While the photos aren’t the greatest in the world, the owner’s description of this 1964 Country Sedan paints a picture of an honest survivor that could either be restored or it could be used as it is. It is by no means perfect, but it does represent a blank canvas for its next owner. If you have a soft spot for the Ford Country Sedan, this one is located in Abilene, Texas, and is listed for sale here on Craigslist.

Yes, the old Ford is rough, with plenty of dings, marks, and surface corrosion. The underside of the car is a bit of a mystery, and I’d really want to have a look around under the car. The owner has been in possession of the car for seven years, and he did patch a hole in the floor with a license plate some years ago before fitting new carpet. I’d want to have a good look at that. Rust in the body looks to be limited to a few small spots in the lower extremities of the body such as the lower quarters, but the car generally seems solid. The glass is all good, except for a crack in the windshield on the passenger side.

While the interior can be used as it is, it generally looks quite tatty, except for that relatively new carpet. There is no headliner, and blankets have been thrown over the seats, as the original covers need replacing. The owner describes the interior condition as rough, and that seems a fair assessment. The valve for the heater is jammed closed, so there is no heat, but a bright spot is that the air conditioning works perfectly.

I’ve always had a soft spot for Ford’s 289ci V8, and that is what is fitted to this Galaxie. The original engine is backed by a Cruise-O-Matic transmission, which recently underwent a professional rebuild. The engine is said to run well, but it has recently developed a minor exhaust leak which becomes quieter once the car is warm. While I can’t be 100% sure, I think that the car is fitted with power steering, and the car is also fitted with good tires.

This Galaxie Country Sedan is rough, but it is also a blank canvas. It needs some work, there’s no arguing that. However, the new owner has the opportunity to transform it into whatever they want. For a person with a young family, this is a project car that the whole family can use and appreciate when it’s complete. If that repair to the floor is actually solid, then this is a project that could be done in stages, and the vast majority of the work could be performed by the owner. The current owner has set the price for the Galaxie at $6,200. Do we have any takers?