now this is just silly: '61 Ford Galaxie Country Squire on eBay - Cary, IL $44,995

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  1. jim535

    jim535 born in a Ford

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    jim535, Jun 27, 2015
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    Beautiful car. 20,000 maybe?
     
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    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

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    Those Illinois people don't understand reality!:)
     
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    Somebody's gone to a lot of trouble on this one - either keeping it all original and in excellent condition, or doing a bang-up job on the restoration.

    I'd like to know more about its history. Seller's description doesn't give much in the way of detail. And the pics certainly are not from Cary, Illinois where the auction is being held.
     
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  5. jim535

    jim535 born in a Ford

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    Looks to me like a super (and probably expensive) restoration. There are some things that betray the age of the car; e.g. the chromed plastic insert on the passenger side front door interior, the rear cargo area, the dark marks on the top of the front seat.

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    The pictures by the water remind me of the shore of Lake Superior in Northern Michigan. Possibly similar shores on Lake Michigan in the Chicago area?

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    I had no idea what this was - an Eskimo in a blizzard? Until I realized - aha! :idea: - a flaw in the paint!

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    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

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    Cary, Illinois is not far from Lake Michigan, No. Chicago, Waukegan,etc. Lots of the Lake Michigan shoreline has cement and stones like that so the water doesn't leak out.:)

    Most cars up there are 75% rust so I suppose they think this is a rare keeper.
     
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    oppps made a boo boo ...
     
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    OK.... here is advert text...
    "1961 Ford Galaxie Country Squire Wagon
    390ci V8 Engine
    Automatic Transmission
    Power Windows
    Cruise Control
    Power Brakes
    Air Conditioning
    AM Stereo
    All Original Numbers Matching Car
    Only 54,000 Miles!
    Interior In Excellent Condition!
    Air Conditioning Blows Ice Cold and Was Converted To R134 Refrigerant
    Runs & Drives Perfect, Strong Engine & Transmission With No Mechanical Issues
    A True Time Capsule, Needs Nothing, Just Turn The Key Go!
    Call Ron 312-231-0492"


    First issue is,, you guys are correct.. Pics NOT in Cary....
    Looks like Diversey Harbor in Chicago ....
    Next issue... POWER WINDOWS...? REALLY...? Where ..?
    Next issue.. AM *stereo*,, wwhhhaaaattttt...
    And is a gas pedal considered CRUISE CONTROL.... Cuz I do not see a cruise unit....
    Next one.. " numbers matching"... REALLY....? On a 1961 car.... pluzzzzeeeee....
    And I have to wonder about the quality of bodywork when I see wood peeling
    by gas door ......
    The car is stunning,, yes... just not 45000$ stunning....
     
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  9. jim535

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    Says 352 in the ebay ad.
    Like he's trying to run a bait and switch.

     
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    According to the VIN it's a 352.

    And the seller can't type (says VIN is "1A68Y135706") because there is no "Y" engine code for the '61 Galaxie. Only "X" (for 352).

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    Bidding up to $22,400 with 1 day 16 hours left in the auction.

    Doubt that bidding is going to get anywhere near $44k.
     
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    Tried to go through the photos but didn't see any of underneath the car.
    It would have to be damn near perfect, no rust or completely restored.
     
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    up to 36,000 with 12 hours left.

    Maybe his original asking price wasn't so silly?
     
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    Reserve has been met at $36k.

    So the seller is actually willing to sell at $36k (or less, don't know what the reserve was), yet was asking $44k as a buy-it-now.

    I wouldn't call that silly - just greedy! :)
     
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