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Rare 1961 Ford Galaxie Starliner Showstopper on 2040-cars

Year:1961 Mileage:78553 Color: RED/WHITE /
  RED/WHITE
Location:

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Engine:Z code 390 4 barrell
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Year: 1961
Interior Color: RED/WHITE
Model: Galaxie
Number of Cylinders: 8
Trim: 2 door Starliner
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 78,553
Sub Model: STARLINER
Exterior Color: RED/WHITE
Disability Equipped: No
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

RARE 1961 Galaxie Starliner. Featured on Spike TV's Powerblock series in March of 2013. This was a one-owner car with 78K original miles. It was purchased from the estate by an auto broker and I purchased the car for restoration. The car only had one spot of rust about the size of a silver dollar in the trunk to the right of the spare tire. The body and frame on the car are as good as new. Most of the original trim was used, including the grill. The washboards were replaced, bumpers were replaced with re chromed ones. 


Originally from Prentiss, MS. Stayed there the whole time. Original window sticker, paperwork from the original owner. Original keys for the ignition and trunk. 

Stainless steel brake lines, new brakes (original drums re conditioned) . Original 3 speed cruise o matic replaced with a re built c-6. Cross member moved slightly to accommodate the larger trans. New front and rear springs and shocks, upgraded the master cylinder to a dual unit for safety. New 3:55 traction lock rear end, original axles were perfect. 

Original, matching numbers engine. Z code 390 Thunderbird Special. 4 barrel . New Edelbrock carb with electric choke. Replaced exhaust manifolds with factory ford hi-po manifolds.

Original padded dash and sun visors. Everything on the car is newly restored. Only several hundred miles since completion. 

Engine receipts and specs. Dynoed at 325 HP and 400 ft/lbs torque. Nice acceleration and the power drums stop it nicely. The original power steering unit has been restored and has a bit of surge on occasion. 

Occasional clicking in the rear end gears as they continue to lube. The car is just fantastic. The color is stunning, it sounds great, and is a show stopper. 

The car is just about as good as it gets if you want a nicely restored Starliner from a great car to begin with. I have hundreds of pictures documenting the car prior to restoration and the restoration process. I realize it is NOT the legendary Hi-Po 390. The stickers on the engine look good and dress up the engine. However, it is a Z code, factory 300 horse engine. 

Have the original wheels and Starliner hub caps, original transmission as well. 

The car took a few years to complete and we sold our farm. New home only has room for one classic and my Fairlane gets the nod. Plus, have a 16 year old that is about ready for a car. Need the room. You can reach me on my cell at 615-557-5685

You can see the episode of the car if you Google " Powerblock Starliner". 

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