1969 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible - 23,500 Miles on 2040-cars
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1969 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible. 23,450 miles - Excellent condition all original and un-restored. A classic muscle car. 1969 was the last year the Galaxie convertible was manufactured. Only 6,910 were produced, and few survive. I am the third owner and can provide the ownership history. I bought the car 2 years ago when it had 17,500 miles on it. There is no rust. This car has always been stored indoors in climate controlled storage. Owners have always been way over 40+ years of age.
Original numbers matching V-8 390 ci engine with automatic transmission. Does not consume or leak any oil The electric top looks and operates perfectly like it was new. It is hard to believe it is 45 years old. The removable cover has a small tear Factory air conditioning is functional but is not charged up. The heater and blowers work fine The interior is all original and looks immaculate. People do not believe it is original. Radio and all interior and exterior lights and signals work. Cigarette lighter and clock do not have power, but I have not done troubleshooting I replaced the wheel seals and the rear pinion gear seals due to evidence of leakage and a set of deteriorated control arm bushings The body is rust free. There is a golf ball size dent on the top of the right front fender from where I dropped a ladder on it. Other than that the body is dent free. The paint has a few scuffs and dings here and there. The chrome is all good except a blemish over the right exhaust pipe. If the car was repainted and the rear bumper re-chromed, this car would win local shows. The car starts and runs smooth and quiet, and drives smooth and steady as you would expect a car with this low mileage. This is a rare example of a classic 60s era big block convertible in original unrusted condition. Please contact me and I can answer questions or provide more photos |
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