This Ford Galaxie got away, but there are more like it here.

This 1961 Ford Galaxie Sunliner was first sold at Emmaus Ford of Allentown, Pennsylvania, and was purchased by the seller from its reported second owner in November 1993. A subsequent refurbishment was performed, with work including body and frame repairs, refinishing the exterior in black, a refresh of the red and white vinyl interior, and rebuilds of the 352ci V8 and Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission. Features include a white convertible top, cruise control, power steering, and a vintage-style AM/FM radio. This Sunliner is now offered with a window sticker, a 1961 sales invoice, service manuals, records, and a clean South Carolina title in the seller’s name.

The body was refinished in its factory color of Raven Black (A) during the refurbishment according to the seller, who notes rust remediation was performed on the frame and rear panels. Exterior features include chrome bumpers, polished bodyside trim, Sunliner badging, and a white convertible top, the latter of which is protected by a red boot cover when lowered.

28-Years-Owned 1961 Ford Galaxie Sunliner

Black-painted 14″ steel wheels wear full wheel covers and are mounted with Coker Classic whitewall tires, and a matching spare is located in the trunk. The braking system was overhauled during the refurbishment.

28-Years-Owned 1961 Ford Galaxie Sunliner

The interior is trimmed in red and white vinyl upholstery (95) with a matching dashboard fascia and padded top. Standard equipment on the Sunliner includes power steering, and additions include cruise control, a supplemental coolant temperature gauge, and a vintage-style AM/FM radio housed within the factory location.

28-Years-Owned 1961 Ford Galaxie Sunliner

The three-spoke steering wheel frames instrumentation including a horizontal-sweep speedometer. The five-digit odometer is believed to have rolled over and reads approximately 65k miles; actual chassis mileage is unknown.

28-Years-Owned 1961 Ford Galaxie Sunliner

The X-code 352ci ‘Thunderbird Special’ V8 has been fitted with a four-barrel carburetor and an electronic ignition module, and power is sent to the rear wheels through a Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission. The engine and transmission were rebuilt in July 1997, and the car was most recently serviced with an oil change in February 2021.

28-Years-Owned 1961 Ford Galaxie Sunliner

Additional photos of the underside and mechanical components are provided in the gallery below.

28-Years-Owned 1961 Ford Galaxie Sunliner

The vehicle warranty number reveals that the car is a 1961 Galaxie Sunliner built at the Dearborn, Michigan plant and powered by a 352ci V8 with a two-barrel carburetor. The data plate shown above partially decodes as follows:

  • Body 76B – Galaxie convertible Sunliner
  • Color A – Raven Black exterior finish
  • Trim 95 – Red/White vinyl upholstery
  • Date 09F – June 09 build date
  • Trans. 4 – Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
  • Axle 1 – 3.56:1 axle ratio

28-Years-Owned 1961 Ford Galaxie Sunliner

The October 1961 sales invoice shows a total price of $3,681.85, and the order form shows original equipment. Other materials accompanying the car include a window sticker, manuals, and service records as well as a seller-supply summary.

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $29,500 by gvo1208
Auction Ended August 28, 2021 at 2:14PM PT
Bids 16
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Seller: tjccpasc
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 29926
Listing Details
  • Chassis: 1F55X269755
  • 65k Miles Shown, TMU
  • 2003 Refurbishment
  • 352ci V8
  • Cruise-O-Matic Automatic Transmission
  • Repainted in Black
  • Red Vinyl Upholstery
  • Replacement White Convertible Top
  • Aftermarket Cruise Control
  • Power Steering
  • Aftermarket AM/FM Radio
  • Window Sticker
  • 1961 Sales Invoice
  • Shop Manuals
  • Service Records
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #54041