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*1963 Ford Galaxie! Original Unrestored California Classic Only 28,000 Miles!* on 2040-cars

US $9,963.00
Year:1963 Mileage:28421 Color: of this car is in fair to good VERY ORIGINAL condition overall
Location:

San Carlos, California, United States

San Carlos, California, United States

THE OVERVIEW
Offered for an appreciating new owner is this rare classic 1963 Ford Galaxie Sedan!
This FIFTY YEAR-OLD virgin BLACK LICENSE PLATE CALIFORNIA car has been driven only 28.400 miles since purchased new in Southern California. Finished in what is believed to be all original white over lipstick red interior, the phrase "IT'S ONLY ORIGINAL ONCE" certainly applies to this fabulous find. It is a great smooth solid driver as it is OR a great foundation to restore to concourse new condition OR better yet a superb candidate for a local police cruiser redo! Either way this is a cool unmolested time capsule find that can be enjoyed with its current patine and gobs of unique attention-garnering character! With that said, this old Galaxie sports a gret running 289 V8 engine mated to a smooth "cruise-o-matic" automatic transmission. Stopping power is provided by less-than stellar drum brakes. This black plate classic features working heater, lights, blinkers and horn AND the original am radio still works too! What else can I say? The trunk is all original with correct spare, the power steering is one-finger smooth and the car is being sold with the original owner's manual with the salesman's business card still attached, original hand-written window sticker, TWO sets of original keys with the little matching license plate key tag. Very cool stuff indeed! The car is being sold with clear and clean California title with current 2015 sticker and is smog-exempt here in California. This is an absolute gem for the Ford enthusiast with a four-figure buy-it now [the reserve is set considerably less!]

PLEASE SEE THIS LINK FOR MANY MORE DETAILED PHOTOS OF THIS CAR: https://picasaweb.google.com/116946797322409050180/1963FordGalaxie500?noredirect=1

PLEASE CALL 650-307-2251 FOR QUESTIONS, TEST DRIVES AND/OR MECHANICAL INSPECTIONS

THE BODY AND TRIM
As I hope is articulated in the nearly 100 photos [see extra link], the exterior of this car is in fair to good VERY ORIGINAL condition overall. I would deem this car 99+% rust-free with only some light non-structural surface dusting on the worn paint finish which shows various small scrapes, nicks, faded/worn and pitted areas. The chrome is very nice and the car has nearly new rubber on the original steel wheels.

THE INTERIOR
The interior of this car is in  VERY good to excellent condition overall with all systems in perfect working order [except the gas gauge is inop!]. From the beautiful original steering wheel to the lovely door panels to the extra clean headliner and working radio to the barely worn seat upholstery, the groovy lipstick red interior of this classic is in amazingly original condition throughout with the weakest area being some moderate wear on the still- presentable red loop carpeting

THE DRIVING EXPERIENCE
This classic half-century old Ford starts and runs beautifully. While a bit cold blooded when started initially, when warm the engine purrs with quite reasonable and quiet power. The transmission seems to shift well, the suspension is solid and supple free of any clunks or rattles. The brakes are not exactly new Mustang GT quality but stop the car fairly well and straight. [perhaps a system bleed is in order]. The power steering is smooth and fingertip light and the car goes down the highway with nice tracking with just a slight mis-alignment pull to the right.

THE DETAILS AND $$$$$$
1. This 1963 FORD
will be sold with clear & clean California title. The car will be sold "AS IS" with no written or verbal warranties expressed or implied. It is smog-exempt here in California. I welcome prospective new owners to come see, drive, feel and inspect this car in person. There will be no post-sale inspections to determine whether you actually want to purchase this car. Please..... BID THOUGHTFULLY!
2. Zero feedback bidders call me or bids will be cancelled. This car is being advertised in other venues. I reserve the right to end auction at any time.
3. I will assist with shipping arrangements [buyer pays costs]. I recommend Chris at Kelly's Auto Transport at 951-845-6224 
4. Winning bidder please call 650-307-2251 or email me thru ebay within 24 hours of auction close.
5. A $500 non-refundable down payment via Paypal w/in 2 days of auction close. [Buy-it-now requires immediate $500 payment]
6. Balance of purchase due via CASH in person, bank wire transfer or certified funds within 5 days of auction close thank you.

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