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1961 Ford Galaxie High Performance 2-Door Club Victoria Starliner

The Starliner hardtop featured a dramatic fastback roofline that became iconic in NASCAR racing and appealed to performance enthusiasts.
1A53Z144533
390 CID Police Package V8
Engine
2-Door Club Victoria Starliner
Body
Atlanta, GA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1961 Ford Galaxie High Performance

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 1 1961
Plant Code A Atlanta, GA
Model Code 53 Galaxie High Performance
Engine Code Z 390 CID Police Package V8
Serial Number 144533 Production #144533

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelGalaxie High Performance
Year1961
Body Style2-Door Club Victoria Starliner
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine390 CID Police Package V8
Cylinders8
Displacement390 CID
Horsepower330 HP
Compression Ratio9.6:1
Carburetor4 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantAtlanta, GA
Plant CodeA
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%

Original Specifications (Matched to: Galaxie)

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)