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1961 Ford Galaxie 2-Door Club Victoria

The Club Victoria hardtop coupe provided sporty styling with a formal roofline, positioned between the Starliner fastback and base sedans.
1U57W111111
8 Cyl. 292 C.I. (Dual)
Engine
2-Door Club Victoria
Body
Louisville, KY
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1961 Ford Galaxie

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 1 1961
Plant Code U Louisville, KY
Model Code 57 Galaxie
Engine Code W 8 Cyl. 292 C.I. (Dual)
Serial Number 111111 Production #111111

Basic Information

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

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 292 C.I. (Dual)
Cylinders8
Displacement292 CID
Horsepower175 HP
Compression Ratio8.8:1
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantLouisville, KY
Plant CodeU
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)