Vehicle Description
Motorcar Studio is pleased to offer this remarkably original and
well-preserved 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 Town Sedan. Finished in
Sandshell Beige, digital paint meter readings indicate original
paint on every panel, except for below the beltline trim on the
left rear door and quarter panel. This is an exceptionally straight
and solid survivor that remained under single-family ownership
until about 10 years ago; the present owner acquired the car in
2016 from an intermediary of the original owner's estate. Excellent
bumpers, trim, lenses and glass. Original underside has never been
undercoated and is showing minor surface rust, but no known rot.
Factory steel wheels with hubcaps got new tires two years ago.
Interior is a study in preservation, with believed-to-be original
materials remaining on every surface. Excellent door panels, dash,
steering wheel, seat upholstery and headliner. Minor wear (due
primarily to age, not use) on carpets and rubber floor mats. All
gauges (including instrument backlights) and lights are working.
Window regulators operate smoothly and easily. The trunk liner is
in pristine original condition. Jack and spare appear to never have
been used.
Under the hood is a P-code 390 cubic inch V8 mated to a
smooth-shifting Cruise-O-Matic three-speed automatic transmission.
Optioned with power steering. New mufflers four years ago; recent
oil service. Starts easily and runs and drives well. Chassis feels
solid and smooth with no shakes, rattles, clunks or squeaks - very
much what you would expect for a low-mileage car. The original
factory inspection stamps are still present on the cowl under the
hood. Unfortunately we do not have records from the first owner's
estate that would conclusively prove the mileage, but based on how
original the car is both inside and out we believe the indicated
mileage of just 33,802 is correct.
Sometimes the term "survivor" implies a certain amount of patina
bordering on shabbiness. Not so in this case - this is a true time
capsule that still looks great inside and out and drives like a new
car of its era would.Original owner's manual and two sets of
original keys are included. For more information about this 1962
Ford Galaxie 500 for sale at Motorcar Studio in Savannah, please
call 912-235-0435.
