1962 Ford Galaxie 500 Xl 5.8l on 2040-cars
Martinez, California, United States
Body Type:U/K
Engine:5.8L 352Cu. In. V8 GAS Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Burgundy
Make: Ford
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Galaxie 500
Trim: XL
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: U/K
Mileage: 175,000
Exterior Color: Burnt Chestnut
Due to a need to increase space in my stable I am putting up for auction my 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 XL. I have owned this vehicle for 11 years and purchased it from the original owner who brought the car from New Mexico where it was originally purchased to its current location in the Bay Area. This vehicle runs very strong. I have taken it down to Southern California and back on several occasions. The interior is very clean with many of the original parts still in place. I replaced the carpets in 2006 as well as re-upholstering the front and rear seats. The engine was rebuilt in the 1980's and has approximately 50,000 miles on it. I am not sure if the transmission has been rebuilt and except for the occasional hard shift, it operates perfectly. The paint was redone in 2006 and I chose the color that best matched the original. This is a very unique vehicle and I know she will serve her new owner as proudly as she has served me. Please feel free to contact me with any additional questions.
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