Bruno Gilbert
1964 Galaxie 500/XL Convertible
VIN 4E69X105305, BODY 76B, COLOR A, TRIM 85, DATE 12J, DSO 13, AXLE 1, TRANS 4
Bruno says: I purchased this car in Ohio in 1999, and since it ran very poorly, I rebuilt it completely because I wanted a dependable vehicle for Dairy Queen runs, etc. I also repainted it so the body would be preserved and we discovered the vehicle had never had a rust problem. The reason I chose to buy this vehicle to own is because it reminds my wife and me of the car that I had when we met. Here are 2 pictures of that car (left click on the thumbnails below to view the full pictures):
Everything on the car that we presently own is in operating condition. This car is now for sale, and I am asking $26,500. If you are interested in purchasing this automobile, please contact Bruno Gilbert via phone at 248-437-2619, or via e-mail at brunogilbert@comcast.net.
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Let's see what the VIN and production data tell us...
The VIN of 4E69X105305 decodes as follows:
4 = model year: 1964
E = build plant: Mahwah Assembly Plant in Mahwah, New Jersey
69 = Body Serial Code: Galaxie 500/XL convertible, bucket seats (15,169 produced during the 1964 model year)
X = engine: Thunderbird 352 V-8, 352-4V, 250 hp @ 4400 rpm, 352 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm, 9.3:1 compression ratio
105305 = Consecutive Unit Number (CUN): 5,305th Ford car scheduled to be built at the Mahwah Assembly Plant during the 1964 model year (Job 1 was CUN 100001)
The production data decode as follows:
BODY 76B = Body Style Code: Galaxie 500/XL convertible, bucket seats (15,169 produced during the 1964 model year)
COLOR A = exterior paint color: Raven Black (black)
TRIM 85 = interior trim color, material and front seat style: red pleated vinyl cushion inserts and red vinyl cushions and bolsters, bucket seats
DATE 12J = scheduled build date: Thursday, September 12, 1963
DSO 13 = District Sales Office: car was ordered through the New York, New York District Sales Office
AXLE 1 = rear axle ratio and type: 3.00:1 non-locking
TRANS 4 = transmission type and shift location: Cruise-O-Matic 3-speed automatic, console shift
Left click on the thumbnails below to read what the Buyer's Digest Of New Car Facts For 1964 had to say about the 1964 Galaxie 500/XL Convertible:
