20 Years in a Barn: 1965 Ford Galaxie Custom

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This 1965 Galaxie spent more than 20 years of its life sitting in a pole barn. The owner removed it from the barn, breathed new life into it, and has now decided to sell it. You will find it listed for sale here on Craigslist. Located in Canton, Georgia, it is offered for sale with a clean title. The price for this old Ford has been set at $3,500.

Considering the time that it spent in a pole barn, which is not usually conducive to providing ideal storage conditions, the exterior of the Galaxie looks to be quite good. There doesn’t appear to be any major rust issues, and all of the trim seems to be present and in good condition. The paintwork is a bit dull and patchy, but it isn’t too bad all things considered.

There are a few issues with the interior of the car, but none of these could be considered major. Some of the plastic trim has deteriorated. The hood is also missing from the instrument panel, and the horn ring is missing from the wheel. There is a small tear in the passenger seat that should probably be addressed as a priority before it gets worse. The carpet looks like it has deteriorated quite badly, especially on the driver’s side, and the armrests are missing from all four doors. That all being said, the interior is quite usable as it stands.

Under the hood is a 240ci six-cylinder engine which is hooked to an automatic transmission. The engine has been treated to some TLC as part of the process of returning the car to the road. It has been treated to a new fuel pump, a tune-up, and the brakes have also undergone a complete rebuild. The car is fitted with air conditioning, but given the fact that the belt is missing, it is a fair bet that it will require some work.

This Galaxie won’t appeal to everyone, and some will be disappointed that the engine bay houses a six-cylinder engine. However, for a person who is looking at their first foray into owning a classic car, it probably represents a relatively simple, affordable and uncomplicated proposition.

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Comments

  1. al8apex

    This is NOT a Galaxie, it is a Custom. The entry level trim for the full sized Ford.

    The next step up was the Custom 500

    THEN a Galaxie, Galaxie 500, Galaxie 500 XL and the new for 65, LTD

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  2. Frank Fitzgerald

    Sorry folks, not a Galaxy but a Custom. GLWTA

    Like 5
  3. Boss351

    The best thing going for this is the price! Now at $3,250. It would be perfect candidate for a new V8 motor but I think it would be fine with this motor. If I remember correctly, these 240 ci motors were pretty reliable in the day. It’s not too far from me so this is a tempting find.

    Like 6
  4. Fred W

    Put a red bubble gum light on top, go pick up Opie from football practice at the Junior high school, then over to Miss Crump’s for dinner – right after stopping by the fillin’ station for a bottle of pop.

    Like 13
    • Geebee

      Exactly what I was thinking. The makings of a vintage cop car are right here.

      Like 1
  5. Little_Cars Alexander

    I’ve seem later full size Fords and F-100s of the period with those Ford imitation “mag” wheelcovers. Tried to find some for my 68 Galaxie convert to no avail around 1990. They look a little out of place on this car. Needs dog dish hubcaps, detail the engine bay, and enjoy the poverty feel of this taxi cab.

    Like 2
  6. David

    Too bad it’s not a 3 on tree… that six shines with that tranny. But wow factory A/C. Bonus! This car would be a lot of fun and give plenty of good to the new owner.

    Like 6
    • Little_Cars Saul

      Not factory air. By 1965 factory vents were built into the dash. Just a very common underdash unit, probably doesn’t work or the seller would have mentioned it in the ad. Vintage Air would fix you right up, though.

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      • dweezilaz

        Saul, I just had my aftermarket AC rebuilt. Circa mid 70s I think. There were still parts available for it. The evaporator was a drop in IIRC.

        I was completely surprised by that. It was old when I bought the car in 1980.

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    • PatrickM

      Absolutely. This thing is barking right up my tree!! I would rather have this one than almost anything of the recent years. The newer ones are too small to suit me. It is easier for me to get in and out of my 2003 Dodge 1500 than one of the newer sedans. This old girl would serve me quite well. Best of everything to the seller and new owner.

      Like 0
  7. Terry

    Well its the old Galaxie Custom, frankly I’d rather have an Impala Biscayne.

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    • Miguel

      Terry, to be even, that would be a Bel Air Biscayne.

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      • Tom

        To be correct Chevy had the Impala, Bel Air & the Biscayne.

        Like 2
      • Miguel

        Tom I know that. Ford had the Custom, Galaxie and then the LTD in this year.

        So if for the Ford you are going to use the lower two names, that should also be done with the Chevrolet for a direct comparison, hence the Bel Air Biscayne.

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  8. Bob C.

    First year for the 240 truck six. You know that will last forever. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again about this breed. Give the frame a good looking over, especially in front of the rear wheels.

    Like 3
  9. Miguel

    I have always liked these tail lights over the Galaxie/LTD lights.

    Like 1
    • Tom

      My earlier comment about the Chevys was in response to Terry. Sorry.

      Like 0
  10. Shawn Fox Firth

    swap a 300 6 in and hang a big turbo or a pro-charger 5 or 6 speed and disc’s all around and have fun …

    Like 0
    • Jett

      Or just fix it up cosmetically and mechanically and have some fun. I will never understand this “need” to soup everything up and make it a rocket ship.

      Like 10
      • Jeff

        ^ This

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    • Blyndgesser

      No need to swap anything but the crankshaft and connecting rods—the only parts that differ between the 240 and 300.

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  11. Jeff

    If I lived closer and was rid of my current car, I’d jump on this. Best deal I’ve seen in a while. I love base-model sedans, and I wouldn’t trade that engine for a big block. Shame about the automatic tranny, but that could be swapped out easily enough.

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  12. Kenneth Carney

    Wouldn’t be ashamed to use this as my
    daily driver….not one bit! The 240 engine
    is smooth and very reliable, and intetior
    has enough room for six people without
    having to stuff someone into the hatch
    bavk. Just hand buff the paint, apply a
    coat of decent wax, and enjoy this car
    as is. I knew a young couple who drove
    one on a paper route 25 years ago. Since
    then, I’ve always wanted one after seeing
    his car every day. Tried to buy it but we
    didn’t have the cash then to make it all
    happen. Great car! Sure do want it!!

    Like 2
  13. JLiu

    That car is a Frankenstein mishmash of models. No 1965 Custom had any chrome around the upper doors, nor on the rockers nor on the lower rear quarters, nor around the wheel openings, and not across the trunk lid. The body side moldings were also not standard but could have been optioned. Even the Custom 500 had no chrome either. The interior seat upholstery is incorrect and not original.
    This looks like someone wanted the Galaxie 500 look and cannibalized an old Galaxie? This car makes no sense and needs investigation but it is cheap.

    Like 2
  14. J Liu

    Here is a picture of a true Ford “Custom”…no chrome and no Ford crest on the C pillar. Just a handsome plain jane Ford.
    It is surely a puzzle as to how this car exhibits a Custom interior (door panels and rear seat) and Custom badging with almost a Galaxie 500 exterior. Surely unique.
    Change the tail lights and front fender badging and Voila..instant Galaxie 500.
    It is a cool car, regardless and a survivor. Someone save this car.

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  15. TouringFordor

    It has no horn ring because the plastic clips that held them on always break, and/or the ring itself would break off. I had a ’65 Country Sedan with a broken horn ring, and when I went out to find another, all of the ones in the salvage yard were also broken.

    Like 1

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