1965 Ford Galaxie 500 XL.
390 Convertible
300 Horsepower
427 Torque
3 On the Tree
6.4 Litre V8
Original “Born With”” Engine
Ford websites put total production at 9,849 Vehicles .
Only 10% were 3 On the Tree,Manual transmissions.
Doing the math tells us only 984 of these engines were ever produced......
How many of these survived? This is a RARE CAR.
When first purchased this car I was somewhat disappointed with it’s
performance.After consulting with an expert mechanic who restored classic cars,I found out why.
The engine needed to be replaced or completely overhauled.I was faced with a dilemma.
A crate engine would be “Brand New” and cost less than a complete overhaul.But where are you going to find a
390-3 On the Tree,I had to restore it to it’s glory days.
3 months later and 5 grand spent,I was very happy I saved it.
Being I was in the spending mood I decided to re-do all the seats,and this was the only liberty I took to change from being completely original.The seats are a custom look,Red&White with Galaxie 500 embroidered on the seats,both front and rear.I think it looks great!
Brand new convertible white rag top and new white boot cover.New red carpet thru-out.
Comes with custom car cover too.
This car is meant to be driven everyday.
On scale of 1 to10 this car is not a 10,it is not a 9.It is in my opinion an 8.
The paint is good,but it can be better The chrome is good,but it can be better.
I have looked at several classic car websites and cannot find another original 390 3 On the Tree Convertible...
