1961 Ford Starliner on 2040-cars
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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1961 Galaxie Starliner. z-code 390 4 barrel carb, 3-speed with overdrive. out of 16 year storage. shows 98850 miles. previous owner states that to be correct? this car was gone through about 18 years ago. at that time the original engine was replaced with a fresh rebuilt 1966 390 engine. it retained the correct exhaust manifolds and generator. it has an alum 4 barrel intake. is starts right up, and runs very well. no smoke, rattles or other noted defects. trans is 3-speed with overdrive. overdrive works MANUALLY. electrical parts needs some looking at. rear end appears to be correct 9 inch with the factory tag. (see picture) car runs and drives fine. brakes stop the car and the clutch works fine. key were lost, so it is hot wired under the hood to start. will need a lock and key set. electrical system will need to be checked out as gages, siginals, and other components need the key turned on to work. (I do not fool with electricity) interior is real nice. seats and door panels were redone, new carpet was installed, (non original) headliner is fine, rear package shelf is fine. the dash is beautiful. it is unmolested and has a clock and radio. after market radio and speakers added UNDER the dash. no holes cut. car has rare full length factory, one piece, vent shades, rocker panel mouldings, fender skirts, duel rear mounted antenna, and power steering, that works like a new car. plus other factory options. the car was stored wraped up in a heavy tarp. it could not breath, therefore it sweat. that is why the paint is coming off in large pieces. it was painted at the time of the do over. ( might not of been a good job?? ) you can blow the paint off with an air hose. there was rust in the front floor pans. it was fixed with sheet metal and sheet metal screws. amature work even 20 years ago. trunk floor has some rust. see pictures. frame and body mounts all appear to be fine. all glass is in good condition. no cracks, chips or foging. windows roll up and down fine. doors open and close fine. car could be a driver with a little work or a great resto. project on a rare body style. comes with a set of 4 NOS red seat belts and a 1961 shop manual. car is sold as is where is with no implied or given warrenty. you are welcome and incouraged to come or send your reprosentive to inspect the car before bidding. ask questions BEFORE BIDDING. you can call with questions. (919) 622 0815 winning bidder is buying the car, not a chance to come and look and make an offer. this car is 53 years old and is not represented as anything but a restorable car . car is for sale locally, therefore the auction could be ended at any time. a $500.00(non refundable) deposit is required within 24 hours. this is a NO RESERVE auction. so bid to win.delivery is possiable, time permitting, at #2.00 a mile several people have asked about the front brake line and gas line. the front brake line crosses under the front crossmember.( under the radiator) and the fuel line from the tank to the fuel pump is 3/8 in diam. I'm told these things makes it a higher horsepower motor and more sought after?? |
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