Ford sold a bundle of Galaxie 500s and LTDs in the 1960s and 1970s. And you’ll still see one pop up from time to time. But lesser seen then and now was the Custom, Ford’s budget full-size car. It was along the lines of the Chevrolet Biscayne, devoid of many creature comforts and usually put to use in fleet purchases. This 1970 Custom was one of 1,536 built in Canada with a truck six-cylinder engine, yet it was never put into service as a taxi as was intended. We’re not exactly sure where it is today, but it’s not for sale here on Facebook. Mitchell G. keeps finding nifty tips like this for us!

The Custom and Custom 500 were in production for about 30 years. They were intended for buyers who needed some basic transportation and didn’t mind a lack of frills, such as rubber floor coverings instead of carpeting. The Custom was popular for police and taxi use. Both applications needed longevity as a selling point, so the Taxi Package (for example) came with heavy-duty brakes, suspension, and cooling, along with interior components that were more about lasting a long time rather than being plush.

According to the owner, the car has a Marti Report indicating it’s one of only 1,500 or so built with the Taxi Package. For reasons unknown, the car was never pressed into service even though Checker Cab decals adorn the white paint. The vehicle has only traveled 12,000 miles, so it was never intended to be driven much over the past 56 years.

This Ford has a 240 cubic inch inline-6, which U.S. Ford owners usually see in pickup trucks. While it has an automatic transmission, the steering does not have power assistance. The light usage of the vehicle is supported by the fact that the rear seat belts still have the factory plastic protectors on them. And we’re told the Ford runs well, and it probably only gets out occasionally for Cars & Coffee shows and the like. Clearly, this is something you’re not likely to see every day.