Country Sedan Wagon 390 Fe Automatic Lowrider Raked Hot Rat Rod Matte Black Goth on 2040-cars
Huntington Beach, California, United States
1966 Ford Galaxy Country Up for sale is a California Original Survivor, Matching Numbers 1966 Ford Galaxy Country Sedan Wagon. The “Country Sedan” is a Galaxy that is a Wagon also known as just the Galaxy Wagon. In fact if you look carefully you can see various Galaxy emblems/symbols on some of these. When purchasing parts, the parts may be listed under Galaxy Wagon. While it is a surviving matching numbers car it does have some modern updates to enhance your driving experiences and features/looks that some restomods would have. Runs, drives, and cruises well. Received 17mpg, mostly highway 60 mile trip when vehicle was purchased. Traffic & road type/conditions varied (some LA stop & go & mountain passes included), light on the accelerator. It’s a pleasure to cruise and it gets up and goes. It’s a great all around vehicle: for the beach / surf wagon, mountains, desert, the river, lakes, camping, fishing, hunting, & work. Plenty of room and power to haul people, tools, and equipment. You’ll get plenty of compliments around town, and at car meets / cruise nights. Would not hesitate to drive it a long distance. Lots of Original OEM & Ford Factory Performance & Aftermarket Performance Parts that will work on this model being listed separately later. 1966 Ford Galaxy Country 6 Year: 1966 J Assembly Plant: 72 Body: Galaxy Country M Color Code: 1838 81 Serial #: 183881 yes that’s an 81 for those that support the red and white Y Engine 8 Cyl. 390 CID Factory Torque: 405 ft-lb @ 2600rpm
Notes: Engine: 8 Cyl. 390 CID The 390 CID (of 389.6 CID or 6.4 L true displacement) engine, with a bore of 4.05 in (103 mm) and stroke of 3.78 in (96 mm), was the most common FE engine in later application. It was a popular high-performance engine; although in stock/unmodified form it was not as powerful as some of the 427 and 428 models, it provided good performance. Features: Clear Original California Black and Yellow License Plates-these are rare that match the original car. Magic Door Gate – read door / tailgate swings both out and down It’s Raked with New 215/75/14 Rear Whitewall Hankook Tires New 195/75/14 Front Whitewall Hankook Tires Original 1960’s cRAGar S/S SS Chrome KnockOff Wheels / Rims / Mags Updated Suspension: Newer Springs & Shocks (Front & Rear) giving it a Lower Raked Stance and better ride & handling Previous Owner works regularly for/contracts for Lowrider Magazine Matching Numbers Factory “Thunderbird 390” Engine Factory S Code Performance Manifold: The S code manifold performs its best at mid range to higher RPM’s making it most desirable. Rebuilt Transmission Newer Custom True Dual Exhaust with Flowmaster Mufflers, sounds great. Solid Floor Pans / No Rust except for minor surface rust as pictured Original True Newer Master Cylinder Newer Power Brake Booster Newer Power Steering Booster Newer Alternator Kenwood KDC-67R AM/FM CD Player & Kenwood Speakers (original stereo in dash not working? untested) New Glass for cracked rear-drivers side window Extra/New/Reconditioned Hood Hardware: Springs/Mounts/etc Extra Grill Extra Cragar Knockoff sometimes misspelled craigar New Spark Plug Set included Modern Bucket Seats in Front Custom 2-Tone Paint with some graphics Some but not all receipts available Other than some dents/scratches these are the things that come to mind for the not working/needs repair list (keep in mind its almost 50yrs old): Speedometer & Fuel Gage out (previous owner said it wasn’t the fuel sender) A portion of the Rear-tailgate window handle crank is broken off making it a little harder to roll up the rear window. Slow oil leak from the rear of engine and overflow-blow by cap($5-$10 part): about 1 quart every 3-4 months. Oil level has not dropped in the month it’s been owned. Original Rear Seat needs work on bottom If desired it needs a new carpet kit (less than $200 here on eBay) and headliner All sales final. Contact about payment methods. May be able to assist, but the buyer is responsible for all shipping arrangements, costs, taxes, duties, and other associated fees. +++ God Bless
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