Vehicle Description
1969 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible
1969 would be the last year of the Ford Galaxie convertible which
appeared on a brand new platform and exterior design that would
only last two years before a complete redesign was offered in 1971.
With emphasis on performance increasing in consumer tastes, Ford
offered that in other V8 models and reserved the Galaxie for the
luxury end of things, replacing the 427 and 428ci engines but
keeping horsepower in the very respectable range to set big cars
into motion.
For consignment, a 1969 Ford Galaxie 500 convertible showing
103,010 miles which cannot be verified as the title reads Mileage
Exceeds Mechanical Limits. Our consignor states the engine was
rebuilt at 98,000 miles for this garage kept beauty and has
recently been thoroughly checked out by a mechanic. It's a big red
sled and is in nice condition.
Exterior
Candy Apple Red covers the straight panels of the exterior, and
these panels are lean and long, narrowing over each wheel well and
sending lots of bodywork overhang past the wheels. To temper this
size, Ford included a scripted Galaxie 500 emblem on the back and a
side marker elongated by a block letter 500 plate on the front. The
dual headlights are embedded in a grille that is made up of
vertical strakes and a broader center rib and the whole assembly
curve inward at the ends as if to scoop the air. That design is
picked up on a smaller scale as decorative trim on the latch panel
in back riding under distinctive square Ford tail lights. The white
canvas top and its glass window are in great shape and 15-inch
wheels carry 75 series tires. Imperfections include touched up
scratches and some bubbling and light paint spray around the rocker
panels.
Interior
Black vinyl door panels are of the ribbed design and wear a faux
wood plate with more branding in the form of a Galaxie 500 emblem.
The driver's door armrest has some black tape on it over some
damage while the driver's side has some loose trim on the armrest,
otherwise both doors are in fine shape. The vinyl pattern and color
are also found on the big, split bench seat up front with textured
vinyl inserts and headrests perched on top, and the rear bench
copies it and both are in fantastic condition. Ford boasted about
the canted instrument cluster which curves inward in a bold,
ergonomic design that was nearly unheard of then, but is
commonplace today. The radio is on the left curve and it's rare not
to have it in the middle where both driver and passenger can play
DJ. Next to it, a horizontal speedometer, then a blank gauge, all
in a faux woodgrain panel and above a row of vents and A/C
controls. This leaves the passenger with lots of open space ahead
and we note a triple gauge unit has been added below the dash.
There's faux wood trim on this side too, and to welcome in the
70's, it's lined with a mustard colored trim. Black loop carpet
covers the floor while the trunk is clean and barren except for the
spare tire and jack assembly.
Drivetrain
Well, hello! What do we have here? A very clean 390ci V8 with a
2-barrel carburetor. Chrome Edelbrock valve covers dance with the
Ford blue air element cover and block and everything is neat and
tidy in this big bay. A C6 3-speed automatic transmission is behind
it and sends power to the Ford 9" axle in back with 2.75 gears.
Power brakes are supplied and are in disc-drum configuration, front
and back respectively.
Undercarriage
Nothing of alarming note underneath, but we would call this driver
quality with typical surface rust, some residual oil around, some
wetness on an inner rear wheel, an area of welding, and more
residual oil on the rear differential. The true dual exhaust runs
in tandem down the length of the car and finds stock style mufflers
before exiting to the air via big, angle cut chrome tips that
protrude past the chrome bumper out back. Coil springs make up the
front suspension while a 3-link, coil springs and a panhard bar
make up the rear.
Drive-Ability
We slide across the vinyl seat and take our place inside the
driving position, embraced by that U-shaped dash. The 390 comes to
life and the exhaust out back sounds good, but the exhaust leaks we
detect up front, do not. Usually an easy fix! Meanwhile, the 390
has decent power and it's more than adequate to move this big
cruiser. Fortunately, the top goes down because the air conditioner
is not working. Beyond that, the short list of remaining functions
all work as they should. While Classic Auto Mall represents that
these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we
cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of
your purchase.
Big, wide convertibles are just plain cool. If you've been to your
town's cruise night, an American tradition during which cars go up
and down a small stretch of road simply to see and be seen, the
stand outs are these family sized 'verts, especially when there are
kids in the back enjoying the night drive along with Mom and Dad.
But feel free to ride solo in this one because it doesn't make you
any less cool. And this red sled would be ideal for parades,
carrying the mayor of your town, or perhaps ol' Saint Nick
himself!
9E57Y259815
9-1969
E-Mahwah, NJ Assy Plant
57-Galaxie 500 Convertible
Y-390ci 2bbl V8
259815-Sequential Unit Number
WARRANTY PLATE
BODY 76A-Galaxie 500 Convertible
COLOR T-Candy Apple Red
TRIM 6AA-Black Vinyl
DATE 07G-July 7th
DSO 16-Philadelphia
AXLE 2-Ford 9" 2.75 Conventional
TRANS U-C6 Automatic
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There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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