Nice, Clean 1969 Ford Galaxie Xl Convertible 390 4 Barrel on 2040-cars
Stockbridge, Georgia, United States
Body Type:U/K
Engine:6.4L 390Cu. In. V8 GAS Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Black
Make: Ford
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Galaxie 500
Trim: XL
Drive Type: U/K
Options: CD Player, Convertible
Mileage: 61,900
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Windows
Sub Model: XL Convertible
Exterior Color: Blue
I've had this car for a few years and really enjoyed it. My plan was to prepare it for a 10 day Route 66 trip that some of my "car guy" friends were planning. Well I got it ready and my buddies are dragging their feet going on the trip. The car is really BIG and it takes up two sports car's worth of space in my shop, so its gotta go.
I bought it locally from a man who's dream was to restore it. He had it painted and then passed away. It sat for years in a covered warehouse before I bought it from his estate.
During my ownership, I've redone the interior, rebuilt the engine, upgraded to a four barrel carb and RV Cam, added Flowmaster dual exhaust, new tires on aluminum torque thrust wheels, brakes, replaced suspension bushings, added bigger sway brand new shocks, new windshield (try to find one!) I basically made it ready for a cross country trip. It is truly a wonderful car to drive. Nothing rides like these big old cars. At 75 mph on the freeway with the top down, you can converse easily and your hair hardly gets messed up.
Its great to drive, engine is very strong, it rides good and even though there are the minor issues outlined above, you could not duplicate this car for the buy it now price even if you did all the work yourself, There is no serious rust, the trunk is dry and there are only the tiniest pinholes in the rear floor pan.
When salvage metal got some valuable a few years ago, many of these cars were lost to the crushers and junk yards dont have them anymore. It makes parts hard to find, but it also means that nice ones like this will appreciate.
I am not trying for "show car" money, but I am not doing a "fire sale" either...a really fair deal is available here, bid on!
Here are some videos of the power top working and that awesome V8 sound:)
http://youtu.be/UzCZcqHpgbs
http://youtu.be/paR8u3m02Ew
http://youtu.be/72VOQ4V6uPU
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