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1962 Galaxie 500 Club Sedan
VIN 2G61W116165, BODY 62A, COLOR V, TRIM 39, DATE 27K, DSO blank, AXLE 8, TRANS 2
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The VIN of 2G61W116165 decodes as follows:
2 = model year: 1962
G = build plant: Chicago Assembly Plant in Chicago, Illinois
61 = Body Serial Code: Galaxie 500 Club Sedan (2-door sedan), bench seats (27,824 produced during the 1962 model year)
W = engine: Thunderbird 292 V-8, 292-2V, 170 hp @ 4200 rpm, 279 lb-ft @ 2200 rpm, 8.8:1 compression ratio
116165 = Consecutive Unit Number (CUN): 16,165th Ford car scheduled to be built at the Chicago Assembly Plant during the 1962 model year (Job 1 was CUN 100001)
The production data decode as follows:
BODY 62A = Body Style Code: Galaxie 500 Club Sedan (2-door sedan), bench seats (27,824 produced during the 1962 model year)
COLOR V = exterior paint color: Chestnut (medium copper metallic)
TRIM 39 = interior trim color, material and front seat style: dark chestnut pleated vinyl and parchment vinyl cushion inserts, and medium chestnut vinyl cushions, bolsters and backs, bench seats
DATE 27K = scheduled build date: Friday, October 27, 1961
DSO blank = District Sales Office: car was ordered through an unspecified District Sales Office
AXLE 8 = rear axle ratio and type: 3.89:1 non-locking
TRANS 2 = transmission type and shift location: 3-speed manual with overdrive, column shift
This car is Registry Number 329 in the 1962 Ford Galaxie Registry.
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