Vehicle Description
1961 Ford Galaxie Starliner X-Code
Why This Car Is Special
The Ford Star Liner was a fastback version of in Galaxie line of
full-size Fords in 1960 and1961. It utilized the high-level Galaxie
trim, however the Galaxie name on the trunk lid was replaced by
Starliner script.
We have a very special restored 1961 Ford Galaxie Starliner X-Code
here at Skyway Classics that is an X-code car and was restored in
2021. It features a Tri-Power 390 cubic inch engine, automatic
transmission, Chesapeake Blue metallic base coat/clear coat
exterior paint with a Matte Chesapeake Blue undercarriage finish
and Black semi-gloss frame.
The new Galaxies, especially in Starliner trim, screamed NASCAR and
NHRA; after all, the early 1960s would mark the beginning of Ford's
Total Performance campaign, during which Ford would invest heavily
in all forms of motorsport. The Starliner only lasted through 1961,
with that model year showing minor but noticeable changes to the
sheet metal and trim.
Features
1961 Ford Galaxie Starliner X-Code
Restored in 2021
X-code car
390 cubic inch Tri-Power V-8 engine
Chrome valve covers
3-deuce polished air cleaner assembly
Three performance carbs
Cast iron exhaust headers
FOMOCO windshield washer refill bag
New fuel tank and fuel lines installed
New radiator
Power steering
Ford 9-inch rear end
New shocks
New dual exhaust system
New brakes
15-inch painted Wheel Vintiques wheels with the original center
caps
Black sidewall tires
Black Vinyl interior
Split-bench seat
Black carpeting
Matching door panels
Dash has all metal surfaces that were painted to match the
exterior
Factory gauges, switches, and controls
Pushbutton radio
Blue Ford steering wheel
Matching rear seat
New glass and weatherstripping
Chesapeake Blue metallic base coat/clear coat exterior paint
Matte Chesapeake Blue undercarriage finish
Black semi-gloss frame
Refinished chrome
Kept in climate controlled storage
Mechanical
This 1961 Ford Galaxie Starliner Custom was originally delivered
with an X-Code 352 CI V-8, but today it's powered by a 390 cubic
inch Tri-Power V-8 engine and it looks as it did back then with the
chrome valve covers, 3-duece polished air cleaner assembly, three
performance carbs, cast iron exhaust headers, and even the FOMOCO
windshield washer refill bag.
It has also had a new fuel tank and fuel lines installed, a new
radiator, is fitted with power steering, a Ford 9-inch rear end,
new shocks, a new dual exhaust system, new brakes, and now rides on
new 15-inch painted Wheel Vintiques wheels with the original center
caps and black sidewall tires to give it the right period correct
look and stance..
It has all the correct plumbing, hoses, wires, and engine parts and
looks as nice as it sounds. It is shifted by a Ford automatic
transmission that handles the big block's horsepower and out the
Ford 9" HD rear end.
Interior
The interior is upholstered in black vinyl and features a split
bench seat, black carpeting, matching door panels, the dash has all
metal surfaces that were painted to match the exterior, all factory
gauges, switches, and controls, pushbutton radio, blue Ford
steering wheel, matching rear seat, and new glass and
weatherstripping that was installed.
Even the headliner and the trunk area is super neat and shows well
with its factory look.
Exterior
Introduced for 1960, Ford's new Galaxie Starliner was a dramatic
styling shift from the 1959 model year with noticeably less
ornamentation, a lower beltline, much flatter front windshield, a
slim roofline with a gently sloping C-pillar and a huge back
window. The front end was a simple, very flat affair, and the
entire scene was very indicative of speed.
Wearing a Chesapeake Blue metallic basecoat/clearcoat exterior
finish, the Galaxie was restored in 2021, with the frame painted
semi-gloss and the undercarriage painted in matte Chesapeake Blue
to match the body.
Adorned with refinished chrome and brightwork, including the
bumpers, lower rear washboard moldings behind the rear wheel, side
spear and roof molding with three Starliner-only medallions
trailing along the C-pillar, the Starliner blends a sedate,
muscular appearance with carefully applied moments of
brightwork.
The Starliner's unmistakable pillarless fastback silhouette and
signature Ford styling remain intact and beautifully finished with
the correct chrome and bright metal adornments.
All body panels line up and doors are straight and true and this
car rides great with plenty of pep to match the engines great
growl.
Conclusion
This 1961 Ford Galaxie Starliner that we have for sale here at
Skyway Classics has been restored right, carries a great Ford
muscle car heritage with its 390 cubic inch Tri-power engine, and
is both a fantastic looker and driver that won't disappoint
you.
So give us a call at 941-254-6608.
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prior to offer or purchase being made.
