1968 Ford Galaxie

Fastback

390 V8, 2bbl

Automatic

8J55Y157875

Clear

1968 Ford Galaxie 500XL Fastback Ok, Here's the story on what I know of this car. I purchased it 2 years ago from the original owner. An elderly gentleman from Orland, CA. He told me he bought it brand new. He also told me that the mileage (20,730) is the original mileage, and that it has only turned over once. So, it's a 1 owner, 120,730 mile car. This man told me that he had moved from Orland to Magalia, CA and that his home in Orland had a 5 car garage, and his new home had a 2 car garage. He said the only reason for selling it was that he didn't have enough room at his new place. He told me he had just had it painted, so it would be close to 2 years old now. I asked him why he had it painted, and he said "just so it would shine better than the original paint did, and it would sell faster." He told me that there wasn't any bodywork needed, and that this was the 1st repaint ever! He said he tried to wax the original paint, but it just wouldn't shine up as well as he wanted. I sure wish I'd have seen it prior to painting, I'll bet I would have been able to rub/polish it out. Oh well. Since I've owned it I've replaced the original carpeting, and just had the headliner replaced. Both are only a week old. I've rebuilt the original 2 bbl. carburetor, and tuned it up. I also changed the oil, filter, and coolant. It runs and drives great! Very comfortable car. No leaks, weird noises, rattles, or smoke. The original A/C works fantastic! It gets cold... Transmission shifts great, brakes are power front disc, which was an option for the 1st time in '68. Plenty of power, and super smooth. I've never even had to charge the A/C, and after 2 years, it still blows ice cold! Data Plate info: Body: 63B, 2dr. hdtp, bench seatColor: Y, Medium gold metallicTrim: 6Y, Light nugget gold vinylDate: 02E, May 2ndDSO: 72, San Jose, CaliforniaAxle: 1, 2.75:1 open (non-posi)Trans: X, Auto FMX This car is beautiful, gets lookers whenever I take it out. Starts right up, runs, drives, shifts, steers, and stops excellent. Rust free California car. when the carpeting was replaced, I took photos of the floors without carpeting in. I will attach a couple of those, but virtually rust free. Rockers, door bottoms, floors, frame, etc. all rust free. The trunk has a new mat, and there is some rust in the well. Several small pin holes, and a couple of little 4" cracks. Easily repairable, in my opinion. All gauges work, wipers, heater, A/C, defrost, etc. This car is bone stock with the exception of the stereo that the old guy had installed, and he had had the seats reupholstered once upon a time. They still look very nice, but are not original. In fact, they're not even vinyl, they're a tan cloth material, and have stood up very well. No burns, stains, holes, tears, front or back. Original spare tire, jack, and all tools are still stored away in the trunk. I've covered about as much as I can think of, but if you have any questions feel free to click on the "ask seller a question" link above, and I will get right back to you. I can store the car for 30 days, free of charge, after the auction, if needed. The car is located in Chico, CA 95973, and you can click on the Shipment tab, to get a shipping quote. I will be available to assist the transporter, when he arrives. Thanks for looking at my auction, and good luck bidding. Bid to win!!