Barn Fresh 63 Galaxie Xl 500 Convertible Hot Rod on 2040-cars
Rehoboth, Massachusetts, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:390
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Ford
Model: Galaxie
Options: CD Player, Convertible
Mileage: 113,000
Exterior Color: Red
Interior Color: Red
Trim: xl 500
Number of Cylinders: 8
Drive Type: automatic
Recent find after 35 year storage. A nice 60's style hot rod. It runs and drives like new. Some recent new parts are new top, windshield, fuel tank and lines, fuel pump and carb, power brakes booster, master, all new lines, wheel cylinders, brake shoes and drums, new 16" American racing wheels, and tires. Nice duel exhaust with new front pipes. 4 new shocks, air shocks in the back. new starter, one wire alternator, distributor, rebuilt big block motor. Getting 17mpg highway. New seat covers and stereo. New seat belts front and rear. The Body is quite straight for its age. The original paint is very warn and cracked. The red and whit and blue pine striping is very faint. The frame is in nice condition. The lower rear quarters have nice repairs. inner and outer rockers are original and are in good condition. The rear floors on both side have repairs. This is a nice usable dependable car that has as much nostalgia and petina that a 63 can have. Top works fine. All glass is good, trunk is solid. Again, it runs and drive great. Just back from a 600 miles trip with no problems. This car was originally Raven Black and 4 speed standard. Still has clutch petal.
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