How many 1962 Ford Galaxies were made?
Roughly around 450,000 Galaxie-branded full-size cars were produced in 1962, spanning Galaxie, Galaxie 500, and Galaxie 500 XL. Exact totals vary by source and by how trims and body styles are counted.
Scope of the Galaxie line in 1962
In 1962, Ford’s full-size lineup used the Galaxie banner to denote the top-level series, with Galaxie 500 and Galaxie 500 XL serving as mid- and upper-range options. The Galaxie name covered a range of body styles, including sedans, hardtops, and convertibles, across several trim levels. Because Ford did not publish a single consolidated year-by-year tally for every Galaxie variant, researchers typically aggregate counts from multiple sources to estimate the total for the Galaxie family.
Estimated production by model family
Publicly cited tallies from automotive historians and hobbyist databases often break out the major Galaxie family segments. The figures below reflect commonly cited ranges used by collectors and historians when summing Galaxie, Galaxie 500, and Galaxie 500 XL across applicable body styles.
- Galaxie: roughly 120,000–180,000 units
- Galaxie 500: roughly 150,000–240,000 units
- Galaxie 500 XL: roughly 50,000–100,000 units
Note: These ranges are approximate and depend on whether convertibles, hardtops, and sub-trims are counted separately. Different sources may present slightly different tallies.
Why the numbers vary and how to verify
Historical production data for 1962 Galaxie variants comes from a mix of Ford annuals, factory records, and later archival compilations. Because Ford did not publish a single, definitive tally for the entire Galaxie lineup, researchers compile totals from multiple datasets, which can lead to variations in the final numbers. Counts can also differ if a source groups all Galaxie trims together or separates them by body style.
Where to look for exact figures
If you want the most precise counts for a given body style or trim, consider checking primary and reputable secondary sources. The following are commonly consulted by researchers and enthusiasts:
- Hemmings Motor News production data for 1962 Ford full-size lines
- Ford Barn or Ford Authority discussions and factory build sheets
- Period Ford annuals, production reports, and contemporary industry publications
Remember that the way a source defines "Galaxie," "Galaxie 500," and "Galaxie 500 XL" can shift numbers. For a specific subset (for example, only 2-door sedans or only convertibles), you’ll likely see different tallies than a total Galaxie-wide estimate.
Bottom line
The exact total number of 1962 Ford Galaxies depends on how you count the various body styles and trims, but most credible estimates place the combined Galaxie family in the mid-400,000s range. If you need an exact figure for a particular body style or trim, I can help you narrow it down with more specific parameters and I can point you to primary sources to verify the counts.
Summary
In 1962, Ford’s Galaxie lineup—encompassing Galaxie, Galaxie 500, and Galaxie 500 XL—likely totaled around 450,000 units across all body styles. Because Ford did not publish a single official tally for the entire Galaxie family, historians rely on aggregated data from multiple sources, which can yield slightly different figures. For precise counts by trim or body style, consult primary production records or established automotive history databases.
