If there was ever a box-checker, this is it, at least for lovers of 1960s Fords. Stacked headlights aren’t for everyone, but I’m a huge fan of the third-generation Galaxie series, and when it’s a convertible; even better. How about adding a 428 V8? Yes, please. The original owner of this 1967 Ford XL Convertible went one better than all of that, they checked the box for a four-speed manual!
What a car, good grief. I prefer the earlier third-gen grille that wasn’t slanted quite as much, but this design is so beautiful that it looks long, low, mean, and like it’s going 100 mph standing still; despite two flat rear tires… The third-generation Galaxies were made from 1964 for the 1965 model year until the end of 1968 and a wide range of body styles, trim levels, and power trains were available. The Ford XL was a separate make by 1967 but still part of the Galaxie family. This one has been repainted and it needs a new top, along with other maintenance items due to not being used regularly.
Another amazing thing about this car is that it cost – are you sitting down? – only $4,000 brand new in 1967! That’s the equivalent of only $37,700 today, barely into the mid-range car territory now, and certainly not the convertible-with-monster-engine territory. This car was bought new by the seller’s grandfather and it’s been sitting for the last year.
They say that it hasn’t been started in a year or so, and will need some work to get it back to daily driver status, but man, what a car. There’s that long and lean four-speed shifter, and the rest of the interior looks pretty good, other than a missing driver’s side armrest and maybe a few other things that the next owner will have fun tinkering with between holding off crowds of onlookers at any car show.
There it is in all its glory, Ford’s 428-cu.in. OHV V8, which would have been factory-rated at 345 horsepower and 462 lb-ft of torque when new. Yes, this one will do a Jay Leno-like burnout once it’s back in perfect operating condition again. The seller has this once-in-a-lifetime car listed here on eBay in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, there is one bid of $15,000, but the reserve isn’t met. Hagerty is at $31,500 for a #3 good-condition car, how much is this one worth?
Wow !!!
This one has the prestigious “Leinie Collection” written all over it!
LOL! You are so right Scotty !!!
🎶 🎸 🗣🎙 “Cruising down the road in my V8 Ford, I’ve got the shine on my boots, I got my sideburns lowered. With my New York brim and gold tooth display, nobody gives me trouble cuz they know I Got It Made..I’m bad..I’m Nationwide”
Wow it is !!
My 1st car in 1977 was a 1967 Ford Custom, retired police interceptor, with 428 and C6 automatic, PS, PB, spotlight on A pillar. My most favorite car – dearly missed.
Gobs of room, monster trunk, reliable and ran great.
Kept registration slip and metal 428 fender emblem to this day.
These are great cars and if you want to get a huge return in terms of enjoyment and pride, take on this high end/ XL, big block 4 speed.
This is the BigFoot of capable, durable, big-mill ’60s sedans.
Look at that paddle jutting out of that canoe of a console !
Do your research, get it Home and make this the best father & son project ever.
Yes, it’s pretty obvious, Gramps was one cool dude and can sure understand why he didn’t “want to go” without one last grab of this awesome 67. He’s still holding onto that left side door arm rest, keep that one last memory alive gramps. The 67’s (IMO) were the best styled of the 65-68 generation of full size Fords, this one deserves a good keeper. Would look great next to my ’47 I bought when in high school (still in my garage). Compare the “subtle” differences 20 years made on two nice Ford ragtops.
should have mentioned, bought the 47 in July, 1960. Was considered just an old Ford at the time.
I’ll agree with the tone of the other posters. This is a cool Galaxie. I’m not sure which of this generation of big Fords I like best, I think they all look good. Here’s an situation where a Marti Report would be quite useful; there can’t be very many 67 convertibles with a 428 and 4-speed. Check out that l-o-n-g shifter. I hope it finds a good home where it will be improved and enjoyed.
Trade in was a 65 XL convertible. Wonder how that was optioned? Seems like a cool granddad. GLWTS
Everybody is talking like some old man bought this new in 1967. He was probably somewhere around 30 years old.
The guy who bought this Galaxie in 67 obviously loved cars and checked all options except AC. The Hagerty report at $30k sounds right. Who doesn’t love a 428 and a 4 speed manual?
Wait, who doesn’t love stacked headlights?!?
I remember my dad having one of these in gold. It was a convertible with a power top. I also remember the glass back window shattering at least
2 times, ( don’t know why ).
Nice ride tho’
If you lower the top without unzipping the window, the glass breaks. Saw it in a ’67 Mustang.
WOW & WOW! Who wouldn’t want this, if only.
Amazing survivor. Such a good looking car. The take rate of this car would be a fraction of what it was before the performance intermediates entered the scene. Looking at that shifter recalls all the transmission testing I got to do in trucks and IROCs. Up and down hills and straightaways for eight hours. Good assignment for the midnight shift.
Nice big old drop top with some ponies under the hood with a 4spd to boot! Very interesting cool old yacht! Not a ford guy but like this one . Gonna watch this one just to see what it brings. Great to see these unicorns pop up ! Peace!
IMO the 66-67 Fords are the best looking even though the rest of the ’60s Fords don’t look bad either. I would snatch this baby in a heartbeat!
The original owner knew exactly what he wanted when he ordered this car. A sports car that could seat four and what beautiful sports car it is. This is one special Ford and I’d love to be the owner of this baby. This is why I love convertibles .
Auction update: this one made it to $22,350 and didn’t meet the seller’s reserve.
This 67 Ford XL drop top with a 428 and manual trans is a dream car for many car guys. Listing ended at $22,350, reserve not met. I’m sure his reserve price is at least $25k, if not North of there.