For 1962, the Galaxie name was applied to all of Ford's full size models, as the Fairlane name was moved to a new intermediate model and Custom was temporarily retired. New top-line Galaxie 500 (two-door sedan and hardtop, four-door sedan and hardtop, and "Sunliner" convertible) models offered plusher interiors, more chrome trim outside, and a few additional luxury items over and above what was standard on the plainer Galaxie models. Base Galaxie models were available in two- and four-door sedans as well as the plain Ranch Wagon. Base engine was 3.7 l 223 cu in "Mileage Maker" 6-cylinder. The 500/XL came with a 4.8-liter V8. XL's interior and exterior were sportier.
This is the story on the Ford Galaxie 500!
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I don't think there's too many people out there that either haven't owned a Galaxie 500 or knew somebody that did.
My buddy Tim had one when I was living in Georgia my last year of high school. We put many miles on that sucker, driving the back roads of Ft Benning, smoking dope, drinking cheap whiskey and listening to music.
