1966 Ford Galaxie 500 7-litre Convertible Rare Concour Quality Orig Survivor on 2040-cars
San Clemente, California, United States
1966 Ford Galaxie 500 7-Litre Convertible Rare 1 of 2368 Made Red/Black Interior/Black Top
(less than 1000 miles since restoration)
Power Windows Power Top Chromed Valve Covers, Air Cleaner and Master Cylinder Magnum 500 Style Wheels There are 135 pictures that will load to this eBay ad and if your computer is slow or have a poor internet connection you can cut and paste this link to Photobucket where all of the pictures can me easily viewed, enlarged and downloaded. http://s669.photobucket.com/user/fmattingly/library/Ford%201966%20Galaxie%20500%207-Litre
VIN DECODE: VIN: 6G63Q172598 6 1966 G Chicago Plant 63 Galaxie 500 2 Door 7-Litre Convertible Q 428-4V Thunderbird 7-Litre V8 345 hp 10.5 to 1 Compression 172598 CUN Consecutive Unit Number from Factory TRIM TAG: Body: 76D 2 Door Convertible 500 GT Color: T Candy Apple Red Trim: 86 Black Date: 10A A - January 10 D.S.O: B7 Axle: F 3.5:1 Trans: 4 C6 Automatic XPL Total Production (One Year Only - 1966) 7-Litre: 11073 Total Convertible Production: 2368 Partial List of Reconstruction: This does not even come close to the total list of parts and money spent to make this a brand new car from one end to the other. There is well over $50K in receipts as well as countless pages of detailed notes in the restoration of this 7-Litre GEM. These receipts were photographed and in the pictures below and also on Photobucket. First, everything was done to a Concour Quality, Body-Work, Paint, Chrome, Undercarriage, Engine Bay, EVERYTHING, every Nut & Bolt done to Factory Ford Specification, with the exception of the tastefully done Headers and Custom Exhaust System (emanating a wonderful rich sound, not loud). Complete Body-off and Cleaning of Frame and all Parts including Suspension and Underbody Cleaning. Complete Exhaust Complete Suspension Complete Brakes (everything including new springs, etc) Brand New Hooker Headers New Fuel Tank and Sending Unit New Heater Core Rear Suspension Bushings Rebuild Drive Shaft, new universal, re-balance Rebuild Orig Alternator, Starter, Power Steering Pump and Steering Box Rebuild Vacuum Booster, New Z System Steering, Tie Rods w/bearing set, Idle Arm, rotor turned Rearend, Suspension, Bushings, ARM, All New Springs Power Coated Frame Bumpers Rechromed to Highest Quality Custom Exhaust System (Ceramic Coated) Pipes & Mufflers HD 4 Core Radiator Clock Rebuilt Repo Fan Shroud Special Body Bolts Kit New Trans Mount Front Swaybar Bracket, Cables All New Hoses, Belts and Thermostat All New Stainless Steel Gas Line McFadden Hard Clips & Bolts Paint Work over $13K 4 Tires - 255/60x15 The Original Steel Wheels and Hubcaps come with the car and are pictured below, along with the Original Set of Clear Plastic Floor Mats. “Mr. BIG RED 7-Litre” In the world of Collector cars there is nothing much better than an amazing low mile “Survivor” car that has been restored to near perfection. That is exactly what we have here with his gorgeous Red 7-Liter Galaxie 500. In 2005 this red gem went through a comprehensive one year plus restoration at a high-end shop in Huntington Beach, CA. There are well over $50K in receipts and the interior (original) was not even touched. The interior is one of the most gorgeous originals we have ever seen on any car from this era. Now some would say, why did a 29K mile car need such an extensive restoration. That’s the million dollar question because one can easily ascertain this nearly virgin bodied, all original metal car is near perfection in every way. The panel and trim fit is absolutely dead nuts from one end to the other. This car belonged to one family during it’s entire ownership. When the nephew of the original owner got the car he decided to make it the nicest 7-Litre Convertible on the Planet Earth. I think he accomplished his dream as this represents one of the finest restorations we have ever seen on one of these cars or most any muscle car from this era. We cannot positively verify that the car has 29K original miles, but does it really matter since the car was completely rebuilt from one end to the other both mechanically and exterior cosmetics.
The Interior looks to be almost COMPLETELY ORIGINAL and in FABULOUS CONDITION. This is the part of the vehicle that verifies to us that the car has 29K miles on the clock. Look at the wonderful original condition of the seats, the dash, the gauges, the carpet. The interior does not even look like it has 10K miles on it. Now because the interior is original and 48 years old there are just a few minor areas that we would like to point out. The door armrest plastic base chrome has lost it’s luster and the handles, ashtry lids and other white metal pieces have very minor pitting, simply from age. However, they look WAY better than cheap replacement interior parts from China that would be pitted in 30 minutes after installation. BTW, the original Black Vinyl Top Boot is in very good condition and shows nicely with the Concour Paint. The Body and Paint on this 7-Litre is simply a #1 Condition. The body panels are laser straight with matching body gaps at the doors, hood and truck. The paint is flat from the highest-quality paint craftsman and paint finishers. The Chrome is simply brand new show quality. The trim and badging is all in matching consistent finish to the rest of the car. The car drives like a dream. It literally floats down the road with magnificent pull from the massive 7-litre motor. The car tracks down the freeway like a brand new Lexus. Every mechanical component of this fine example was either replaced or rebuild to brand new condition. There is nothing that does not work on this vehicle that we know of. The car is sporting a brand new set of Magnum 500 Wheels and a brand new set of radial tires. Mr. Big Red has less than 1000 miles on the clock since it was restored in 2006. There are a couple of million Mustangs and Camaros out there from this era and only 11073 of these 7-Litres were every made. This is the type of unique and interesting cars to be collecting as the investment car world is focusing on low production examples for rarity and exclusivity. This car is turnkey and this outstanding example is as good as it gets. The car is available for viewing at Blue Chip Motorcars in San Juan Capistrano, CA Any further details or questions please call 949-310-6262. TERMS & CONDITIONS: The car is for sale locally and we reserve the right to cancel this auction at any time before the end of the auction. We do not have a Buy It Now Price listed. The car will be made available for inspection by serious bidders throughout the auction. Please e-mail us if you would like to see the car. If you prefer, we can arrange to have a qualified, independent, professional mechanic perform a pre-purchase inspection for you (at your expense). PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL NOT ACCEPT PAYPAL AS A FORM OF PAYMENT. THIS IS TRUE FOR BOTH THE INITIAL DEPOSIT AS WELL AS THE FINAL PAYMENT. This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to purchase based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. Please Check My Feedback- I value my 100% positive rating, and will do my best to keep it. The winning bidder should have the car insured from the time the final payment is made to us. Once final payment is made, we will exercise a generally accepted standard of care, but the buyer assumes all liability and risk once the final payment is made. 
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