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 and 1961. 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 moldi
