Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics presents an absolutely exceptional and highly
desirable virtually all original example of this 1962 Ford Galaxie
500XL Convertible in rare stock and rust free condition in it's
original factory 'Viking Blue' color (code E) paint and it's all
original 'Blue' (trim code 82) XL interior and a 'White' power top
with it's original matching # 'X' code 352/220HP V8 engine with
it's original 'Cruise-O-matic' automatic transmission with two-tone
interior trim, original nylon carpeting, XL bucket seats with a
floor mounted transmission selector and center console, polished
stainless trim, stainless steel skirts, power steering, power top,
heater amp; defroster amp; original AM radio. For 1962, the Galaxie
name was applied to all of Ford's full size models, as Fairlane
moved to a new intermediate and the Custom model was temporarily
retired. The new top-line Galaxie 500 (two-door hardtop, four-door
sedan and hardtop and the Sunliner convertible) and the most
desirable Galaxie 500/XL (two-door hardtop and convertible) models
were also introduced; the 292 cu in (4.8 L) V8 was standard on the
500/XL with optional higher horsepower engines available. The 500XL
(named after the 500 mile NASCAR races in which Ford was doing so
well) was the first of the big performance Ford's and offered
bucket seats and center console, as well as a sportier trim both
inside and out. This model was Ford's response to Chevrolet's Super
Sport option for the big Impala which was introduced the previous
year and consequently saw a significant rise in sales for 1962. For
1963, Ford saw no reason to radically change a good thing, and the
1963 model was essentially unchanged save for some freshening up
and added trim; a four-door hardtop 500/XL was added. A lower,
sloping fastback roofline was added mid year (1963 1/2) to make the
big cars more competitive on the NASCAR tracks with the added
downforce. Finished in it's original factory 'Viking Blue' color
paint with it's original factory 'Blue' color bucket seats and
interior, completely original matching blue nylon carpet interior,
dashboard amp; options amp; original trunk lining, spare wheel amp;
jack amp; original wheels. The floor boards, trunk and all the
typical rust-prone areas are completely solid and rust-free and the
car has no history of any accidents and no bondo - obviously an
always garaged and cherished car since new. The original spare
wheel with it's jack is in the trunk and the car boasts it's all
original trunk lining and factory seat belts! The original and
factory optional upgraded matching # 352 2 barrel V8 engine is
extremely strong and powerful and this particular car drives like
it must have when new - must be driven to be fully appreciated. The
car has power steering and a power top and it's original working
AM/FM radio. The transmission shifts smoothly through all the
gears, there are no noticeable oil leaks and the temperature always
remains cool! The car also boasts it's original owners manual
showing it as being sold on 10/18/1962 at 'Keating Brothers Ford'
of Stratford, CT. This is a rare opportunity to own a great daily
driving and never abused example of an obviously always garaged and
accident free coveted rust free completely stock mid-year 1962 Ford
Galaxie 500XL Convertible in very fine and mostly completely
original condition throughout! Although obviously not a concourse
example, this remains a very rare and highly desirable and
collectible unabused survivor example of one of the outstanding
Ford designs of the sixties, which has high repute for both it's
beautiful lines and smooth fast performance for a luxury
convertible, a very similar design to the legendary Chevrolet
Impala SS. In summary, this is one great daily driver car and an
ideal addition to the Ford enthusiast's collection of a virtually
completely stock and original always garaged and rust free example
of this increasingly desirable and collectable 1962 Ford Galaxie
500XL 352 V8 Convertible!