Unrestored 1963 Galaxie XL Convertible Teaches Life Lesson

In our forward thinking market we tend to adopt the 'newer is better' concept.  We find something old and we repaint, repair, revamp, and restore it until it's shiny and new again. We can even forget to ask ourselves, what was wrong with the original in the first place?  On a recent trip to the Oregon Coast we stayed at Oceanview Suites in Brookings www.oceanviewdrivesuites.com

The owner Ken, gave us a tour of his 1963 Galaxie XL and we couldn't help but consider, is newer really better?  Or is this reasoning fallacious because the novelty or newness of something does not automatically make it better than something older? 

Nostalgia for the 1963 Galaxie of his youth drove Ken to search for the exact unrestored car.  His search ended in Seattle, Washington where he was able to make a cash offer on an expired ebay listing.

















He proudly points out that the car is completely original and unrestored.  The wear in the carpet seams has been completely untouched and adds to the authentic feel of the car from his past.






According to Ken, Side spotlights and the outboard style bumper were added options Ford offered with the original purchase.










The one thing that did require replacement was the canvas top.  Like most vehicles from generations past, they just cannot stand the test of time against the natural elements.

































Rather than perfecting a thing of the past, this Galaxie's current owner has chosen to preserve the original.  When you talk to Ken about his 1963 Galaxie, you may just agree with him that the original is superior...especially when it comes to finding the exact car you drove when you were 19 years old!