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1965 Ford Galaxie 500 Police Interceptor – Specifications & history:

This car was manufactured in Los Angeles, California and was one of 49,982 made in that year. The number of “Interceptors” for police use is not reported. Factory spec’s indicated that it was delivered with a four barrel 352 V8, however, this “Police Interceptor” engine was upgraded to a 392 Interceptor with a double pumper Holly carb.

Current owner purchased the car from a Movie/TV series production company in Los Angeles who had the car since 2002. It was a lot car and was used in several productions during its history. Based on the mud found under the car during the current owners restoration the car apparently was used extensively in movie action scenes. A plaque in the glove box supports Mike Walsh’s (movie producer) report to current owner that it was used in the movie “Catch me if you can” with Tom Hanks and Leonardo DiCaprio. While the current owner created the Mayberry TV show connection of the car, this cannot be confirmed. A depiction of the Mayberry series actors is included in the pictures included. Owner frame-on restoration completed during 2010-2011 included:

-Power washed underside to remove extensive road mud from production

activities.

-Repainting and Mayberry Sheriff Logo added

-Extensive cosmetic restoration on trim, wheels and some body panels

-Cleaning of interior and engine compartment

-New carpet.

-Rebuilt transmission in 2011

-New Holly dual carb replaced original carb

-Complete engine tune-up and belt replacement

-New starter, alternator and voltage regulators

-Rebuilt radiator

-Dual exhaust system

-Drive shaft replaced (original damaged during action filming)

-Under dash oil pressure and volt meter

-AM/FM/CD/DVD/GPS(touch) Stereo/Video system

-12V/110V inverter installed under seat to run computer or other 110V

devices

-Rear Speakers.

-Police bubble light restored to working condition.

-Vintage police siren installed.

-Amp system with multiple siren and songs selections

-New Brakes and drums

-Michelin tires.

-Air shocks.

-Air bags added to rear coil suspension to provide leveling when car is

heavily loaded.

-Vintage Air Conditioning & heating system.

The car has Power Steering, AC, automatic transmission and tinted windows. No engine work was necessary since it has performed perfectly for current owner.

Car was driven in a membership Fireball Run trip (search for missing children) in 2011. During this highway multi city trip of over 4,000 miles the car performed flawlessly. During this trip the Car was taken on the Atlanta Motor Speedway and clocked at over 125 MPH and tracked true.

This cars history and appearance make it car show hit. It is a car that needs to be driven to really enjoy its history and many comfort and display features.

Contact Jerry & Connie Paul, owners, at 239 994 4459.

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