Vehicle Description
This is a stunning example of a rare 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 "G" CODE
406/405HP Tri Power four speed convertible. This 62 Galaxie 500 was
the recent recipient of a comprehensive frame-off restoration by
"Mr. Galaxie," Donald Allen, whose shop in Clarksville, Georgia, is
famous for its award-winning restorations of Galaxies. Jacky Jones
assisted in the restoration with Donald Allen and arguably there
are no two people that know Ford performance cars like they do.
In early 1962, Ford was the only low-priced marque that didn't
offer an engine larger than 400 cubic inches. Compared to the
421-cube Pontiacs, 413 Plymouths and Dodges that were the size of
Ford's own midsize Fairlanes, and even the 409 Chevys, Ford's
largest offering was 390 cubes. Never mind that the six-barrel
"Thunderbird Special" 390 was rated at 401 gross ponies-well above
the marketing-magic one-horsepower-per-cubic-inch.
For 1962, Ford launched its 406-cubic-inch V-8 as a racing
homologation special; it used the 390's 3.785-inch stroke, but
bored things out .080, to 4.13 inches. Two versions were available:
the four-barrel version offering 385 horsepower, and the tri-power
variant was rated at 405 horsepower. Both variants featured 11.4:1
compression, cast headers, and a low-restriction dual exhaust.
Any 406-powered Galaxie required a Borg-Warner T10 four-speed
transmission, 15-inch wheels, heavy-duty suspension, four-wheel
drum brakes, and a high-capacity radiator. A new 3-inch-wide
driveshaft was part of the package, as was a new-for-1962 rear
axle, sporting a 9-inch ring and pinion.
Best of all, it took a keen eye to spot the engine callout,
displayed on a fender badge. That was the Galaxie's tell: If you
knew where to look, you would know instantly whether the car
pulling up to the light was Grandma's 352-powered snoozemobile, or
whether you were going to have a situation on your hands when the
light turned green. Many were surprised.
Finished in the correct Chestnut Metallic and Chestnut Crush vinyl
interior, this color combination is absolutely striking. The paint
is like looking into a mirror and the body is laser straight. All
of the chrome trim and bright work is fantastic and glistens in the
sun. The engine compartment has the wow factor and the under
carriage is amazing. This is a very strong running car that drives
great and demands attention wherever it goes. Call 314-346-6039
with questions or to purchase. 314-346-6039
