1966 Ford Galaxie 500 ***one Owner Car*** on 2040-cars
Bristol, Tennessee, United States
Engine:4.7L 289Cu. In. V8 GAS Naturally Aspirated
Transmission:Automatic (C-6)
Vehicle Title:Clear
Body Type:U/K
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Ford
Mileage: 9,916
Model: Galaxie 500
Sub Model: 2 Door Hardtop (no post) Fastback, Base
Trim: Base
Exterior Color: Primer Brown (Originally "Springtime Yellow")
Interior Color: Black
Drive Type: U/K
Number of Cylinders: 8
1966 Ford Galaxie 500 2 Door Hardtop Fastback. This is a one owner car, and I have the original title. It was originally a 352/4 barrel with a new one piece aluminum cased C-6 automatic transmission. The owner popped that engine in the 1970's and replaced it with a 289 2BBL from a 1966 Ranchero, so the model year on the block is correct. The car runs and drives, but it is 57 years old, and the owner wasn't able to take care of it for many years before he passed away. It will need a little attention before it can be a daily driving project, but not much. It has a new radiator, new upper and lower radiator hoses, new thermostat, and a freshly rebuilt Motorcraft 2150 carb. I also have some new front brake parts to go with it.
The body is tight, with some very minor rust spots in the quarters that have been filled. The floor is good, but the trunk has a little rust. It had a vinyl top, but the owner removed some time ago and it needs filling and sanding. The car is in primer and about 80% ready for paint. It was originally "Springtime Yellow" with a "Raven Black" top.
The interior is from a 1967 Lincoln Continental and it looks great in the car. The seats are starting to get dry, and need to be cleaned and moisturized, but they still look really good. The front seats are powered, but I haven't had the chance to hook them up and check them. The headliner is great. The door panels are good. It will need new carpet, a new dash pad, and a new package tray, though.
All in all, this car is in good shape, and will make a easy project for someone.
The car is for sale locally, so I reserve the right to end this auction early. I may be able to deliver this car to certain areas for a reasonable fee. Email me and we can discuss this. THANKS!!!
VIN DECODER:
6 - 1966
U - Built in Louisville, KY
66 - Galaxie 500 Fastback
X - V8, 352 4 barrel
178598 - Serial number
Data Plate Decoder:
Body 63B - 2 Door Sport Roof Fastback
Color 8A - Springtime Yellow/Black Vinyl Top
Trim 66 - Black interior
Date 21E - Built on May 21, 1966
D.S.O. 27 - Cincinatti, Ohio District (after 1-4-66)
Axle 1 - Ratio 3.00:1
Trans Z - C-6 Automatic Special (one piece aluminum case) - had to research this, because the stamped code looks like a "7," which does not exist.
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