1968 Galaxie 500, Factory 4 Speed, 390 "z" Code Calif Car, 1 Of 89 on 2040-cars
Waupaca, Wisconsin, United States
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I, am selling my 1968 Galaxie 500 2 door hardtop. It a documented 1 of 89 built with the "Z" code high performance 390 and the factory 4 speed transmission. I have 1973 Mach 1, Q code 4 speed car in final assembly at this time so this car has to go. I have a friend in the San Jose area that found this car for me some 3 years ago. I knew it was an oddball car at the time but had no idea how few were built until after I got it home here and ordered a Marti report. The previous owner had it for 30+ years. I will detail what I have done to the car and what I know of it.
BODY: Car was built in Los Angeles and sold new in Sacramento, Ca. and stayed in the area until my acquiring about 3 years ago. It is absolutely rust free, no bubbles, no patches, no rust repair of any kind. I did have the car painted in it's original Wimbleton White. It had some dings and nicks but no body damage at all. I had the front and rear bumpers replated, it has new door weatherstrips and trunk gasket and all body bumpers new. All jams, underside of hood and trunk were redone as well. I did some detailing under the hood, the trunk compartment is all originaly. The paint is better than driver quality and looks like the day it came from the paint shop. I did add the BFG's and the factory mag style wheelcovers as well. INTERIOR: The interior is all original with the exception of the carpet and the front and rear seat covers. The dash does have some cracks but have not been able to find a good one. It still has the original shift ball. The headliner is good, rear package tray good but wavy. Door trim panels are good for originals but not perfect. MECHANICAL: The previous owner sent a fat folder full of slips going back many years. The rear axle assembly has been rebuilt along with tons of maintainance type stuff. He also said the heads have redone as well but some time ago. It runs great, shifts wonderfully and handles well. I have replaced the front coils springs and shocks due to a broken coil. The rest of the front end was in good shape and it took an alignment nicely. I also had the shifter rebuilt and it shifts extremely well with no Synchro issues in the toploader. The car still has what I believe is it's original "H" pipe coming from the exhaust manifolds. I did put new mufflers and correctly bent tailpipes on it and it sounds nice. The original dual exhaust hangers were even used over again. A true testament to the dry climate the car has enjoyed. I, of course never drove the car in bad weather at all, in keeping with it's dry history. The car has a split personality. It doesn't quite know if it is a Grandma car or if it is your Uncle's Torino GT. You get the same feeling driving it. It's a very strange feeling but nice and comfy all at the same time. If you have any questions please call 715-281-9340 or e-mail. The car is open to inspection, just call a little ahead to arrange. I do work a normal 8-5 job so please keep this in mind. I would require a 25% deposit at auctions end with the balance in 7 days after closing. The car is sold as is, where is so please look or ask questions. It is a nice car and nothing to hide. Buyer is responsible for transportation. THIS IS A NO RESERVE AUCTION, HIGH BID BUYS THE CAR. PLEASE NO ASKING YOUR WIFE OR MOTHER AFTER THE AUCTION, GET YOUR DUCKS IN A ROW AND OWN IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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