Ford Galaxie 1969

14850 USD

CAR DESCRIPTION FROM SELLER
This 1969 Ford Galaxie Country Sedan is almost totally original and in really great condition. It has a 429 2bbl, an automatic gearbox, and a Detroit Locker rear end. I can't imagine why someone ordered this spec back in 1969 but maybe they planned on hauling a trailer. However I see no evidence of a trailer hitch ever having been fitted. This car was in Hemmings several years back. You can still find it as “Hemmings Find of the Day” if you google 1969 Ford Galaxie Country Sedan. Here is a copy of the original verbiage: "All Original 2 owner car! acquired 1973, 108K mi. C-6 AT OH 1985, 429 V-8, A/C, AM radio, Detroit Locker Rear End, new rear window motor, undercoated, no accidents, garaged 98 percent of lifetime, rack, good tires & brakes, new rear coil springs. Excellent Condition & Super Clean! Runs and Drives Like a Dream! This car was only used for the annual Pheasant Hunting trips to Eastern Washington with all the Italian “Old Timers” and a faithful Golden Retriever named Jack. Thousands of Apples and Peppers came back home in this classic Ford Station Wagon." I have had the car for approximately 5 years. I bought it from an Aston Martin restoration shop in California. In that time I have driven the car maybe 500 miles. Previous to my ownership, the car had a lot of work done and a number of parts were replaced including the front brake calipers and pads, front wheel bearings and seals, rear brake shoes and wheel cylinders, and brake master cylinder. The car was given a complete tune-up with a Pertronix Ignitor fitted. The heater core was replaced and all of the coolant hoses were renewed. A complete dual exhaust system was fitted. The valve cover gaskets and upper trailing arm bushings were replaced. The automatic transmission was flushed and serviced. I replaced the battery and the tires. Receipts are present for all the work. There is also a folder of receipts from prior owners starting in 1976. The mileage trail on the invoices indicates that the mileage of 108,611 (assumed because of the 5-digit odometer) is correct. Cosmetically this car is a real time capsule. The paint appears to be totally original but a couple of sections of the rear fenders were resprayed due to small blisters in the paint. Otherwise there is no evidence of accident damage or paint repairs. The color is called "New Lime" which either looks like a very pale pastel green or yellow depending on your perception of color. The car is now 51 years old so there are small flaws like paint chips and a few very minor dings here or there. However, given its age, the overall appearance is really amazing. There are a couple of small dings in a few of the aluminum side moldings and the original bumpers have some very minor hazing but overall very nice. The interior is 100% original. There are no tears evident anywhere and the dash is uncracked. The black carpet has faded to a greyish-brown due to age but is in great condition otherwise. Headliner is in great shape. All glass is good except for one small chip on the windshield as pictured. There is some scratching and signs of use to the rear floor area and tailgate from years of hauling. No third row seat is fitted. Mechanically I would literally get in this car and head anywhere without hesitation. The 429 engine pulls like a train, it shifts perfectly, and brakes and steering both function as well as they did in 1969 which means you sort of float down the road guiding the car along like a boat. It's a little hard to burn rubber because the Detroit Locker goes into action as soon as you floor it. Everything works with the exception of the radio and the air conditioning. I was told that it needed a new AC compressor but never got around to that. This is a unique opportunity to acquire a big block Ford in almost totally original condition. Please feel free to ask questions or to make a reasonable offer.

CAR DESCRIPTION FROM SELLER

This 1969 Ford Galaxie Country Sedan is almost totally original and in really great condition. It has a 429 2bbl, an automatic gearbox, and a Detroit Locker rear end. I can't imagine why someone ordered this spec back in 1969 but maybe they planned on hauling a trailer. However I see no evidence of a trailer hitch ever having been fitted. This car was in Hemmings several years back. You can still find it as “Hemmings Find of the Day” if you google 1969 Ford Galaxie Country Sedan. Here is a copy of the original verbiage: "All Original 2 owner car! acquired 1973, 108K mi. C-6 AT OH 1985, 429 V-8, A/C, AM radio, Detroit Locker Rear End, new rear window motor, undercoated, no accidents, garaged 98 percent of lifetime, rack, good tires & brakes, new rear coil springs. Excellent Condition & Super Clean! Runs and Drives Like a Dream! This car was only used for the annual Pheasant Hunting trips to Eastern Washington with all the Italian “Old Timers” and a faithful Golden Retriever named Jack. Thousands of Apples and Peppers came back home in this classic Ford Station Wagon." I have had the car for approximately 5 years. I bought it from an Aston Martin restoration shop in California. In that time I have driven the car maybe 500 miles. Previous to my ownership, the car had a lot of work done and a number of parts were replaced including the front brake calipers and pads, front wheel bearings and seals, rear brake shoes and wheel cylinders, and brake master cylinder. The car was given a complete tune-up with a Pertronix Ignitor fitted. The heater core was replaced and all of the coolant hoses were renewed. A complete dual exhaust system was fitted. The valve cover gaskets and upper trailing arm bushings were replaced. The automatic transmission was flushed and serviced. I replaced the battery and the tires. Receipts are present for all the work. There is also a folder of receipts from prior owners starting in 1976. The mileage trail on the invoices indicates that the mileage of 108,611 (assumed because of the 5-digit odometer) is correct. Cosmetically this car is a real time capsule. The paint appears to be totally original but a couple of sections of the rear fenders were resprayed due to small blisters in the paint. Otherwise there is no evidence of accident damage or paint repairs. The color is called "New Lime" which either looks like a very pale pastel green or yellow depending on your perception of color. The car is now 51 years old so there are small flaws like paint chips and a few very minor dings here or there. However, given its age, the overall appearance is really amazing. There are a couple of small dings in a few of the aluminum side moldings and the original bumpers have some very minor hazing but overall very nice. The interior is 100% original. There are no tears evident anywhere and the dash is uncracked. The black carpet has faded to a greyish-brown due to age but is in great condition otherwise. Headliner is in great shape. All glass is good except for one small chip on the windshield as pictured. There is some scratching and signs of use to the rear floor area and tailgate from years of hauling. No third row seat is fitted. Mechanically I would literally get in this car and head anywhere without hesitation. The 429 engine pulls like a train, it shifts perfectly, and brakes and steering both function as well as they did in 1969 which means you sort of float down the road guiding the car along like a boat. It's a little hard to burn rubber because the Detroit Locker goes into action as soon as you floor it. Everything works with the exception of the radio and the air conditioning. I was told that it needed a new AC compressor but never got around to that. This is a unique opportunity to acquire a big block Ford in almost totally original condition. Please feel free to ask questions or to make a reasonable offer.

BASIC CAR INFORMATION
Price:	14850 USD
Make:	Ford
Model:	Galaxie
Year:	1969
Mileage:	108650 MI

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Ford Galaxie 1969

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