1959 Ford Galaxie

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Automatic

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1959 FORD FAIRLANE 500 GALAXIE 2 DOOR HARDTOP LOW RESERVE – PRICED TO SELL WHAT YOU ARE BIDDING ON IS AN ORIGINAL, NUMBERS MATCHING BEAUTIFUL CLASSIC. YES, THAT’S RIGHT. I MEAN ORIGINAL PAINT AND ORIGINAL INTERIOR FROM THE HEADLINER TO THE CARPET AS VERIFIED BY THE ORIGINAL OWNERS GRAND DAUGHTER WHO INHERITED THIS BEAUTY. AND IT IS EXCEPTIONAL! ONLY 50,000 DOCUMETED ORIGINAL MILES This car appears to be all metal with no bondo. The entire body was checked with a magnet. All glass is perfect. The windows roll and down smoothly and create a tight seal. All door and window felt and rubber seals are excellent and water tight. All handles, cranks and knobs are original and in perfect condition. The doors open and close effortlessly like a new car, as does the rear deck lid and the hood. The interior is gorgeous! Floor pans and trunk pan are solid. The trunk pictures represent the trunk as found when the original cloth trunk mat was removed. Note the primer, the paint, the glue and a little dirt. Even the cardboard wheel drop covers are solid and intact. The wheel drops are solid, dry and damage free. This car has a matching spare tire and jack. All of the original undercoating is thick, completely intact and in extraordinary condition. The under carriage has not been detailed. The frame is solid, damage and rust free. The paint still has a spectacular mirror finish and could easily be rated a solid 8.0 out of 10, but is not perfect. There are factory paint code stamps still visible on the firewall, the inside of the hood and the inside of both fenders. The build sheet is most likely still in its original hiding place waiting to be discovered. The panel fit, seams and body lines are extraordinary. All stainless and chrome is in great condition but is not perfect. There is no visible rust. The car presents very well. The radiator is brand new. There has been a new ignition switch installed since I’ve had the car but I also have records of maintenance done over the years which clearly verifies the low mileage. I have the original keys and the factory key tag for additional keys. It has an Old School air horn that plays a tune and can be / was used in parades. Of course the factory dual horn is intact and works. The engine compartment has been detailed and the rest of the car has just been cleaned. What you see is basically the way the car was handed down by the original owner. Unbelievably nice!! What makes a CLASSIC a COLLECTIBLE among collectors? Simply put, if the car is a “first of” it’s a must have. WELL THIS IS IT; A “FIRST” OF 1959 WAS THE FIRST YEAR OF THE GALAXIE SHOW IT OR DRIVE IT THIS CLASSIC CAR IS MECHANICALLY SOUND, TROUBLE FREE AND RUNS AND DRIVES AS IT SHOULD. IT IS POWERED BY THE INDESTRUCTABLE “MILEAGE MAKER SIX” 223 CI OHV 1-V CREATING 145 HP COUPLED WITH THE FORDOMATIC 2 SPEED TRANSMISSION. THIS CAR HAS MORE THAN ENOUGH POWER BUT STILL YEILDS EXCELLENT GAS MILEAGE. THIS CLASSIC EASILY CRUISES AT 80 MPH PLUS WITH EASE. I DROVE THE CAR 50 PLUS MILES RECENTLY IN OVER 90 DEGREES FARENHEIT AND IT RAN COOL AND TROULBE FREE. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT WHEN THE ORIGINAL OWNERS GRAND DAUGHTER INHERITED THE CAR IN 2007, SHE AND HER HUSBAND DROVE IT FROM INDIANA TO COLORADO WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE STEERING WHEEL HOLDS STRAIGHT, SOLID AND HAS ABSOLUTELY NO VIBRATIONS OR PLAY. THE BRAKES ARE SOLID AND FIRM WITH NO PULLS WHEN APPLIED. THERE IS NO SMOKE, AND NOT ONE LEAK ANYWHERE. ALL LIGTHS AND GAUGES WORKS AS THEY SHOULD. It is all there and only needs a heater core I’m told, door jamb dome light buttons, the drivers’ side sun visor is starting to wear out but stays in place, there is a small patch carpet on the drivers’ side floor where the carpet has worn but it blends very well. The clock still works occasionally. Once in a while you have to wiggle the gearshift handle when starting the car. I believe the neutral safety switch is starting to wear. This is only a very minor issue and I should have it fixed before the new owner takes delivery. DON’T MISS THIS CHANCE TO OWN A GREAT, FIRST GENERATION, MID-YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL OF THIS HIGHLY DESIRABLE AND DEFINTELY HARD-TO-FIND EXAMPLE OF… AWARD WINNING AMERICAN STYLE AND BEAUTY THERE IS NO REASON WHY YOU COULDN’T TAKE THIS EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF AN ORIGINAL CLASSIC TO ANY LOCAL OR REGIONAL CAR SHOW AND SHOW IT WITH PRIDE, NOT TO MENTION THAT YOU WOULD MOST LIKELY BE THE ONLY ONE THERE WITH A MID-YEAR 1959 FORD FAIRLANE 500 GALAXIE AS ORIGINAL AND AS NICE AS THIS ONE. THIS CLASSIC ISN’T A TRAILER QUEEN, NOR IS IT PERFECT. REMEMBER THIS IS A 52 YEAR OLD CAR, BUT YOU WOULD NEVER KNOW BY LOOKING AT IT. YOU CAN TINKER WITH IT AND MAKE IT AS CLOSE TO PERFECT AS YOU CARE TO, BUT IT IS ALMOST THERE. ITS ORIGINAL CONDITION SHOWS THAT IT WAS WELL CARED FOR BUT IT WAS ALSO DRIVEN AND ENJOYED. Some History The late 1950s saw intense competition for sales among the “Big Three” of Detroit. Cars had gotten longer, laden with chrome, and more extreme in design. 1959 was the first year of the new Galaxie model which now replaced the Fairlane as the top-of-the-line Ford passenger car. The 1959 Ford featured modest fins, hooded quad headlamps, and a full-width grille featuring four rows of floating “stars”. The 1959 Ford was billed as “the world’s most beautifully proportioned car” and did receive a Gold Medal for exceptional styling at the Brussels World’s Fair. The 1957 and 1958 Fairlane and Fairlane 500 as was the 1960 and 1962 models were also gorgeous cars, but there is nothing like the award winning stylistic grace and beauty of the 1959 Fairlane 500 Galaxie. Don’t miss out on this chance to own this one. Bid what you can afford and bid to win . . . . PLEASE READ PAYMENT TERMS All Ownership, Insurance and/or Liabilities associated with the operation and/or maintenance will be transferred directly from the seller to the buyer at the time financial payment is remitted in full. Buyer also agrees that buyer has conducted all desired inspections of the vehicle (including title history and mechanical / cosmetic inspections) before agreeing to purchase this vehicle by private party and desires to purchase this vehicle with or without such knowledge of such history and/or inspections. Buyer further agrees and acknowledges that Seller has made no representation regarding the vehicle except those representations that are made in writing and signed / agreed upon between buyer and seller. Buyer further understands that seller shall not be responsible in any way, for claims of any kind arising from the vehicle defects, whether or not obvious at the time of sale. Inspection I fully welcome a buyer's private inspection. I will gladly show the car in person or assist any bidder who wishes to have a private party inspect the car but this must be done prior to auction ending. The buyer is responsible for any fees incurred. Warranty This vehicle is being sold AS-IS. AS-IS is here defined as having no warranty stated, implied or otherwise expressed in any way, shape or form. The buyer assumes all and total responsibility for all or any defects known or unknown, apparent or non-apparent with this vehicle. Such defects are not limited to any area, system or part of the vehicle, but include the entire vehicle and all or any of its parts, systems or areas associated with it in all or any way. I have done my best to represent this vehicle as it appears, however, the seller is not responsible for, does not guarantee or warranty the correctness of this listing, the information contained within it, or any comments/responses to questions made about the vehicle listed, whether in verbal or written form. If you do not fully understand or do not completely agree to the above, do not bid or purchase this vehicle. Payment Methods Cash, certified bank check, wire transfer. A credit / debit card payment through PayPal may be used for required deposit. Neither the vehicle nor the title will be released until all funds have cleared. Deposit & Payment of Remaining Balance A one thousand dollar USD ($1,000) non-refundable payment is required within twenty-four (24) hours after the auction has ended to secure the transaction. Payment made through PayPal for the required deposit will go to dmcoloradocars13@gmail.com . This payment is required for the costs, time and loss of potential buyers associated with the auction should the sale not be completed. The remaining balance due must be paid within five (5) business days of the close of the auction. The vehicle will not be available for delivery until all financial transactions have been completed. If the winning bidder either fails to pay the one thousand dollar USD ($1,000) payment within twenty-four (24) hours of the auction close, or does not pay the remaining balance within the five (5) business day period, the seller has the right to refuse the sale and any payment to the seller will not be returned to the buyer. If the buyer decides after agreeing to purchase the vehicle that he or she does no longer wants the vehicle, no refund of any kind will be issued. Title The title is free and clear and will be presented to the buyer after all financial transactions have been completed. Shipping I will gladly assist the buyer with the shipping of his or her vehicle, but this is ultimately the responsibility of the buyer. The buyer is responsible for all shipping charges. Notice to Bidders Your bid represents a legally binding contract. Only bid if you fully agree to purchase this vehicle if you are the winner at the close of the auction and have the necessary funds securely in place. Please ask any and all questions that you may have and/or arrange to inspect the vehicle prior to placing a bid if you wish to do so. Once you have placed a bid, if you win the vehicle, you are obligated to complete the purchase. Seller reserves the right to cancel all bids and end the auction early should the vehicle no longer be available for sale. This car is being listed as a private auction format to reduce the amount of risk for the bidder. If you win the auction, and did not inspect or have the car inspected prior to end of auction, the non-refundable deposit will be required before you see the car. This will eliminate anyone from ending my auction as high bidder only to “fly in” or “show up” to decide if they want the car or not. I have been a member of the eBay community for 12 years and have learned to be very cautious. If you have any negative feedback, a habit of canceling bids, cancel a bid you placed on my auction and / or less than a score of 5 positive feedback comments you must contact me via eBay email prior to bidding to discuss your intentions, otherwise I may cancel your bid(s). I understand the concern associated with purchasing such a vehicle under this type of auction and I will do all that I can to help assist the buyer and limit the amount of risk to a minimum. Please remember that I am a reputable and trustworthy seller and I want to make the purchase of this vehicle a pleasant experience! PLEASE LOOK AT THE PICTURES – ASK QUESTIONS - MORE PICTURES AND TECHNICAL DATA IS AVAILABLE UPON REASONABLE REQUEST All of the pictures are recent and unedited.