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Ford Galaxie 406
Ford was present on the drag racing scene, but in the early â60s, the company was losing ground to those powerful Mopars and Pontiacs. The biggest “Blue Oval” engine was a 390 V8, but it wasn’t enough compared to the mighty 421 Super Duty and the 413 Max Wedge V8. So, the guys from Dearborn got a new 406 V8 for the 1962 model year.
The new engine delivered 385 HP in standard trim. However, with the optional six barrel intake system, it pumped out a respectable 405 HP. Those G-Code cars were rare, but they found a way onto the race tracks. Also, they showed how capable Ford was of defending its turf against the Mopars and Pontiacs.