Detail Info for: Ford : Galaxie GALAXIE 500 1963 1/2 FORD GALAXIE 500 FASTBACK (BARN FIND)

Transaction Info
Sold On:
12/26/2010
Price:
$ 5700.00
Condition:
Used
Mileage:
72000
Location:
HAINSEVILLE,IL, 60030
Seller Type:
-
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1963 Ford Galaxie
Submodel Body Type:
GALAXIE 500 Coupe
Engine:
8 - Cyl.
Transmission:
Automatic
VIN:
Vehicle Title:
Clear
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
1963 1/2 FORD GALAXIE 500 FASTBACK UP FOR BID IS A 1963 1/2 GALAXIE 500 FASTBACK , A TRUE BARN FIND, ITS BEEN STORED FOR MOST OF ITS LIFE .IT EVEN STILL HAS THE ORIGINAL LICENCE PLATES ON IT FROM 1963 .THE DASH SAYS THE CAR HAS 72000 MILES ON IT AND I WAS TOLD THATS THE ORIGINAL MILES ON THE CAR , ITS ALSO A NUMBERS MATCHING CAR.I GOT THE CAR FROM A FRIEND OF MINE THAT WAS STORING IT FOR SOMEONE AND DIDNT WANT IT ANYMORE.THE CAR IS IN AMAZING SHAPE FOR ITS AGE, THE CAR RUNS AND DRIVES AND LOOKS GREAT . BODY IS STRAIGHT WITH NO RUST,THE FLOORS AND TRUNK ARE IN GREAT SHAPE AND DONT HAVE ANY RUST.THE CAR NEEDS A LITTLE WORK ,IT NEEDS 2 WHEEL CLYS AND COULD HONESTLY USE A PAINT JOB BECAUSE THE HOOD AND TOP OF THE FENDERS ARE FADED . THE INT OF THE CAR IS REAL NICE THE SEAT COVERS ARE BRAND NEW THE CARPET AND THE HEADLINER ARE BRAND NEW TOO. THE MOTOR IS THE ORIGINAL BIG BLOCK 390 THAT RUNS GREAT AND DOESN'T SMOKE AT ALL.THE ONLY CHANGE ON IT FROM ORIGINAL IS A MILD CAM AND THE HOLLY 650 4BBL ON IT AND THE THUNDERBOLT RAM AIR WE ADDED .IT ALSO HAS 2 1/2 STRAIGHT PIPES ON IT ALL THE WAY TO THE 3" TAIL PIPES AND IT SOUNDS WICKED. THE TRANS IS A C6 AUTOMATIC THAT SHIFTS GREAT. THE REAR END IS A 9" POSI I DONT KNOW WHAT THE GEAR RATIO IS IN IT SORRY. I ALSO FOUND SOME OLD SCHOOL 14" TORQUE THRUST WHEELS FROM THE 60'S THAT I INSTALLED ON THE CAR ,THE REARS ARE 14X8 AND THE FRONT ARE ARE 14X7.I ALSO FOUND A REAL NICE SET OF MICKEY THOMPSON TIRES THAT I INSTALLED ON THE CAR THE REARS ARE 60'S AND THE FRONT ARE 70'S .THEY GIVE THE CAR THAT COOL 60'S LOOK. ALL THE GLASS AND CHROME ON THE CAR ARE IN AMAZING SHAPE . THIS CAR IS JUST A GREAT 60'S MUSCLE CAR THAT HAS SURVIVED . THE RESERVE ON THIS CAR IS LOW .AND IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL (847)-420-2812 I HAVE DESCRIBED THE CAR TO THE BEST OF MY ABBILATY. THANK YOU FOR LOOKING AND HAPPY BIDDING.