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1961 Ford Galaxie 4-Door Town Sedan

The Galaxie Town Sedan represented Ford's premium full-size offering in 1961, competing directly with Chevrolet's Impala for market leadership.
1A52X157348
8 Cyl. 352 C.I. (Dual)
Engine
4-Door Town Sedan
Body
Atlanta, GA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1961 Ford Galaxie

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 1 1961
Plant Code A Atlanta, GA
Model Code 52 Galaxie
Engine Code X 8 Cyl. 352 C.I. (Dual)
Serial Number 157348 Production #157348

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelGalaxie
Year1961
Body Style4-Door Town Sedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 352 C.I. (Dual)
Cylinders8
Displacement352 CID
Horsepower220 HP
Compression Ratio8.9:1
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantAtlanta, GA
Plant CodeA
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1960 through 1962
Headroom front33.5
Headroom rear33.9
Height55.0
Legroom front43.3
Legroom rear41.6
Length209.9
Nameplate origin1959
Wheelbase119.0
Width79.9

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)