1966 Ford Other for sale $47,900

Our daughter has a habit of naming the cars that pass through our lives. One look at a picture we sent her before getting it home andshe named her Pearl! Driving Pearl takes you back, back to a time when craftsmanship and style meant everything. Feel the breeze, the effortless way Pearl floats down the street. Drive down Main Street and heads will turn, park her and thereandrsquo;s a good chance when you come back youandrsquo;ll be answering questions and fielding requests. Pearl is stunning in every way, she makes us smile, make her make you smile!

A total of 6,360 Ford Galaxie 500XL 2-Door Convertibles were manufactured in 1966, a mere one tenth of the total 1966 production numbers of 597,000. This magnificent example is the end result of a 2013 rotisserie restoration.

The 390 CI V8 engine underwent a complete engine rebuild, is mated to Fordandrsquo;s Cruise-O-Matic 3-speed automatic transmission, which is accentuated by a console-mounted shifter.

1966 Ford Galaxie 500XL Convertibles pushed the boundaries of style, luxury, and power. This finished piece will turn heads wherever it may landandhellip;cruising down the strip, sitting in your own personal showroom, winning awards at the local car show. The skies the limit with this showstopper.

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Mechanical Upgrades:

- New power steering unit and related linkage.

- New power-boosted braking system

- New gas tank and lines

- New Vintage Air Conditioning

Highlights:

- Firestone Destination tires fitted to Torque Thrust wheels

- Re-chromed bumpers

- Padded dash and visors

- Dual vertical stacked headlight design

- Only 6,360 1966 Galaxie 500XL Convertibles manufactured

- Clean undercarriage

- 1966 Ford Owners Manual

- Power convertible top

- White exterior with blue pin stripping

- Light Blue interior

- All metal for restoration received powder coating

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