Detail Info for: Ford : Galaxie 500 7-LITRE CONVERTIBLE ULTRA RARE VERY NICE 1966 FORD GALAXIE 500 7 LITRE CONVERTIBLE 124 KNOWN 2 EXIST

Transaction Info
Sold On:
10/02/2012
Price:
$ 21200.00
Condition:
Mileage:
35587
Location:
Boulder City, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89005
Seller Type:
Dealer
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1966 Ford Galaxie
Submodel Body Type:
500 7-LITRE CONVERTIBLE Convertible
Engine:
428CI V8
Transmission:
Automatic
VIN:
6E63Q141920
Vehicle Title:
Clear
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
1966 FORD GALAXIE 500 7 LITRE convertible The Ultra Rare 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 7-Litre Convertible 428 Cubic Inch • C6 Automatic Runs and drives like a dream. One of Just 2,369 Produced Here's the latest data of known 7-litre's from www.7litre.org As of 2012 656 1966 Ford Galaxie 7-Litres are known to still exist 436 Hardtops 281 automatics 139 4 speed (includes 7 R Codes) 16 unknown. 220 Convertibles 124 automatics 88 4 speed (includes 2 R Codes) 8 unknown. www.Hagerty.com http://www.hagerty.com/valuationtools/HVT/VehicleSearch/Report?vc=2323 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 7-Litre - Classic Car Price Guide Up to $48,700 for the Convertibles 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 7-Litre Convertible VIN: 6E63Q141920 Showing on Odometer: 35,587 (exempt) Engine: 428/4v Transmission: 3-Speed Cruise-O-Matic (C6) Exterior: Vintage Burgundy (X) Interior: Black Vinyl (86) Built: October 30, 1965 - Mahwah, New Jersey Over 145 high resolution pictures below. Standard/Optional Equipment 428 Cubic Inch Thunderbird V8 ** 345 horsepower @ 4,600/462 ft-lb torque @ 2,800 RPM Floor Shift 3-Speed Cruise-O-Matic Transmission (C6) Power Front Disc Brakes Power Convertible Top Dual Exhaust Thin-Shell Contour Bucket Seats with Bright Side Trim * Full Length Floor Console with Storage * Wood-Grain Steering Wheel ** Bright Metal/Wood-Grain Trim Door Panels * Front/Rear Armrests Crank Operated Vent Windows Nylon/Rayon Floor Carpet Electric Clock Locking/Lighted Glove Box 7 Litre Glove Box Door Emblem Courtesy Light (under dash) Courtesy/Warning Lights (both doors) Padded Instrument Panel Simulated Wood Trim Dash * Bright Pedal Trim * Padded Sun Visors Front/Rear Seatbelts Chrome/Die-Cast Grille * Bright Metal Hood Wind-Split * Body Side Accent Stripes ** Styled Steel Wheel Covers ** Driver's Outside Rear View Mirror 7 Litre Grille Badge ** 7 Litre Front Fender Emblems ** 7 Litre Trunk Lid Crest ** Rocker Molding * Back-Up Lights Illuminated Trunk Emergency Flashers 25 Gallon Fuel Tank *Galaxie 500 XL item **7 Litre only item Other Items P225/75R15 Steel Belted Radials American Racing Torq-Thrust Wheels (original wheel covers included with sale) 3.70 Rear Differential Recent Work New Fuel Tank/Sending Unit/Kit R & R Carburetor and Spark Plugs Drain and Fill All Fluids Oil and Filter Change Bleed Brakes with New Fluid Balance Tires Beautiful, driver 1966 Galaxie 500 7-Litre convertible. Strong 428 engine starts easily, doesn't smoke and stays cool at any speed. C6 automatic shifts smooth and reliable. Car stops and steers great. Engine block, heads, intake/exhaust manifolds and (original) carburetor are all correctly dated just prior to vehicle assembly date. Ready to drive, ready to enjoy, right now. available dates found 7-65 driver's door side, driver's rear side, passenger rear side and passenger door side glass dates 9-65 carburetor manufacture date 10-65 passenger vent glass date 10-3-65 left head casting date 10-3-65 intake manifold casting date 10-6-65 right exhaust manifold 10-7-65 block casting date 10-14-65 left exhaust manifold casting date 10-15-65 right head casting date 10-30-65 vehicle build date (from door tag) 6-19-71 differential casting date 1-15-72 differential carrier casting date (1972 Thunderbird) 6-15-02 LOF 34,329 Northfield, Minnesota (approximate time-line) 6-23-02 vehicle purchased - Bayard, Nebraska 7-10-02 title issued (to above owner) 7-19-12 Davis County bill of sale 8-2-12 Viva Las Vegas Autos, Inc. - Boulder City, Nevada 35,561 8-13-12 A-Best Auto - Henderson, Nevada - new fuel tank, clean carburetor/plugs, drain/fill all fluids, LOF, bleed brakes/new fluid, new high beam light 35,564 9-10-12 new valve cover gaskets 9-11-12 George's Tire and Auto Repair - Boulder City, Nevada - mount/balance tires 9-13-12 new air filter 9-21-12 current 35,587 Glass is beautiful (including clear convertible window) and lights work perfectly. Convertible top powers up/down beautifully and doesn't have a single rip or tear. Body is straight, smooth, older paint is in great shape and all original trim is present and installed. Some years ago, body work was performed and car was painted. Interior is complete, dash has no cracks, carpet and upholstery are superb and door panels are undamaged. Everything works in here except heater and clock. 428/4v Thunderbird V8 Engine 345 horsepower @ 4,600/462 ft-lb torque @ 2,800 RPM Floor pan is solid and supportive and there is some rust perforation. Close up pictures show well below. Perimeter frame is strong and there are areas of rust, confined to side rails. Note the "idiot towing tear" in the left rear of the frame. VIN Decode: 6E3Q141920 model year 6 1966 assembly plant E Mahwah, New Jersey body/series (6)3 Galaxie 500, 7-Litre convertible engine Q 428/4v sequential production number 141920 warranty plate VIN 6E63Q141920 body 76D Galaxie 500, 7-Litre, convertible color X Vintage Burgundy trim 86 Black Vinyl date 30K October 30, 1965 DSO 23 Philadelphia District Sales Office axle 4 2.80, conventional transmission 4 3-speed Criuse-O-Matic Owner's manual. Terms of Sale This vehicle is safely stored in our beautiful climate controlled showroom in Boulder City, Nevada. We are just 25 minutes from Las Vegas International Airport (McCarran) and welcome the opportunity to meet the winning bidder there and drive them to our facility for vehicle delivery. We have years of experience with vehicle shipping, across the globe - we stand ready to help with whatever arrangements are necessary at the buyers request and expense. This vehicle will not be delivered or released for shipment until complete payment is received and all funds have cleared. Third party, pre-purchase vehicle inspections are welcome BEFORE the auction ends. We are happy to answer questions about this vehicle and resolve any concerns you may have BEFORE YOU BID and BEFORE THE AUCTION ENDS . . . THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. If you are in the Las Vegas area, we invite you to stop by for a demonstration. A $1000 non-refundable partial payment must be received 24 hours from the end of this auction . We prefer VISA but will accept PayPal if necessary. Full payment must be received within four (4) business days of the end of auction. Cashiers-check, direct deposit or cash in person are acceptable but BANK to BANK WIRE TRANSFER IS PREFERRED for US winners and required for all winning bidders outside the United States. Loan checks can be accepted only after prior approval from the owner, Doug Williams. M/Os will NEVER be accepted. 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