Vehicle Description
1962 Ford Galaxie 500 Sunliner
Reading the 1962 Ford sales brochure it states that "The first time
you slip into the cockpit of the Galaxie 500/Sunliner, brace
yourself, you're about to soar away from the world of the ordinary
car!" The Galaxie was a sleeper because it needed a big engine to
move the car due to its size and weight. But the engine was large
enough not only to move the car smoothly, but also it was really
fast. Looks like a family car, performs like a muscle car, although
the term had not been invented in 1966...but they were working on
it.
This 2-owner 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible has been in very
good hands through its years. An older respray changing the color
to a little lighter blue, original engine, and interior are just a
few of the features that came with the original car and are still
there and working and showing proudly. A few dents and dings as
well as some paint chipping off that comes with use, a few trim
pieces not perfect, but mostly original and well played with.
Exterior
Resprayed with a Light Blue we note some areas of chipping and
dulling. Chrome bumpers, trim and badging show slight pitting, but
are mainly shiny and attractive. A wider spear runs the belt line
of this car and shows some uneven alignment with the doors. An easy
action top clamping system is released, and the durable 5 ply white
vinyl top is electrically hidden in mere seconds, without getting
out of the driver's seat. The top is in good condition, and it is
not known if it is a replacement, or original to the vehicle. It
sports a tinted rear plastic window. Stock Ford steel hubcaps with
their stylized lion center hub, play front man for 225/75 R15 tires
with a thin whitewall highlight.
Interior
Two tone blue with thin white vertical stripe bolstered vinyl, and
a center dark blue vinyl accent trim, cover the front split bench,
and rear bench seats. The same material can be seen on the door
panels, and the iconic Chevy chrome door actuator on the top end of
the door panel is present. Instrumentation covered with decent
glass shows all gauges in working and clear condition. They reside
within a slightly chipped and worn, metal dash painted in the
original Viking Blue. An AM radio with push button actuation for
the favorites is in the center of the metal dash. Blue cut pile
carpeting covers the floors, as well as Ford full on rubber mats. A
courtesy lighting group are present, as well as the automatic
convertible top knob.
Drivetrain
A 292ci V8 topped by a 2-barrel carburetor, and stock exhaust is
connected to a 3-speed automatic transmission. Note the engine is
unrestored and original, and shows some paint peeling, and dust and
dirt as well as grease.
Undercarriage
Drum brakes are seen on all 4 wheels and are power assisted is the
steering mechanism. A arm Independent Front Suspension, and Coil
spring rear suspension, provide that Ford ride that can only be
described as easy to live with. Plenty of surface rust is
noted.
Original interior, original engine and convertible top for this 62
example. SO, hop in and buckle up, you are about to soar away from
the world of the ordinary car. Gosh people were gullible back in
those days!
VIN Decode
2E65W258349
2-1962
E-Mahwah, NJ Assy Plant
65-Galaxie Sunliner Convertible
W-292 CUI V8 2BBL
258349-Sequential Unit Number
Warranty Tag
BODY 76A-Galaxie 500 2Dr Convertible
COLOR E-Viking Blue
TRIM 32-Blue Crush Vinyl
DATE 08V-August 8 1962 Build
DSO 26-Washington DC
AXLE 1-3.00 Conventional
TRANS 3-Ford O Matic
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 450 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.