Convertibles were still popular in the mid-1960s, and Ford offered them in all their major series. The Galaxie 500 was Ford’s equivalent of the Chevrolet Impala, and they built more than 24,000 drop-tops in 1967, with only 20% being the sportier 500XL edition. The seller’s apparent survivor is from the larger population and has a 390-cubic-inch big-block V8. It’s a driver that needs some cosmetic attention. Located in Highland, Indiana, this ragtop is available here on Facebook Marketplace for $8,200. Kudos to “Zappenduster” for this latest tip!
The big Fords got a redesign in 1965, and all of the future models in that generation (except 1968) had stacked headlights. The styling refresh of 1967 was perhaps the most attractive of the bunch (IMO), and a lot of folks agreed as Ford sold more than 425,000 Galaxies that year, still falling short of the Impala, which remained in first place.
This Galaxie drop-top could be wearing Pebble Beige paint, which was akin to silver. It could be original, but no such reference is made, and we’re told the car needs some bodywork. The interior is black and does look factory, with the carpeting and dash pad being standouts for attention. The big Ford has traveled 103,000 miles, a respectable number for a 59-year-old family car.
Under the hood resides a 390 V8 (original?) teamed with a Cruise-O-Matic automatic tranny (also original?). The brakes and exhaust have been replaced, so that adds up to at least a driver. Besides the body, the convertible top has a few slits, so you’d better plan on replacing it when you do the interior work. When restored, this big Ford should be both cool and fast (you won’t pass too many gas stations on your way to Cars & Coffee).
I like this in the silver. Investigate more on what body work is needed. The hupcaps don’t do this justice – painting the rims body color would look better if you wanted that look of the “dog dish”. Of course, some of the best looking 15″ wheel covers were available for these.
Even if it isn’t numbers matching, you really can’t go wrong with a big block convertible…
This might be a fine, (relatively) low-dollar cruiser. The grandkids would have a blast riding around in it. I too would go away from the dog dish look, most anything (even the stock wheel covers) would dress it up.
These days everyone has to be buckled in and this isn’t a very safe car to cruise with kids in .Former MCOH member , as you too.
neat ride but needs a lot of TLC.
It will never be worth much as a “collectible”, so originality of the engine and trans are immaterial. I wouldn’t even worry about the condition of the convertible top, I haven’t put the top up on my 1970 Chevelle in years. It doesn’t go anywhere if it’s going to rain. If you can get this for $5k, you’ll probably have to put $10k into it- hard to imagine getting a fun convertible that will be unique on any day in 99% of American towns for less.
Color looks to me to be faded Lime Gold, but I’d be happier with Pebble Beige.
Seat upholstery original patterns and has the right patina. The photos do not reveal where that “body work” is necessary but if disclosed it must exist. Good powertrain combo, plenty of zip even with the 2bbl. Price seems low, guess the in-person inspection will explain it.. And a resounding yes to wheel covers – nobody ordering a 390/Cruise-O-Matic Galaxie would not have splashed for them – particularly handsome that year.
My buddy had a 67 4 door Galaxy with 390
Another friend just bought a new 1980 Z28
Needless to say the Galaxy blew the doors of the Camaro
Good Times!
Not much money for a decent cruiser. Top, dash, and carpet, and you’re cruisin’. Paint might shine up a bit, but it’s a boring color. With black interior it could undergo a color change to whatever you like. Unfortunately, this is a 10-12mpg rig. 😬
Is it a 2 or 4 barrel version of the 390?
I had the ’67 XL Convertible variant that I bought when it was 16 years old in 1983. “Galaxie” was dropped from the trim lettering and only “XL” was used. Except for an unique XL trunk emblem and grill badge, the trim was identical to the LTD. XL also got the heavier multi-piece grill (LTD, XL and Country Squire) and wider, stacked striped on aluminum side trim (LTD). XL had the bucket seats and console. Convertibles used the same dash piece as the wagon and shared the conv top/back window toggle style switch location. Parts for these are still in good supply.
Since this offering is also from a northern state, you’ll want to check the frame. Common issue from the from frame box (behind the front wheels), down the side rails and frequently up into the over axle bend. When acquired, my 390 had 150K and was starting to smoke and had a rear main seal leak (common with high miles and years). Pretty straight forward for my first full engine rebuild. Lower rear quarters were gone on mine, too, but floors held up.
The interior does look original with the design panel across the seat back.
Makes a great cruiser, but at least with mine, it got 10 mpg no matter how you drove it, LOL!
Probably a rust bucket given the location. Suburban Chicago, very heavy winter salt exposure.
Great car, I had 65 that took a licking and kept on ticking. Wrecked a few times, couple of wrecking transmissions and nonfunctional odometer. God only knows how many miles. When I sold a few years, later it still ran (Not Well)
Mine is a yellow one but also right hand drive. Just fit some heavy duty coils and new shocks, Mine handles like a new car. I think this looks a very fair price for a rag top. I got the cloth type of replacement top for mine and it does make them look a lot more classy. I haven’t put the big H in a circle yet on the trunk or hood though :)
For 1967 and 68 there was an empty gap between the 289/302 and the 390. The 352 was gone after 1966 and the 351 wouldn’t appear until 1969.
Nice