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1974 Ford Galaxie 500 V8 Hardtop

The Galaxie 500 V8 was Ford's full-size series for 1974. The Hardtop rode a 121" wheelbase and saw 34,214 built for the model year.
4E58S146100
400 CID V8 (S)
Engine
Hardtop
Body
Mahwah, NJ (E)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
1974 Ford Galaxie 500 V8 Hardtop

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 4 1974
Plant Code E Mahwah, NJ (E)
Model Code 58 Galaxie 500 V8
Engine Code S 400 CID V8 (S)
Serial Number 146100 Production #146100

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelGalaxie 500 V8
Year1974
Body StyleHardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine400 CID V8 (S)
Assembly PlantMahwah, NJ (E)
Plant CodeE
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%

Specifications

Engine

Engine400 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement400 CID

Dimensions

Production34214
Doors2
Weight4300
Front Tread64.1
Length222.5
Height54.9
Width79.5
Rear Tread64.3
Wheelbase121

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission25
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio2.75
Steering GearIntegral power
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3

Suspension

Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeJR78 x 15

Brakes

Service BrakesPower front disc rear self-adjusting drum
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Drum Size11

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity22
Oil Capacity5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
RadiatorTubular and fin
ExhaustSingle
Cooling16.3 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
Fuel TypeRegular

Equipment

Equipment400 cu. in. V8 engine / 460 cu. in. V8 engine / Air conditioning / Power antenna / Power seats / Power vent windows / Power windows / Radio / Speed control device

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models. / Black / Candyapple Red / Dark Blue Metallic / Dark Green Metallic / Ginger Glow / Gold Glow / Green Glow / Light Blue / Medium Blue Metallic / Medium Brown Metallic / Medium Copper Metallic / Medium Ivy Yellow / Pastel Lime / Saddle Bronze Metallic / Tan Glow / White

Pricing

MSRP$3867.00

Other

Fbsize11.72

Specifications are for this model. The 1974 VIN resolves model year, model, body style, and engine; the engine shown is the VIN-coded engine (other engines were optional). Figures vary by option and are representative of the model as built.