'63 Galaxie 406 Tri-power Convertible Xl 4-speed*! Rare Find* Must Sell ! on 2040-cars
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States
FOR SALE, 1963 GALAXIE 500 XL CONVERTIBLE, 406ci ENGINE, TRI-POWER (3 two barrel carbs), 4-SPEED.. 86,969 MILES.. THIS CAR HAD BEEN SITTING FOR SEVERAL YEARS IN A GUYS SHOP IN NORTH CAROLINA ,A RESTORATION WAS STARTED ,CAR WAS PAINTED(still looks great),SOME CHROME REPLACED (bumpers ,side moldings ,etc.all still looks great), THEN IT SAT THERE FOR SEVERAL YEARS.. THE CAR WAS BROUGHT OUT ABOUT A YR or so AGO and CLEANED UP A LITTLE ,GOT IT RUNNING (replaced some hoses,plugs,wires,new gas tank,etc) I HAVE ONLY DRIVIN THIS CAR VERY LITTLE in PAST YEAR,STILL NEEDS TWEEKING ON,, THERE is PLAY IN STEERING BOX,BRAKES NEED SOME WORK ,ETC.. THE INTERIOR LOOKS TO BE 100% ORIGINAL but SHOWING ITS AGE and NEEDS RESTORING. THE WHITE CONVT TOP LOOKS GOOD (no tears or holes,just dirty). FLOOR PANS,TRUNK PANS and FRAME LOOK ORIGINAL and SOLID .THERE are LOTS of PARTS in THE TRUNK,SOME OLD ORIGINAL STUFF,and SOME NEW STUFF.. I KNOW VERY LITTLE ABOUT THESE FORDS so PLEASE COME SEE THIS RARE CAR FOR YOURSELF,LOCATED in MT. AIRY NC 27030. NO RESERVE AUCTION! I DO RESERVE the RIGHT to END AUCTION EARLY!! SERIOUS INQUIRES ONLY. MUST SELL. TAKING UP TOO MUCH ROOM.. I HAVE North Carolina TITLE in HAND.. SEND QUESTIONS THRU EBAY,I WILL GIVE MY PH # TO SERIOUS BUYERS ONLY. On Apr-15-14 at 14:25:48 PDT, seller added the following information: there are lots of questions about the VIN#.. THIS GALAXIE HAS an NCDMV STATE ASSIGNED # ON THE FIREWALL. WHEN THE LAST OWNER WENT TO REGISTER THE CAR IN HIS NAME THERE WAS A TYPO IN THE VIN# ON TITLE, NCDMV WOULD NOT CORRECT IT, SO AN INSPECTOR CAME OUT AND TOOK ORIG VIN OFF AND PUT THERES ON.. BUT NOT MY DOING.. IT IS WHAT IT IS NOW.. I HAVE CLEAR TITLE in HAND! AN AWESOME CAR!! THIS IS NOT A CLONE,,I HAVE HEARD ABOUT THIS CAR FOR YEARS |
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Ford rethinking vehicle launch strategy
Tue, 07 May 2013With a new boss at the helm, Ford is looking at new ways to improve its vehicle launches in North America to prevent recent issues that have popped up with models like the Lincoln MKZ, Ford Escape and Ford Fusion. Speaking with Automotive News, Ford's new president of the Americas, Joe Hinrichs, revealed a few ways the automaker plans to avoid early build issues such as the engine fires on certain 2013 Escape and Fusion models and months-long delays for customers to receive their MKZs.
It sounds like the root of the problems may have been Ford's relationship with suppliers compounded by the fact that the product surge came on the heels of the recent industry-crippling recession, and in the AN article, Hinrichs says improvements are being made to reduce problems during the launch of new or redesigned models. Three such improvements that were implemented during the first quarter of this year including more rigorous quality comparisons, better use of computer technology to catch major problems sooner and hiring engineers to work closer with suppliers.
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With sales expected to hit 1.4 million units when August numbers arrive shortly and incentive spending down to its lowest amount since January, these limited supplies are pushing prices even higher. For example, according to the WSJ, the average price of a Ford Fusion is up past $26,000. Unfortunately, it's difficult for manufacturers to increase production quickly. If it invests in its facilities, as many manufacturers have done, it risks wasting cash if growth suddenly slows. At the same time, the momentum gained over the past several years could be short lived if vehicle supplies continue to dwindle. "Manufacturers are in a precarious situation," notes Karl Brauer, a senior director at Kelley Blue Book.
Low interest rates and a wealth of desirable features are also allowing customers to purchase more expensive vehicles while justifying their higher overall price tags, a situation that is compounding supply shortages. Even now, during the annual end-of-summer clearance season, deals on new vehicles are remarkably difficult to come by. According to the report, the Toyota Corolla is in a self-inflicted state of shortage, as Toyota clears out inventory in anticipation of the new 2014 generation arriving in dealers. Ford's supplies should rebound as Fusion production comes on line at its Flat Rock, Michigan factory. The Chevrolet Impala, Honda Odyssey, Civic, and Accord and Subaru Forester are also facing shortages.
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