1963 Pontiac Safari Wagon. Well Sorted, Full Air Ride, Crowd Pleaser, Turn Key! on 2040-cars
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
1963 Pontiac Safari wagon This is a super fun car. I've owned it for a couple years and have put a lot of time and money into making it a safe and reliable, turn key car. I would drive it anywhere without hesitation. If you are the high bidder, rest assured you can fly in and drive home without concern. It's been all over the country on the Hot Rod Power Tour and several Good Guys or NCRS shows. We have had a blast with it. It has a smooth riding, fully adjustable 4 way air ride suspension with bags and shocks on all four corners. Engine is 1969 400 that has been fully rebuilt with a lumpy Summit cam, new pistons, timing set, oil pump, seals, etc. I just installed a new 2200 B&M stall converter with a new Hays high performance flex plate and new starter. Runs cool with high performance aluminum radiator. It has new rear axle bearings and seals. Exhaust is all new with Flowmaster 40's and 3" pipes. Has cross over installed and sounds deep and rowdy! Always gets "thumbs up". Averages 15 mpg on the highway at 65 mph with tall 2.90 rear gear and 235/75/15 tires. 15x6 and 15x8 wheels tuck under fenders without rubbing. It has a new heater core. All of the headlights, tail lights, turn signals and wipers work perfectly. Heat and defrost work perfectly. Gas gauge works but drops quickly from 1/4 tank reading.
Body is super solid! NO RUST THROUGH anywhere on the car. It came out of the Northwest and never was subjected to salted roads. The floorboards and tailgate are beautiful and rust free. No patchwork anywhere on the car!!! No filler and no paintwork ever. This car has the patina that only Mother Nature can produce from 51 years of honest use. No FAUXTINA! Interior is very nice and comfortable. Seats and door panels are originals with minor defects. The seats and springs are still firm and not all bagged out. Door panels are super nice. All the wind-lace has been replaced. All the interior vinyl in the cargo area has been restored with original vinyl from SMS with the correct stitching. New headliner. Over the past year I have invested over $2000 in the interior alone. Electric rear window works perfectly. Color matched Super Sport steering wheel and working NOS swamp cooler round out the interior. All the interior stainless has been polished. Carpet, pad and sound deader, wind-lace, cargo area trim and headliner are NOS I really enjoy this car and don't mind keeping it, but have several unfinished cars that need my attention. The money from this one will help me finish at least four of my other cars. Priced below build cost. Hard to find wagon. Bid early, bid often and bid to win. Check my feedback and bid with confidence. Please ask any questions before you bid. Please make sure you have your funds lined up because I seriously doubt that your local credit union is going to float you on this one. On Jun-19-14 at 10:10:02 PDT, seller added the following information:
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