1968 Ford Country Squire Surf Wagon Survivor 74,000 Org.miles on 2040-cars
Sturgis, South Dakota, United States
Body Type:Wagon
Engine:302
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Green
Make: Ford
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Galaxie
Trim: 1968 Ford Country Squire Woody Surf Wagon
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 74,500
Sub Model: Country Squire
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Exterior Color: Green
1968 Ford Country Squire "Surf Wagon." Numbers matching car with 302, FMX transmission, and 3.25 limited slip 9 inch. 3 owner car with 74000+ original miles. I have this car titled in my name with 68372 miles. This is a SURVIVOR car. This car was bought new in Chicago, Illinois and before me and my wife bought it, it spent its last 25+ years in New Mexico. This is the ultimate cruiser. I added an Edelbrock intake and a Holley Carburator. The plugs, wires, hoses, belts, brakes, exhaust, radiator, shocks, gauges, and tires have all been replaced within 5000 miles. I would drive this car ANYWHERE. We took it to Denver in October to purchase the Surf Boards and did not have any problems. The spare tire has never been on the ground. The body is RUST FREE and super straight. The only not original panel is the hood which was replaced by the previous owner. The interior is amazing and the only problems are a small crack in the dash and a small rip in the front seat on the driver side. The hidden headlights work great and it runs like a top. I have all the original paper work for this car including the build sheet. I hate to sell it, but I want to redo my high school car and my wife says this is the only way! If you have less than 5 feedback, contact me before biding, or your bid will be cancelled. I reserve the right to end this auction early as I have the car for sale locally. If you have any questions, please call me @ 605-490-1950.
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