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1962 Ford Galaxie 500

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 15, 2025.

$37,950Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $34,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1962
Make and model
Ford Galaxie
Generation
Galaxie 1959 to 1964
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
2E63G200484
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Inside the middle half of 123 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$20,750 to $40,000
Median$28,500
Sales behind it123Likely

From 123 sales of the Ford Galaxie 1959 to 1964 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $20,750 and $40,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1962 Ford GalaxieMecum, Oct. 30, 2025MecumOct. 30, 2025$23,000
1962 Ford Galaxie 500 Club Victoria 406 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 27, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 27, 2025$27,500
Single-Family-Owned, 390-Powered 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 Sunliner ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Oct. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 28, 2026$20,500
429CJ-Powered 1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL Hardtop 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 11, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 11, 2026$29,250
1963 Ford Galaxie 500XLMecum, Sept. 26, 2026MecumSept. 26, 2026$45,000
1963 Ford Galaxie 500XLMecum, Sept. 26, 2026MecumSept. 26, 2026$30,000
1963 Ford Galaxie 500XLMecum, Sept. 26, 2026MecumSept. 26, 2026$95,000
1962 Ford Galaxie 500XLMecum, Sept. 24, 2026MecumSept. 24, 2026$20,000