The Paint: All original Raven Black
The Engine: Original 352 CID 2 bbl, rebuilt in 2014
The Transmission: Original 3 speed manual with overdrive column shift
The Differential: Original 3.56:1 ratio, rebuilt in 2014
Interior: Factory White/Red, reupholstered seats in original material, new carpet with applied sound deadening material. Front seat belts
Suspension: Factory original with a larger front sway bar added
Power steering
All new manual drum brakes including new master cylinder
All gauges work
Windshield wipers work
Turn signals and lights
Dual exhaust system in 2012
Chrome 15” Baby Moons and rims
White Wall radial tires (original bias ply spare never used)
Don't you just love original classic cars that haven't been messed
with. Very well maintained throughout their life, and continue to
provide a quality, fun drive-ability, that most cars of the 60's
decade have lost, due to teen ownership, poor service, or
neglect?
Well, this '61 Galaxie possesses none of those last three traits
mentioned, because the the folks that own this car, have been the
sole owners since 1963 when the Galaxie was just 2 years old!
An Oregon car all of it's life, and garage kept means there is no
rust present in, around, or under the car.
The Raven black paint is the same coat this Club Sedan wore as it
rolled out of the Twin Cities, Minnesota factory. Keep in mind,
that the paint being original to this car, and never having so much
as a fender resprayed, It does show wear expected from over a half
a century of use.
That said, excellent panel fit, door alignment, and the fact that
it is all original means that this Galaxie shares a rare quality
not seen everyday in the classic car world.
The engine is original to the car, and has been rebuilt, and
retains the starting and run-ability Ford intended all those
decades ago.
The 3 speed overdrive transmission shifts flawlessly with it's new
clutch, and with power steering and new brakes, suffice it to say,
this Galaxie is an “Excellent Driver”.
The interior is very clean, mostly original except for the factory
pattern re-upholstered seats, and new carpeting. The dash is nice,
clear to read, and an added oil pressure gauge shows you the 352 is
pumping strong.
The undercarriage of the Galaxie is also as original, meaning
there's no rust to be seen, nor has there been any painting or
detailing. Just a nice, clean dry undercarriage.
The Moons and rims are a period choice, look nice with the white
wall radials, which, by the way, lend to the smooth driving quality
over bias ply originals.
This car is not just a pleasure to drive, but is truly a rolling
piece of automotive originality that's been nicely preserved
and cared for.
