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300hp 405 Ft-lb Tq Restomod Muscle Car V8 Auto Wagon Hot Rod Matte Black Obo on 2040-cars

US $11,111.10
Year:1966 Mileage:85333 Color: 2 Tone Matte Black & Red /
 Red and White
Location:

Huntington Beach, California, United States

Huntington Beach, California, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Wagon
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:390 FE
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 6J72Y183881
Year: 1966
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Ford
Model: Galaxie
Trim: Country Sedan Wagon
Options: CD Player
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Magic Door Gate, Power Brakes, Power Steering
Mileage: 85,333
Sub Model: S Code Ford Galaxy Wagon
Exterior Color: 2 Tone Matte Black & Red
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Red and White

 

Up for sale is a California Original Survivor, Matching Numbers 1966 Ford Galaxie Country Sedan Wagon with around 300+HP and over 400 ft-lb of Torque from the factory. It originally came with 405 ft-lb of Torque and 275HP from the factory without its Optional Performance S-Code Manifold option that it has, in addition it has been upgraded to True Dual Exhaust, an Spectre (outflows K&N) 14 Inch Open Air Intake System, Accel High Performance Super Stock 8mm High Temperature, Radio Suppression Wiring, and so on. Moreover, most cars of the 1960’s Horsepower & Torque were underrated from the factory for sales/insurance purposes. The “Country Sedan” is a Galaxie that is a Wagon, also known as just the Galaxie Wagon. In fact if you look carefully you can see various Galaxie emblems/symbols on some of these. When purchasing parts, the parts may be listed under Galaxie.

 

While it is a surviving matching numbers car it does have some modern updates to enhance your driving experiences and features/looks that some restomods would have. Runs, drives, and cruises well. Was driven mostly highway 60 mile trip when vehicle was purchased and achieved over 17mpg before some of the performance upgrades and tune, so if you’re easy on the gas you should be able to achieve more. Traffic & road type/conditions varied (some LA stop & go & mountain passes included), light on the accelerator. It’s a pleasure to cruise and it gets up and goes. With the 6.4L 390 and over 400 ft-lb of Torque from the factory, it has plenty of Muscle it easily/quickly passes other cars up on the street and interstates. It’s a great all around vehicle: for the beach / surf wagon, mountains, desert, the river, lakes, camping, fishing, hunting, & work & play. Plenty of room and power to haul people, tools, and equipment. You’ll get plenty of compliments around town, and at car meets / cruise nights. Would not hesitate to drive it a long distance.

 

Original OEM & Ford Factory Performance & Aftermarket Performance Parts that will work on this model listed separately. Will consider a package deal. 

 

If you're interested put in some offers soon because there is lots of local interest in this vehicle and the more its driven the more its appreciated and in turn may no longer be available.

 

If possible might consider a straight or partial trade (your trade and your cash offer): another vehicle-fixer ok, real estate-fixer upper ok/ land, patented mining claims, minerals – precious metals -gems, motorcycle, firearms, or? But please no garbage, sporting goods, or electronics.

 

If another $1000-$2000 is spent on this Vehicles Interior/Paint it will sell for $20,000.

 

1966 Ford Galaxie Country Sedan Code/Vin description:

 

            6 Year: 1966

 

            J Assembly Plant: Los Angeles, CA

 

            72 Body: Galaxie Country Sedan 4-Door Sedan 6-Pass.

 

             M Color Code: Wimbledon White (original color-as pictured still present on interior)

 

            1838 81 Serial #: 183881 

 

            Y Engine 8 Cylinder 6.4 Litre / Liter 390 CID

 

            Factory Torque before Mods: 405 ft-lb @  2600rpm and 300+HP

           

Notes:

 

      Engine: 8 Cyl. 390 CID

      The 390 CID (of 389.6 CID or 6.4 L true displacement) engine, with a bore

      of 4.05 in (103 mm) and stroke of 3.78 in (96 mm), was the most common FE

      Engine in later application. It was a popular high-performance engine, it provided   good performance.

 

Features:

 

Oil Change

 

New Spark Plugs

 

New Distributor Cap, Rotor, and Condenser

 

Radiator, Flush, & New Coolant/Antifreeze

 

Engine Treatment, Block Cleaning, Flush, Lucas TB Zinc Plus Conditioning & Break In, and Internal Sealant

 

New Carburetor Cleaning  & Fuel Filter

 

Clear California Title with Current Registration/Tags

 

Original California Black and Yellow License Plates-these are rare that match the original car. California took these plates away from a number of owners for years forcing them to use the newer style bland white plates.

 

Magic Door Gate – rear door / tailgate swings both out and down

 

It’s Raked with

 

Newer 215/75/14 Rear Whitewall Hankook Tires

 

Newer 195/75/14 Front Whitewall Hankook Tires

 

Original 1960’s CRAGAR S/S SS Chrome KnockOff Wheels / Rims / Mags

 

Updated Suspension: Newer Springs & Shocks (Front & Rear) giving it a Lower Raked Stance and better ride & handling

 

Real Traction Bars / Lateral Ladder Bars (Not Cheap Bolt on) to keep the wheels planted/stabilized on heavy acceleration

 

Previous Owner works regularly for/contracts for LowRider Magazine

 

Matching Numbers

 

Factory “Thunderbird 390” Engine

 

Factory S Code Performance Manifold:  The S code manifold performs its best at mid range to higher RPM’s making it most desirable.

 

Rebuilt Transmission

 

Newer Custom True Dual Exhaust with Flowmaster Mufflers sounds great.

 

Solid Floor Pans / No Rust except for minor surface rust as pictured

 

Original True California Car

 

Newer Master Cylinder

 

Newer Power Brake Booster

 

Newer Power Steering Booster

 

Newer Alternator

 

Kenwood KDC-67R AM/FM CD Player & Kenwood Speakers (original stereo in dash not working? untested)

 

New Glass for cracked rear-drivers side window

 

Extra/New/Reconditioned Hood Hardware: Springs/Mounts/etc

 

Extra Grill

 

Extra Cragar Knockoff sometimes misspelled craigar

 

Modern Bucket Seats in Front

 

Custom 2-Tone Paint

 

Some but not all receipts available

 

Other than some dents/scratches these are the things that come to mind for the not working/needs repair list (keep in mind its almost 50yrs old):

 

Speedometer & Fuel Gage out (previous owner said it wasn’t the fuel sender)

 

A portion of the Rear-tailgate window handle crank is broken off making it a little harder to roll up the rear window.

 

Slow oil leak from the rear of engine and overflow-blow by cap ($5-$10 part): about 1 quart every 3-4 months. Oil level has not dropped in the month it’s been owned.

 

Strut rod bushings showing wear(less than $30 for new kit) 

 

Original Rear Seat needs work on bottom

 

If desired it needs a new carpet kit (less than $200 here on eBay) and headliner, a portion of the roof top is purposely not painted in red for the patina look as pictured

 

All sales final. Contact about payment methods. May be able to assist, but the buyer is responsible for all shipping arrangements, costs, taxes, duties, and other associated fees.

 

+++ God Bless America +++

 

                                                      Video Before Tune/Upgrades at http://youtu.be/5Q4voZih0ng

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