian White top

• Turquoise upholstery

• Front and rear lap belts

• AM radio

• Whitewall tires

Factory Equipment

• The Data Plate decodes as:

• Body: 62A – Club Sedan

• Color: DM – Ming Green with Corinthian White top

• Trim: 17 – Turquoise

• Date: 04K – October 4th production

• Axle: 8 – 3.89:1 ratio

• Trans: 2 – Overdrive (manual) transmission

• The chassis number (2P61W112665) decodes as:

• 2 – Model year: 1962

• P – Assembly plant: Twin Cities, Minnesota

• 61 – Body series: Galaxie 2-Door Club Sedan

• W – Engine code: 292 cubic inch V8, 2-barrel carburetor

• 112665 – Sequential production number

Servicing & Documentation

• From the seller: “1962 Ford Galaxy, completely restored, everything in it is new. I have the receipts for everything we did to it.”

Known Imperfections

• Drip noted from transmission

• Stained floor mats

Ownership History

The car was relocated from Wyoming to Washington state when it was acquired by the seller from their sister-in-law approximately nine years ago.

Included Items

• Jack

• Owner’s manual

Additional Information

• The Washington state title carries an "Antique" brand and lists a comment of "Use Tax Waived-Gift."

• From the seller: "Bought it from my sister-in-law in Casper, Wyoming, 9 years ago. Runs great. The most beautiful car you’ll ever see!"