1961 Ford Galaxie Gateway Classic Cars of Atlanta, 1133

To purchase this car or for more information: To view 3000+ classic or exotics, For Sale: To sell your classic or exotic 6788944833 or visit: Gateway Classic Cars of Atlanta is offering this 1961 Ford Galaxie 4door sedan. BACKGROUND: The Ford Galaxie is a fullsized car that was built in the United States of America by Ford for model years 1959 through to 1974. The name was used for the top models in Ford s fullsize range from 1958 until 1961, in a marketing attempt to appeal to the excitement surrounding the Space Race. For 1962, all fullsize Fords wore the Galaxie badge, with 500 and 500, XL denoting the higher series. Ford stated in its sales literature that XL stood for Xtra In 1962 the new topline Galaxie 500 (twodoor sedan and hardtop, fourdoor sedan and hardtop, and Sunliner convertible) models offered plusher interiors, more chrome trim out