1960 Ford Galaxie

1960 Ford Galaxie Starliner 2 Door Club Victoria If you've ever hankered to own a sports car, but your needs call for 6 passenger room, you'll know at first glance that this dashing, all new Starliner was created for you! As our eyes drink in the beauty of this jaunty 2 door hardtop, you'll realize, too, that here is a beautifully proportioned motor car. Its flowing, swept back lines give the Starliner a racy appearance that is daringly different, unmatched by any other full sized car on the American Road today. From the 1960 Galaxie brochure.    For consignment, a 1960 Ford Galaxie Starliner 2-door club Victoria showing 88,327 miles, but the true miles are unknown. This one was restored by our consignor after purchasing it in 2008 and although about 65,000 were made in 1960, they remain incredibly uncommon, especially in this condition, and this is the first Starliner we've had the pleasure of representing at Classic Auto Mall.  Exterior The '60 brochure so aptly describes the amazing proportions of the car, but on our example, it's complemented by the two stage Monte Carlo Red pain with a Corinthian White roof and amazing aluminum insert on the rear fender under jet- like rear wings. Keep walking to the back and the influence is obvious prompting one source to call it a 'rare space aged bruiser'. If ever there was a car that looked like it could fly and line the stars, the rear fascia of this Starliner checks all the boxes. A continuous trim line runs from the nose of the front fender all the way back to the tail, and a shorter spear over the rear panel gives the car motion while static, assisted by the sweeping dual antennae and teardrop fender skirts. Paint and metalwork are in fantastic condition with limited imperfections noted as some waviness on a panel and paint run on the rocker. Interior A Thunderbird inspired interior begins with three levels of color on the door panels with red, metal, and black. Up front, a split bench seat combines smooth red vinyl with tweed-like plaid inserts which is mirrored in the back and extend up onto the package shelf. NOS fabric was used during the restoration. It's red on red up front where the steering wheel fronts the dash and instrument cluster in a horizontal configuration in a brushed metal frame. Robust knobs take the center panel, in line with the AM/FM radio within a concave curve that continues the width of the dash. Black loop carpet covers the floor perfectly and an ivory headliner is intact and in very good shape. Our massive trunk's floor is covered by a period plaid vinyl mat.  Drivetrain A clean presentation is found under the hood where a 352ci V8 resides, fueled by a 2-barrel carburetor and rated at 220 horsepower. A Cruise-O-Matic 3 speed automatic backs it up and routes power to the Ford 9 in back with 3.56 gears. Per our consignor, the engine has been retrofitted with a FlameThrower 2 ignition electronic system. Undercarriage  No complaints here as it is clean and dry and rust free. Drum brakes are all around and the dual exhaust flows through stock style mufflers before exiting through chrome tips out back. Suspension consists of coil springs up front and leaf springs in the back.  Drive-Ability The bright greenhouse is helped by the enormous, curved rear window and narrow C-pillars, while the bench seat and big steering wheel provide a comfortable platform from which to pilot this lean machine. The V8 comes to life without hesitation and we roll this big car onto the test loop where it performs well, tracking straight and stopping on demand, while providing plenty of power. Maybe not enough to launch the car into space, but fine for exploring planet earth! We note the clock is not working but all other functions operate as they should and we return to our aircraft carrier, the S.S. Morgantown at Classic Auto Mall. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee