Vehicle Description
Ground Up Restored Galaxie 500 Conv 390 V8 Auto Power Steering &
Brakes ///
Fully sorted and ready to hit the road, this awesome Ford Galaxie
combines the stump pulling torque of its muscle car offspring with
the kind of old school Detroit comfort that's classy enough to
parade half the neighborhood down Main Street. Today, thanks to a
high-quality restoration, the car is not only a reliable and
exceptionally roomy place to spend the summer sightseeing, it's
also a vintage slice of Americana that'll be welcome at virtually
any car show in any town!
BODYWORK/TRIM
This drop-top's clean appearance began with solid sheetmetal that
was stripped bare and worked into a clean profile. When that
profile exhibited great alignment, buttery Corinthian White 2-stage
was capped in white vinyl and buffed to a show worthy shine. At the
front of those sleek aesthetics, broad stainless bars hang bright
headlights around an ornate Ford crest, a gunsight grille emblem
and a polished bumper that's finished with clear parking lamps. At
the top of those bars, a clear hood fin leads the eye to chip-free
glass, which balances small vent visors above polished stainless
frames and bright stainless wipers. At the sides of that blade,
red-trimmed spears and mirrored rockers frame polished handles,
classy mirrors, bold "390" badging and flowing "Sunliner" scripts.
And at the back of the car, a concave valence hangs jet-inspired
taillights and a "500" branded fuel filler between a large antenna,
a wide "GALAXIE" script, a guarded trunk lock and a second polished
bumper.
ENGINE
Befitting the Galaxie's origins as Dearborn's first full-size
muscle machine, this flashy convertible draws motivation from 390
cubic inches of Ford FE V8. At the top of that Jet Black block, a
painted and decaled air cleaner feeds a big 4-barrel carburetor,
which is wedded to a cast iron intake and clean stainless fluid
lines. At the front of that plane, a traditional points distributor
sequences spark through quality Autolite Radio Resistance plug
wires. At the sides of that distributor, silver, "THUNDERBIRD"
stamped valve covers reflect correct, cast exhaust manifolds.
Cooling is provided by a shrouded and tanked radiator, which cycles
water through pliable FoMoCo hoses and old school tower clamps.
And, aesthetically, the car's glossy engine bay looks good enough
to show off to anyone, with the subdued block perfectly centered in
high quality ancillary hardware that includes a bright See Clear
washer bag and a tagged Autolite battery topper.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
The big 390's power is transmitted rearward through a tough
Cruise-O-Matic 3-speed, which spins a buff 9-inch axle. At the
front of the car, factory power steering mixes surprisingly tight
turns with modern, responsive feedback. At the center of the car, a
free-flowing, true-dual exhaust system gives the big engine deep
vocals. And at the corners of the car, power-assisted drums ride
behind traditional steelies, ornate wheel covers and meaty 7.50-14
Firestone Deluxe Champion whitewalls.
INTERIOR
One of the best virtues of this Ford is the fact that you can pop
its doors, stretch out across its largely original interior and
enjoy endless hours of cruising. At the center of the car, Red
vinyl seats are the perfect place for you and your family to spend
sunny afternoons seeing the sights. In front of those seats, a
"Sunliner" branded dash hangs simple gauges between a color-keyed
shifter and a vintage AM radio. And the driver sails the blacktop
through a polished and painted steering wheel.
OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION
A vintage Owner's Manual
A 1962 Accessory Price List
Vintage registrations that document the car's ownership back to
1977
When it comes to maximizing the amount of car your money will buy,
you simply can't go wrong with a big Detroit cruiser. Looking for a
stylish, comfortable, and reliable piece that commands a lot of
respect on the highway and feels right at home at the show? This
hot drop-top is your hot ticket!
SUMMARY
Benefitted from a ground-up restoration
390 cubic inch Ford FE V8
Cruise-O-Matic 3-speed automatic transmission
Largely original Red vinyl interior
Corinthian White paint / White vinyl top
Power steering
Power drum brakes
Ford 9-inch rear axle
14-inch steel wheels
Sale includes a partial ownership history