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1965 Ford Galaxie 500 4-Door Sedan

The Park Lane was Mercury's top-of-the-line full-size model for 1965, featuring premium trim and appointments. It competed directly with Oldsmobile's Ninety-Eight and Buick's Electra 225 in the near-luxury segment.
5F62Z345678
390 CID 4V V8
Engine
4-Door Sedan
Body
Dearborn, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1965 Ford Galaxie 500

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 5 1965
Plant Code F Dearborn, MI
Model Code 62 Galaxie 500
Engine Code Z 390 CID 4V V8
Serial Number 345678 Production #345678

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelGalaxie 500
Year1965
Body Style4-Door Sedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine390 CID 4V V8
Cylinders8
Displacement390 CID
Horsepower300 HP
Compression Ratio10.1:1
Carburetor4 BC
Transmission** M & A
Assembly PlantDearborn, MI
Plant CodeF
Pattern SourceLincoln mercury
Confidence95%

Original Specifications (Matched to: Custom & Galaxie)

Bodystyle lifespan1965 through 1966
Headroom front38.9
Headroom rear37.7
Height55.6
Legroom front41.4
Legroom rear37.8
Length210.0
Nameplate origin1957
Wheelbase119.0
Width77.3

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $2623.00
No. Produced 18183

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 4

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Length 210 in.
Width 77.3 in.
Height 55.6 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Rated Horsepower 38.4 hp
Brake Horsepower 150@4000 hp
Compression Ratio-Std 9.2 :1
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (31)
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 V
Cooling System 15 Quarts
Radiator Tubular and fin
Exhaust System Single
Fuel Type Regular
Cooling System Water pump
Optional Equipment Power brakes
Optional Equipment Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment 240 cu. in. Inline 6 engine
Optional Equipment 352 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment 427 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Optional Equipment Pushbutton Radio
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment Power windows
Optional Equipment 390 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Power seats
Steering Gear Recirculating ball and nut
Rear Suspension Coil link
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Drive Rear wheel drive
VIN Location On tab attached to top right side of dash panel in engine compartment
Spare Location Trunk
Tire Size 7.35 x 15
Series Galaxie 500 6
Origin United States
Make Ford
Model Year 1965
Model Number 54A
Body Maker Ford
Emergency Rear service brakes
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Size 11 1/32 in.
Rear Differential 5 pt.
Oil 4 qt.
Fuel 16 gal.
Transmission 3 pt.
Carburetor Own
Type Inline 6 overhead valve
Torque 234@2200 ft/lbs
Type Single downdraft
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Main Bearings 7
Displacement 240 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Wheelbase 119 in.
Rear Tread 62 in.
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.00 :1
Clutch Size 9.5 inches
Clutch Type Single dry plate
No. Of Gears 3
1st 3.02 :1
2nd 1.84 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 3.1 :1
B &s 4 & 3.18

Enhanced Data Note: The enhanced vehicle data shown above represents the base vehicle configuration as manufactured. Individual vehicles may vary depending on factory options and modifications made throughout the vehicle's history.