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1964 Ford Galaxie Xl Convertible Z Code 390 on 2040-cars

Year:1964 Mileage:66000
Location:

Hacienda Heights, California, United States

Hacienda Heights, California, United States
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1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Convertible -- Z code 390

390 cruisomatic, P/S P/B Factory vintage burgundy with a tan/beige interior. The data plate numbers show that this is the original color combination. (76B – X - 84A - 24A – 74 – 1 – 4)  Quite stunning actually. You see a lot of burgundy Galaxies with a black or white interior, but rarely tan. It simulates natural leather beautifully. This is an original Galaxie XL with the bucket seat interior and not some bench seat version with an interior cobbled from a hardtop.

I purchased this car in 1987. When I first got it, it was a good running car that just needed some minor mechanical work and cosmetics. It has its original Z code 390 engine and transmission. Back then I repainted it, chromed the bumpers replaced the top and did some upholstery work. I drove it to shows and in parades, and then I parked it inside for 22 years. (It is amazing how fast the years go by) Now my life has changed and I should pass it along for someone else to enjoy.

It was a nice straight, original, totally rust free car before I painted it. It is still shiny but sitting under a cover in the garage it has developed some chips, scratches and a ding in the fender where something fell on it. The bumpers have some defects popping through the old re-chrome but they still look nice.

The seats were reupholstered in the correct pattern at some point before I got it and remain soft and comfortable.  The door panels are original and have some fading and cracking. The carpet is very dirty and stained, but is not torn. The original padded dash is wonderful! It remains soft and without cracks. The top was replaced 20 years ago. It was covered for storage and has held up very well. It retains the correct glass rear window.

 

I recently pulled it from storage, changed the oil and fired it up. It started easily and now runs well. The power brake booster and master cylinder were bad so I put a new master and booster on it last week. It drives well but before driving it any distance I would recommend new belts, hoses and all those little maintenance things that go bad from sitting. The bias ply tires were new 27 years ago and have accumulated maybe 500 miles.

The odometer shows 66,000 miles. It is tight and rattle free, but who knows how accurate that number might be. This is an honest car that remains in the condition that these cars were found and restored to 20+ years ago. It would be a fun car to enjoy as is or would be an excellent car to re-restore to modern standards.

I have listed it with a realistic reserve that is on par with what people want for cobbled together Galaxie 500 hardtops.

 

LEGAL TEXT:

I make no warranties on this car, personal inspection can be arranged and if you desire pictures of anything just ask! 

If you have any other questions please ask!

A $1000 non-refundable deposit within 3 days is required. The deposit or balance due will not be payable through paypal unless you wish to pay the transaction fee on sellers receiving end! The certificate of title and the vehicle will not be released until full payment has been received & cashed.

I have stored it for the last 22 years and I certainly do not want to continue storing it so the car should be removed within 30 days. I will work with you to make this happen, but of course I AM NOT paying for the shipping. Storage charges of $10 a day will accumulate after that. I moved it outside of my garage (to get some room) and neither you nor I, want it to sit outside any longer than is absolutely necessary.

I am being honest about offering this vehicle to you; I expect the same courtesy of having you be honest about buying it. Bids from buyers with less than 10 positive feedbacks will be summarily rejected. Your winning bid is a commitment to complete the purchase, NOT re-negotiate the deal in my driveway.  The vehicle will stay with me until cleared, certified funds are in my possession.

Thanks you for looking and reading this and Good Luck in your bidding.

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