Detail Info for: Ford : Galaxie SKYLINER 1959 FORD GALAXIE 500 SKYLINER RETRACTABLE

Transaction Info
Sold On:
01/11/2011
Price:
$ 31500.00
Condition:
Used
Mileage:
1950
Location:
WATERTOWN TN, 37184
Seller Type:
Private seller
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1959 Ford Galaxie
Submodel Body Type:
SKYLINER Convertible
Engine:
8 - Cyl.
Transmission:
Automatic
VIN:
Vehicle Title:
Clear
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
THIS IS ONE OF THE NICEST RETRACTABLES YOU WILL SEE. THIS CAR HAD A COMPLETE OFF FRAME RESTORATION COMPLETED IN 2001. IT WAS A TRAILER QUEEN WHEN I BOUGHT IT ABOUT FOUR YEARS AGO. I MADE THE CAR ROAD WORTHY BECAUSE I DRIVE MY ANTIQUES. THE ODOMETER WAS RESET WHEN THE CAR WAS RESTORED. IT HAS A NEW HEATER CORE WITH HEATER CONTROL VALVE. I PRESSURE TESTED THE EVAPORATOR AND REPLACED ALL THE GASKET ON THE HEATER/AC UNIT WHEN I HAD IT OUT. THE AIR CONDITIONER WORKS BUT NEEDS AN ON/OFF SWITCH WHICH I HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL IN LOCATING. I'M SURE A SIMPLE TOGGLE SWITCH WOULD WORK. THE TOP WORKS GREAT AND HAS NEVER GIVEN ANY PROBLEMS. I REPLACED THE DIFFERENTIAL WITH AN ALL NEW CHUNK DUE TO NOISE ALONG WITH AXLE BEARINGS, SEALS AND GASKETS.(I'M JUST THAT WAY) . I ALSO REPLACE BOTH U JOINTS.I HAVE THE OLD CHUNK IF YOU WANT IT. IT HAS NEW BIAS PLY TIRES. THE FRONT END HAS BEEN ALIGNED AND DRIVES PERFECT. THE POWER BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH NEW LININGS, WHEEL CYLINDERS AND NEW RUBBER HOSES. THE AM RADIO WORKS GREAT. THE ELECTRIC SEAT WORKS BUT IT IS SLOW. THE ENGINE IS A 352CI 4V THAT RUNS PERFECT AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS GOOD AS WELL. BOTH WERE REBUILT DURING THE RESTORATION. THE POWER STEERING WORKS VERY GOOD TOO. THE INTERIOR IS ALMOST PERFECT AND THE PAINT IS VERY NICE. THERE IS A COUPLE OF SCRATCHES ON AND NEAR THE RIGHT DOOR. THE BOTTOM IS JUST AS CLEAN AND DETAILED AS THE REST OF THE CAR. PLEASE LET ME MAKE MYSELF VERY CLEAR. THIS IS AN EXCELLENT CAR. I HAVE ALSO JUST REPLACED THE FRONT BUMPER WITH FRESH CHROME DUE TO AN IMPERFECTION. THIS CAR IS AN AACA WINNER. THIS IS MY WIFE'S CAR AND WE ARE ONLY SELLING IT TO PURSUE OTHER INTEREST. WE HAVE DRIVEN THIS CAR ON TRIPS WITH NO PROBLEMS. IT HAS WON NUMEROUS FIRST PLACE TROPHY'S AT LOCAL SHOWS. WE JUST DROVE IT IN THE LOCAL CHRISTMAS PARADE. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TALK TO ME ABOUT THE CAR DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL ME AT 615-512-8798. PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU BID. DO NOT BID IF YOU DON'T HAVE YOUR MONEY READY. $1000.00 DUE AT END OF AUCTION AND REMAINDER UPON PICK UP. I HAVE A CLEAR TITLE. I WILL ASSIST WITH TRANSPORTATION AS BEST I CAN BUT WINNING BIDDER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL TRANSPORTATION COSTS. IF YOU WISH TO FLY IN AND DRIVE IT HOME I CAN PICK YOU UP AT THE NASHVILLE AIRPORT.