1962 Ford Galaxie 500xl Convertible Air Ride on 2040-cars
San Diego, California, United States
Engine:352
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Private Seller
Sub Model: 500XL
Make: Ford
Interior Color: Black
Model: Galaxie
Number of Cylinders: 8
Trim: 500XL
Drive Type: Automatic
Mileage: 63,800
I have owned this very cool 1962 Ford Galaxie 500XL convertible for 6 years, and with a new infant on the way, my wife has told me I can't drive around the little person in a convertible. So I am regretfully selling to purchase a hard top. First off, this car is a serious attention getter. When I am cruising at normal ride height, it looks like a fairly stock Galaxie convertible, but when I pull into a car show or even park on the street, and fully lower the car, it takes the car to a whole new level. It starts right up, drives really nice, and stops well. I will try to describe the car to the best of my knowledge since I have owned the car. This Galaxie has some great rare options. Front bumper guards, original air conditioning (fan and blower works but not recharged). Stainless fender skirts (not currently on the car, but included) White convertible power top, (replaced by previous owner) the original convertible top boot plus an aftermarket one a remote trunk lid release, parking brake warning light, and the holy grail of 62 Galaxie options, the center hood ornament. (see 62ford.com, options)
I have had the following items done since I purchased the car, and have receipts for all work performed which will be included.
Motor: rebuilt carb, vacuum advance, upgraded to alternator, electronic ignition, intake and exhaust manifold gaskets, fuel pump, oil sender and master cylinder. ($1,404) Transmission, rear seal.
Brakes: shoes, front and rear wheel cylinders, drums, and rear axle bearings. ($1,562.00)
Air Ride, custom system professionaly installed by San Diego Rod and Customs. Rear frame notched but nothing else cut, all sheet metal intact. All new exhaust system and mufflers font to back. Recently had the whole system tuned up with new valves, leak checked and relays. ($5,594.00)
Bumpers rechromed. ($900.00) Rear trim panel molding replaced ($354.00) New tires. Custom sound system installed, all speakers hidden in the original locations except for custom kick panels to match. The Pioneer USB/Bluetooth receiver is hidden in the glove box and the 10" subwoofer is hidden in the truck, so the interior looks stock. ($3,349.00)
I purchased the car with 61K miles and now the car has 64K miles. The previous owner (who purchased the car from the original owner) told me the paint and interior are original and the odometer had not turned over. The paint is what I would call "15 footer" paint. There are some scratches and places where the paint has been rubbed, but it shows well sitting at car shows and doesn't detract from the attention. The interior is fantastic, no rips or tears, and the mylar in the doors is perfect. Some of the strips in the rear seat show wear. Carpet is discolored in some spots and the original seat foam sometimes crumbles out. All the stainless trim on the car is nice, the passenger side rocker trim isn't perfectly straight and is detached slightly from the body. All the gauges and dash are in nice original condition. One of the knob bezels is broken. The switches for the air ride are in the glove box. There is some pinstripping on the air cleaner and glove box cover but this can be removed to suit your taste.
I'm sure i'm forgetting some items, and I am happy to answer questons or send more pictures. The car is for sale locally and the auction will end if sold. I am happy to assist with shipping and also to show the car in person.
Thanks for looking!
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