For 1961, Ford offered 16 different models to choose from. Of those were the Galaxie and Galaxie Station Wagon. Standard equipment included the Mileage Maker Six Engine, 3-speed manual transmission, Full-Flow Oil Filter, double wrapped aluminized muffler, a diamond lustre finish, self adjusting brakes and double lift bright metal trim. If a move up in power was necessary, the Thunderbird 352 Special V8 or Thunderbird 390 Special V8 was an option along with the Fordomatic or dual range Cruise-O-Matic transmissions.
The 1961 Station wagons available were the 2 or 4-door Ranch Wagon, 4-door Country Squire or 4-door Country Sedan and came in 6 or 9 passenger models. Inside, there is 93.5 cu. ft of space over 10 feet long with tailgate open – 8 feet with tailgate closed and width of almost 5 feet.
1961 Ford Galaxie Specifications
Model Number
Body/Style Number
Body Type & Seating
Factory Price
Shipping Weight
Total Production
Galaxie Six Series
V
52
4 Dr Town Sedan
$2,590
3,570 lbs
141,823*
V
51
2 Dr Club Sedan
$2,536
3,488 lbs
27,760*
V
54
4 Dr Town Victoria
$2,662
3,588 lbs
30,342*
V
57
2 Dr Club Victoria
$2,597
3,545 lbs
75,437*
V
53
2 Dr Starliner Hardtop
$2,597
3,517 lbs
29,669*
V
55
2 Dr Sunliner Convertible
$2,847
3,694 lbs
44,614*
Galaxie V8 Series
N/A
52
4 Dr Town Sedan
$2,706
3,668 lbs
141,823*
N/A
51
2 Dr Club Sedan
$2,652
3,586 lbs
27,760*
N/A
54
4 Dr Town Victoria
$2,778
3,686 lbs
30,342*
N/A
57
2 Dr Club Victoria
$2,713
3,643 lbs
75,437*
N/A
53
2 Dr Starliner Hardtop
$2,713
3,615 lbs
29,669*
N/A
55
2 Dr Sunliner Convertible
$2,963
3,792 lbs
44,614*
Station Wagon Six-Cyl Series
V
61
2 Dr Ranch Wagon - 6P
$2,586
3,816 lbs
12,042**
V
62
4 Dr Ranch Wagon - 6P
$2,656
3,911 lbs
30,292**
V
64
4 Dr Country Sedan - 6P
$2,752
3,934 lbs
46,311**
V
66
4 Dr Country Sedan - 9P
$2,656
3,962 lbs
16,356**
V
67
4 Dr Country Squire - 6P
$2,941
3,930 lbs
16,961**
V
68
4 Dr Country Squire - 9P
$3,011
3,966 lbs
14,657**
Station Wagon V8 Series
N/A
61
2 Dr Ranch Wagon - 6P
$2,702
3,914 lbs
12,042**
N/A
62
4 Dr Ranch Wagon - 6P
$2,772
4,009 lbs
30,292**
N/A
64
4 Dr Country Sedan - 6P
$2,868
4,032 lbs
46,311**
N/A
66
4 Dr Country Sedan - 9P
$2,972
4,060 lbs
16,356**
N/A
67
4 Dr Country Squire - 6P
$3,057
4,036 lbs
16,961**
N/A
68
4 Dr Country Squire - 9P
$3,127
4,064 lbs
14,657**
Notes:
* Total Series production for ALLGalaxie's was 349,665 units both 6-cylinder and V8. Ford does not have individual breakdowns per body style.
** Total Series production for ALL
Galaxie Station Wagon's was 136,619 units both 6-cylinder and V8. Ford does not have individual breakdowns per body style.
Chassis Data
Model Number
Wheelbase
Overall Length
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Tire Size
Galaxie
119 in
209.9 in
61 in
60 in
7.50 x 14
Ford Station Wagon
119 in
209.9 in
61 in
60 in
8.00 x 14
Vin Number Decoding - 1960 - 1969 Ford (All Models)
Location: stamped on top upper flange
of left front fender apron. Located on top of dash visible through windshield.
On lock face of left front door.
First Symbol - Year
0 = 1960
1 = 1961
2 = 1962
3 = 1963
4 = 1964
5 = 1965
6 = 1966
7 = 1967
8 = 1968
9 = 1969
Second Symbol - Assembly Plant
A = Atlanta
L = Michigan Truck
B = Oakville
N = Norfolk
C = Ontario
P = Twin Cities
D = Dallas
R = San Jose
E = Mahwah
S = Pilot Plant
F = Dearborn
T = Metuchen
G = Chicago
U = Louisville
H = Lorain
W = Wayne
J = Los Angeles
Y = Wixom
K = Kansas City
Z = St. Louis
Third & Fourth Symbol - Body Series
01 = Mustang 2 Dr Hardtop
51 = Ford 4 Dr Sedan (Custom)
02 = Mustang 2 Dr Fastback
52 = Ford 2 Dr Sedan (Custom 500)
03 = Mustang 2 Dr Convertible
53 = Ford 4 Dr Sedan (Custom 500)
10 = Falcon 2 Dr Sedan
54 = Ford 4 Dr Sedan (Galaxie 500)
11 = Falcon 4 Dr Sedan
55 = Ford 2 Dr Fastback (Galaxie 500)
12 = Falcon Station Wagon
56 = Ford 4 Dr Hardtop (Galaxie 500)
20 = Falcon 2 Dr Sedan (Futura)
57 = Ford Convertible (Galaxie 500)
21 = Falcon 4 Dr Sedan (Futura)
58 = Ford 2 Dr Hardtop (Galaxie 500)
22 = Falcon 2 Dr Sedan (Bucket Seats)
60 = Ford 2 Dr Fastback (XL)
23 = Falcon Station Wagon (Futura)
61 = Ford Convertible (XL)
30 = Fairlane 2 Dr Hardtop
62 = Ford 2 Dr Hardtop (LTD)
31 = Fairlane 4 Dr Sedan
63 = Ford 2 Dr Fastback Coupe
32 = Fairlane Station Wagon
64 = Ford 4 Dr Sedan (LTD)
33 = Fairlane 2 Dr Hardtop (500)
65 = Ford 2 Dr Hardtop Coupe
34 = Fairlane 4 Dr Sedan (500)
66 = Ford 4 Dr Hardtop (LTD)
35 = Fairlane 2 Dr Fastback (500)
70 = Ford Station Wagon (Ranch Wagon - 6P)
36 = Fairlane Convertible (500)
71 = Ford Station Wagon (Custom 500 Ranch Wagon - 6P)
37 = Fairlane Station Wagon (500)
72 = Ford Station Wagon (Custom 500 Ranch Wagon - 10P)
