1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible 2dr 6.4l on 2040-cars
Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States
For Sale is a 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible 2Dr. It has a clear Michigan Title. I don't know it's history, but understand it was a barn-find in Virginia. The vehicle has a 352 CID V8 that was bored-out sometime in the past to a 390 CID. In the past year it has received the following parts: new convertible top, new piston rings and push rods, new timing chain and sprockets, new gaskets, new fuel pump, new starter, new generator and voltage regulator, new gas tank and sending unit, rebuilt transmission, tune-up including points/plugs/condenser/rotor and cap, rebuilt carburetor, new u-joints, new thermostat, rebuilt shifting linkage, rebuilt brake master and wheel cylinders, used exhaust manifolds, new fluids, and front and rear spring stiffeners. The body has an older restoration - the paint shines up nicely but does have a few imperfections. The convertible top is brand new, and operates with power. There is a little rust-through on one rocker panel. The interior is original, and in good condition for its age. There are no tears or holes in the seats, and all of the glass is in great shape and the windows operate well. The tires have great tread, however, there are some signs of cracking in the sidewalls. The car runs well, shifts great, and the older dual exhaust sounds good. The speedometer and odometer work. The odometer reads 61,000+ miles, but I don't know how accurate that is. Wipers, heater and lights work also. This is a used car with no warranties. It is sold in an as-is condition. I've tried to list everything I can - don't hesitate to contact me with any questions. $500 deposit due within 48 hours of close of auction, balance due in Cash, PayPal or Certified Check within 10 days. Buyer responsible for shipping. |
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Using new-car registrations (which doesn't factor in fleet sales), the Polk data shows that a total of more than one million Focus models around the world. Strong sales in the US and China have led to a 16 percent increase in year-over-year Focus sales from 2011 that helped to create even more of a gap between it and the second-best global seller, the Corolla.
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