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Lake County, Illinois, USA Lake County, Illinois, USA
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Lake County, Illinois, USA
TMU
Automatic
LHD
Custom
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About this 1961 Ford Galaxie Starliner

VIN: 1U53X111959

- Key facts about the make and model: - 1961 Ford Galaxie Starliner, 2nd Gen model - Said to be a $300,000 build - Described as a stunning piece that transcends brand loyalty - Details about the mechanical aspects of the car: - Powered by a Gen 3 Ford Performance 5.0L Coyote crate engine producing 460 horsepower - Features a 6-speed overdrive automatic transmission - Said to have a custom independent front suspension and a RideTech airbag suspension system - Upgraded with disc brakes at all four wheels - Details about the interior, exterior, and options of the car: - Exterior described as laser-straight with precise panel gaps, in a red finish - Features custom Mulholland wheels, a custom grille and tail panel, and smoothed door handles - Interior described as beautifully designed and expertly executed with ultra-leather upholstery - Features power windows, power seats, an electronic throttle pedal, and modern amenities - Details about the reported current state of this car: - Said to have been exceptionally well cared for - Reported to have 6,500 miles on the build - Described as a 9 out of 10 in condition - Said to be turnkey ready, with recent servicing available through the seller's service center.

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Vehicle History

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Jan 16, 2026
Offered at auction: . Sold for: $93,500
651 mi TMU · Kissimmee, Florida, USA

Specs

Details about this vehicle - curated by our market specialists.

Year
1961
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Starliner
Model Trim
-
Engine
352ci V8*
Transmission
Automatic
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Originality
Custom
Mileage
TMU
VIN
1U53X111959
Vehicle Type
Automobile
Body Style
Coupe
Doors
2 Doors
Driver Side
Left Hand Drive
Ext. Color Group
Red
Int. Color Group
Red/Burgundy
* Due to the modifications on this vehicle, engine specifications may differ from factory specifications

Market Summary

The Ford Galaxie Starliner - 2nd Gen (1960 to 1961) market.

CMB $53,404
The CLASSIC.COM Market Benchmark (CMB) represents a benchmark value for vehicles in this market based on data accumulated by CLASSIC.COM. Actual market value for a specific vehicle will depend on various elements, including the condition of the vehicle.
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The Ford Starliner was the fastback version of the flagship Galaxie line of full-size Fords in 1960 and 1961. The Starliner featured a sleek... Learn more.

There are 55 Ford Galaxie - 2nd Gen for sale across all model years (1960 to 1964) and variants, 3 are Starliner and 2 are model year 1961 . There were 30 Starliner sold in the last 5 years.

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