This 1968 Ford Galaxie Country Sedan is hiding its light under a bushel. Its exterior shows some scars and minor rust issues, but below the surface is a classic wagon with a tidy interior and a drivetrain that has received a massive amount of recent work. The owner has chosen to part with the wagon, so he has listed it for sale here on eBay. It is located in Woburn, Massachusetts, and the auction has been set to open at $9,200 in what appears to be a No Reserve listing. However, none of the 115 people who are watching the listing have submitted a bid.
The Royal Maroon Ford is a relatively clean car, although there is no doubt that it would benefit from a cosmetic refresh. Before this is tackled, the wagon will require some rust repairs. The good news here is that none of the rust problems appear to be bad, and I believe that all could be addressed with patches. There are a few spots in the front floor, although the rear floors are said to be perfect. There is also some on the lower rear quarter panels, the dogleg on the driver’s side, and the bottom of the passenger-side back door. The body also has a few dings and dents, but all of these appear to be repairable. The trim and chrome all look pretty decent, and there are no issues with the glass. The owner does mention one intriguing thing that potential buyers might consider. He has managed to accumulate an extensive collection of parts over the years. Most of these are body and trim items, but they include a NOS replacement rear quarter panel, lights, lenses, and numerous other pieces. He has decided to get rid of these as well, so he has listed them for sale here on Facebook. It might be worth grabbing them so that there is a ready supply of parts if something nasty happens.
While the exterior of the Country Sedan shows the ravages of time, the interior looks mighty impressive. This interior appears to have been treated with care and respect because there are no signs of any rips or wear. The light-colored upholstery is in good order, while the dash and pad are perfect. There have been no aftermarket additions, and the owner proudly boasts that the original AM radio works properly. For those hoping for a wagon with the versatility of a third-row, they are out of luck with this one. It also isn’t an interior that is loaded with optional extras. There is air conditioning, but the belt has been removed. The owner states that he has never tested the system because the climate doesn’t justify it where he lives.
Okay, we’ve reached the moment in this article where we need to draw a deep breath. The Country Sedan is powered by a 390-2V V8 that should be producing 266hp. This motor is backed by a 3-speed automatic transmission, while the wagon is also equipped with power steering and power front disc brakes. The wagon is no featherweight, tipping the scales at 4,354lbs. That makes the 17.5-second ¼-mile ET seem relatively impressive. This is a classic that is in exceptional health, mainly due to the sheer volume of work that the owner performed recently. The transmission has been rebuilt and fitted with a new torque converter. The original Autolite carburetor has been rebuilt, and the wagon wears a new exhaust. It has also received all new hard brake lines, fresh NOS brake hoses, a new master cylinder, a new battery, new hoses, new belts, and a new heater core. The suspension has been rebuilt with new ball joints, new shocks, new wheel bearings on all corners, new suspension bushes, and a raft of other parts. That’s just the tip of the iceberg because there are enough parts fitted to fill a small book. The result of this work is a classic wagon that runs and drives perfectly.
When I look at this 1968 Ford Country Sedan, I see a classic wagon that needs some minor rust repairs and a cosmetic refresh. The interior is impressive, and it appears to be mechanically excellent. That makes me scratch my head because I am surprised that there have been no bids on the listing. I don’t quite understand that, but it does raise an intriguing possibility. If this is a No Reserve auction, it is possible someone might secure the vehicle with a single bid. If they did that, they could potentially have secured themselves a real bargain. Maybe this is an auction that we should be watching closely.
I had this car but it was white and had a faux woodgrain finish. I loved it. The original owner put 105k on it then sold it to me for $200 back in 1981. He had a notebook where he kept every single receipt for everything, including gas.
This is cool, just love the old wagons. Would much rather read about these over a mustang or camero but maybe I ate too many paint chips as a child.
No paint chips Tim, just sick & tired of the Mustangs like many others. My engine builder is almost ready to put my 428CJ engine on the dyno. I “WAS” looking for a 68 Fastback roller to drop it in but the prices are out of site so I’m going another route like a Coupe or crate it up for a few yo\ears.
These were the unsung heros of our youth. They were family movers, and did a stellar job. They pulled fishing boats and campers, and all the memories that went along with that. Had nothing to do with 1/4 mile stats, ( although, we tried) They were often unwashed, unloved, and most importantly, unmaintained, but still got us there. They went through all the kids, and finally, the youngest killed them in demo derbies. The old man had one a ’66, I think, but had that 2 way tailgate. As an inquisitive boy, I wondered what would happen if you pulled both handles at once. I found out, it jammed the tailgate, and the old man had to take it apart, and wasn’t too happy about it. Great find, and people laugh at me, but, I can just see it now, “New for 2025, the all new Ford 9 passenger station wagon, at your Ford/Hyundai dealer now”,,,
Owl’s Head Museum owns a 302, ’68 Country Squire, with maybe 5K on it. It’s white, with a blue interior. Look out for it, when you stop in.
Auction just ended with 0 bidders.
Auction ended with no bids!
Why were wagons called sedans?
That was just the name of the Ford all steel wagons during that period. The wood sided ones were Country Squires.
Dad bought a new 68 Ranch Wagon from Koerner Ford in Scranton PA. I was 12 and went with him to trade in our beautiful 67 Catalina. I was so pissed. In the showroom was a line green new 68 Mustang. I said buy this instead. He was never a car guy and bought that POS Wagon. 302 two barrel. What a pile of crap. We had until about 1974. It was tired and rusted along the lower rear quarters. Memories when life was so much easier.