1959 FORD GALAXIE 500 SKYLINER CONVERTIBLE
1959 FORD GALAXIE 500 SKYLINER CONVERTIBLE
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1959 FORD GALAXIE 500 SKYLINER CONVERTIBLE
High Bidder: Jerry49ford
No Reserve
Winning Bid: $26,000 (USD)
End Date:
Location:
Mankato, Minnesota 56001
Seller:
Engine:
332ci V8
Transmission:
Automatic
Odometer:
94,327 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
B9RW173056
AutoCheck Report
Not Available
Lot Number:
81797342
Location:
Mankato, Minnesota 56001
Seller:
Engine:
332ci V8
Transmission:
Automatic
Odometer:
94,327 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
B9RW173056
AutoCheck Report
Not Available
Lot Number:
81797342
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OVERVIEW
This 1959 Ford Galaxie 500 Skyliner convertible is powered by a 332ci FE V8 mated to a Cruise-O-Matic three-speed automatic transmission. Finished in two-tone Torch Red and white over a tri-tone Torch Red, Raven Black, and Silver vinyl interior, this retractable hardtop is now offered by the selling dealer with a clear title.
Highlights
- Power-retractable hardtop
- Coker Classic wide-whitewall tires
- Dual exhaust system
- Recent work to rear brakes and wheel cylinders
- Driver-grade project candidate with thorough inspection disclosures
Ownership History
- Offered by a dealer
- Current location: Minnesota
EXTERIOR
- Two-tone red and white paint
- Chrome bumpers
- Quad headlights
- Antenna
- Dual side mirrors
- Driver side spotlight
- Body side moldings
- Rear wheel skirts
- Power trunk lid
WHEELS AND TIRES
- 14-inch steel wheels
- Turbine-style hubcaps
- 215/75 Coker Classic steel-belted wide-whitewall tires
INTERIOR
- Tri-tone Torch Red, Raven Black, and Silver vinyl upholstery
- Bench seats
- Plastic covers
- Aluminum door sill plates
- Manual-crank windows
- Power steering
- Push-button radio
- Dome lamp
- Floor mats
INSTRUMENTS
- Gauges
- 120-mph speedometer
- Coolant temperature
- Fuel level
- Odometer shows 94,327 miles
- True mileage unknown
- Mileage not listed on title
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
Engine
- FE 332ci V8
- Factory rated at
- 225 horsepower
- 400 lb-ft of torque
- Two-barrel carburetor
- Factory rated at
Transmission
- Cruise-O-Matic three-speed automatic
UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST
- Drum brakes
- Y-type dual exhaust system
Service History Highlights
- Rear brake shoes and wheel cylinders replaced
KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS
- Minor surface rust on undercarriage
- Leaks from transmission, power steering, and passenger side freeze plug
- Speedometer is 5-10 mph too fast
- Heater core bypassed
- Blower motor inoperative
- Stereo takes a moment to play audio
- Lock cylinders inoperable but work manually
- Wipers inoperable
- Play in driver lower and passenger upper ball joints
- Car pulls to the right under braking
- Knocking noise near back of engine
- Differential makes noise
- Light shake in steering wheel at highway speeds
- Reverse lights out
- Driver outboard headlight is out
- Passenger front turn signal not working
- Brake lamps stuck on
- License plate light is out
- Small dent on driver front fender
- Driver rear quarter panel has peeling pant
- Other exterior blemishes as seen in the photo gallery
ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE
- Spare trunk liner material
TRIM TAG DECODING
- Body 51A: Fairlane 500 Galaxie Skyliner retractable hardtop convertible
- Color R: Torch Red
- Trim 56: Torch Red vinyl with Raven Black stripes and Silver strand
- Date 11E: May 11 production date
- Trans 4: Cruise-O-Matic three-speed automatic transmission
- Axle 1: 3.10:1 axle ratio
BID: $26,000
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them seatcovers are fingerhut seatcovers.. we had a 59 ford and dad had my brother and i put them on. you could haul a pig and not worry about your seatcovers getting dirty. wow!!!! didn't think i would ever see a pair of them again,let alone on a 59 ford. beautiful car folks.
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