1963 Ford Galaxie Base 4.7l Sedan on 2040-cars
Montgomery, Illinois, United States
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:4.7L 4727CC 289Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Ford
Model: Galaxie
Trim: Base
Safety Features: Seat Belts
Drive Type: US
Mileage: 50,000
Exterior Color: Black
Number of Doors: 4
Interior Color: White
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
1963 Ford Galaxie with numbers matching 289 V8
I bought this car a few months ago with the intention to make it into a nice driver, but got a new job that leaves me little extra time to work on the car.
Here's the good stuff:
-Engine runs. Starts up right away. Numbers matching, appears to never have been bored out. Compression on all cylinders is 120 psi +/- 3. No leaks.
-New brake lines to rear wheels, installed last month.
-New slave cylinder on rear wheel, installed last month.
-Comes with all exterior moldings, emblems, etc.
-3-point Seat belts installed.
-All exterior lights work.
-Split bench from late-model Town Car installed.
-New battery with new wiring to body and generator.
-New filters, with extra oil filter included.
-Tires are in great shape.
And the other stuff:
-Haven't driven it much, so not sure how reliable the car is beyond a few miles. Bring a trailer.
-Gauge lights work intermittently.
-Original seat frames need recovering.
-No headliner or carpet.
-Trunk floor has some holes, needs patching.
-No radio included.
This Galaxie needs a few days worth of work, and will be an excellent cruiser to the local car shows. I really don't want to sell it, but this is second project car, and don't have time to commit to it. Have a clear title in my name. Feel free to ask questions if I haven't been clear. Thanks, and good luck.
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