1960 Ford Galaxy Starliner Coupe – 1-Family Survivor

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1960 Ford Starliner Coupe – 1-Family Survivor – Rare Original ProjectLocation: MississippiTitle: Clear/CleanBuy It Now Price: $4,500***Due to a dead-beat non-paying buyer, this car is re-listed. This is the last re-list and the last chance to get it. After this auction ends, it is gone forever. Get it while you can.Vehicle OverviewUp for sale is my 1960 Ford Starliner 2-door hardtop, an increasingly rare full-size Ford with sweeping lines and unique Starliner-only roof. This is a true one-family survivor that spent nearly 60 years with the original owner's family before I purchased it in 2020.The car was originally sold new in Harvey, Illinois on June 20th,1960 and comes with great original paperwork, including:• Copy of the original Illinois title• Copy of the original dealer sales invoice• Original dealership photo in Harvey, Illinois Circa. 1960• Vintage shop manual, spec. sheets, and brochures*** Names & addresses on photos of documents have been electronically redacted for this ad, but the originals and photo copies remain untouched.Mechanical Details• Engine: 292 Y-block V8 (original)• Transmission: Ford-O-Matic 2-speed automatic (original)• Odometer: 122,722• Condition: Non-running, engine turns partially in both directions (likely stuck valve), starter will turn• Brakes: Inoperable – rear wheels locked (likely frozen emergency brake)• Steering: Front wheels turn freely and steer fine• Battery: Some lights work when battery is connected• Tires: Almost like new with good tread, car has been stored on blocksCondition & Restoration NeedsThis is a project vehicle that sat outside for years and will require a complete restoration.Key issues include:• Rust: Rockers show considerable rust; floorboards have surface rust and some rust holes, radiator support shows rust. Possible surface rust around windshield and trim. However, frame and trunk appear solid with surface rust and a couple of tiny holes in trunk floor.• Interior: Needs full restoration (seats and door panels badly worn, headliner torn, no carpet, package tray rough)• Glass/Seals: Rear window good, windshield marked, side glasses cracked, rubber seals and weather-stripping dry-rotted• Exterior Color: Monte Carlo Red with Corinthian White roof (factory colors)• Wheels: 14" steel wheels with correct Starliner hubcapsExtras Included• NOS chrome hood ornament• NOS chrome outside mirrors• Reproduction chrome fender gun sights• NOS front grill emblem with insert• Original fender skirts• Factory shop manual• Original color brochures• Copies of original 1960 documents (title, sales invoice)Why Buy This Starliner?• Increasingly rare car with great design and classic early '60s appeal• One-family (Besides me), history with documentation• Excellent base for a custom build or full concours restoration• Has been kept under canopy carport since I purchased it in 2020Final NotesTERMS: $500 non-refundable deposit within 24 hours of auction end via Paypal. Remaining balance via Bank Cashier's Check, or Cash in person. (Payment must clear my bank prior to vehicle shipping or pickup and title transfer).VEHICLE IS BEING SOLD AS-IS, WHERE-IS, (Due to health reasons),with no warranties expressed or implied. The buyer is responsible for inspection prior to bidding or purchase. ALL SALES ARE FINAL WITH NO RETURNS, REFUNDS, OR REJECTIONS.SHIPPING: BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PICKUP OR SHIPPING, (Front wheels turn and steer but apparent rear e-brake frozen, YOU WILL NEED A SHIPPER WHO CAN TRANSPORT NON-RUNNING CARS OR IF IN PERSON, A TRAILER WITH WINCH). I will cooperate with the shipper to facilitate transport.***IMPORTANT SALE & PICKUP DISCLAIMER (Please Read): This vehicle has been automatically re-listed due to a previous buyer who failed to complete the transaction. In accordance with Ebay's 4-day unpaid item policy, the re-listing occurred later than originally intended. As a result, I will be unavailable for vehicle pickup or shipping until after July 8th due to a previously scheduled commitment.A $500 non-refundable deposit is required via paypal immediately following the sale. The remaining balance may be paid closer to the scheduled shipping or pickup date in accordance with the terms outlined above, (cash or cashier's check only), as long as arrangements are communicated and agreed upon in advance. Please bid or use Buy It Now only if you are agreeable to these terms. Thank you for your understanding of these circumstances.**These cars are one of a kind, don't miss out on your chance to get one with so much history. Please review the pictures carefully, I even included one picture of the day I brought the car home and washed it. The owner had put 1957 Ford hubcaps on it which I have since replaced with correct 1960 Ford Starliner hubcaps.Please feel free to reach out with questions or to ARRANGE ANY INSPECTIONS PRIOR to bidding or purchase. Bid or buy with confidence, veteran Ebayer with 100% positive feedback.BIN $4,500Thank you for looking!

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