Vehicle Description
The 1961 Galaxie was a beautifully sculptured new design. So well
designed that it received a prestigious award presented by the
international fashion authority Centro per L'Alta Moda Italiana for
"functional expression of classic beauty". This new model sported
an all new look with a stunning bulleted grill and rear panel
design. The 1961 offered several models to include: Galaxie Club
Sedan Galaxie Town Sedan Galaxie Club Victoria Galaxie Town
Victoria Starliner Hardtop Sunliner Convertible as well as several
station wagon models. These cars featured self adjusting brakes
straddle mounted pinion galvanized body panels for rust protection
and the very attractive flush mount door handles. In addition were
13 exterior colors choices and several interior trim choices which
varied from model to model. The engine choices consisted of the
Mileage Maker Six Cylinder Thunderbird 292 V-8 Thunderbird 352
Special with 220 horsepower and the new Thunderbird 390 Special at
300 horsepower. In addition Ford developed a new high performance
390 engine that was optional. This particular engine offered an
optional tri-power carburetion setup which could be added to the
390 engine. The 390 Hi-Performance engine when equipped with the
three carburetors was rated at an astounding 400 horsepower. Ford
offered the three speed manual transmission Ford Overdrive
Fordomatic Drive two speed automatic and three speed automatic
Cruise-O-Matic transmission. The 1961 was available with a myriad
of options. Some of the more popular options were the Selectaire
Conditioner Spotlight Mirror Continental Kit Front or Rear Bumper
Guards Hood Ornament Electric Windshield Washers Deluxe Mirror with
Ford Crest Insert Power Seats and Power Steering. This Garden
Turquoise Convertible Beauty is absolutely stunning with it's white
power top. Under the hood is a healthy factory looking 429 cid
(7.0L) Ford V8 engine paired to a C6 Heavy Duty Cruise-O-Matic
Automatic Transmission. The front wheels are beautiful 18 inch
Foose 5 spoke polished aluminum wrapped in Nitto NT555 Extreme
rubber. The body is in wonderful shape and all the chrome and
brightwork are super clean. The turquoise interior is also in very
nice shape and is very clean. This is a absolute gem of a car. The
paint is bright the chrome gleams and the top comes down; What more
could you want? Visit Hanksters online at www.Hanksters.com to see
more pictures of this vehicle or call us at 724-471-2975 for PA or
386-944-9219 for FL to schedule your visit today. Note: FREE
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