Most automobile collections focus on a specific brand or model. In the case of the seller’s lot, it’s not only a single manufacturer, but all the cars in the group are from the same model year. In this case, seven 1968 full-size Fords that comprise the Galaxie, Galaxie XL, and LTD nameplates. Two and four-door selections. The catch is that they all must be sold as a group, meaning the buyer will have to share the seller’s affinity for 1968 Fords. Located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, this package deal is available here on Facebook Marketplace and the price will have to be debated with the seller. Another tip brought to us by NW Iowa Kevin!
The big Fords were redesigned in 1965, so the 1968 editions followed the same theme, except the cars went back to horizontal rather than stacked headlights. For the three years prior, they had been stacked. The taillights were similar but different. The Custom was still the bargain basement full-size Ford, followed by the Galaxie, Galaxie XL, and luxurious LTD, which debuted in 1965.
We assume, from the dust all over the seller’s cars, that an estate sale is involved. Some poor heir peeked into the basement or garage and found not one, but seven of somewhat the same car. We’re told that two of them are Galaxies with formal rooftops (not fastbacks). Plus, a pair of sportier Galaxie XL models. And finally, three 4-door LTDs, which the seller describes as rat rods (but why?). Besides the dirty cars, which may not run, we’re told a marketable collection of parts is built into the deal.
The condition of the vehicles is described as “good,” and if you like only one of them, too bad. You must take the entire lot (which makes these cars harder to sell than if you tried to unload each one separately). We’re also told they are all original survivors with good interiors, although no photos of those are provided. 302 cubic inch V8s are in some and 390s in others. If you’re a fan of 1968 Fords, this is your lucky day. But if you’re just mildly interested, not so much.
I really doubt anyone would want to buy all those together,
except maybe a dealer or flipper.
The ’68’s have really grown on me.
Did the seller list a price, Facebook doesn’t open on my phone.
Steve R
No. Only they want to deal with one financially secure buyer.
The Facebook ad seems to mention $1234 per item, or am I reading it wrong?
“$1234” is just a place holder- doesn’t mean anything.
VPN cuts you out of the ad..once turned off the ad shows $1234..hmmm. for all the cars AND parts..double hmmmm….in Sioux Falls, S.D.
My favorite year for the big Fords. If I only had the space……
Maybe the rats have already got to them hence them using the phrase rat rods!
So the seller narrowed down their potential buyers to someone with 70k burning a hole in their pocket… Not to smart in my book…
If the seller want $70,000 for 7 1968 full size Fords he didn’t narrow down the number of potential buyers, they eliminate any hope of finding a potential buyer.
Unless the seller gets a reality check, these will be for sale for years. Bulk lots, especially in remote locations, unless it is an item in high demand does not hold a lot of value.
Steve R
hey now remote location we are getting bigger lol
In all my years playing around with old cars, the ’68 Ford full-sized cars never seemed to have much of a following, except for this one guy. While the presentation leaves a lot to be desired, I did my best to look up the values on Hagerty’s site.
I would guess that these cars with unknown interiors and unknown running condition and (especially) unknown frame condition would be worth maybe $5000 each.
Clean them up, take good photos, get them running, then maybe $7500 apiece. But even at 5K each (1/2 price), where are you going to find a buyer willing to spend 35K for 7 cars all the way up in South Dakota? The seller will regret posting them on FB I am sure.
I agree at least clean them up and get them running.
I’ve owned my 1968 Mustang convertible for 38 years. Long ago, I thought it would be cool to assemble a collection of 1968 Fords in the same Gulfstream Aqua as my Mustang and display them in a glass-walled showroom with vintage mid-century modern furniture and fixtures. I’m glad I never pursued the idea, because it’s more appropriate for a museum than a personal collection. I think the seller is about to learn a similar lesson.
It is cool. Here’s your fantasy. And if you have a connection with someone with a car carrier….
Another Gulfstream Aqua owner here … ’69 Torino.
We had these 68’s everywhere when I graduated HS in 1977.
First car was ’67 Custom, PI and best pal Steve had a ’68, another police int and both had the 428. Have a pic of it on hand with him before he joined the Marines.
Still like them, nice & big!
The XL’s are interesting to me. But storing 7 cars out of the elements would be a reach for most.
Being the BFs “Sappy Sam”, it’s another lifetime cleanout sale. I think it WAS really cool, this person loved ’68 Fords, and for good reason. They were great cars, just the best. They had a slew of govt. mandated safety gizmos, combined with years of reliable mechanicals, just the best. I bet there’s no 4 speeds in this bunch. I knew a guy right after HS( ’73) whose dad worked for Ford in some capacity, and had a ’68 XL fastback with a 390/4 speed. He claimed one of only a handful mad, that one specially for his dad. I never saw another. I hate to break it to the seller, ( who drives all day, oh, boo-hoo), interest has fizzled on these “collections”. I could see maybe getting them more presentable, but clear they just want out of it. Sound familiar?
Interesting find! I grew up a Bow Tie guy but will admit the 1968 Ford LTD Brougham 4dr HT was probably one of the best cars I ever owned. Bought it 5 years old. The 390 2 barrel liked gas but that was a lot of car to move and it was quiet on the road, which Ford promoted! Drove it for 13 years and passed it on to a nephew.
A great series of lessons on how not to sell a car/ or get the least money possible.
Lot of people don’t like the stacked headlamps. Well, here you go.
Maybe there’s a multiple unit discount in offering? Though I can’t imagine a buyer out there for the whole lot.
I’d want one of the ‘formal roof’, 2dr Galaxies. Hoping for a 390 4spd … good luck with that they said.
PK
If they decided to piece them out. I would consider the 68 gold xl as a project car. Good luck in selling all to one person.
neat find but sounds like they are looking for a huge number like maybe 50k +? you could start your own FBI squad with all these. to buy this many you would have live and sleep galaxies.
Quinn Martin Efram Zimbalist Jr,
your cars are ready. Seems to me that no one is talking about the 800 pound gorilla 🦍 in the room when it comes to these cars when it comes to frame rot.
Once the frame section that holds the Panhard rod goes, your
best bet then would be to scrap the car– no matter how nice the rest of the car might be. That’s why you don’t see too many of these big Ford and Mercury products at your local car show.
And that’s a real shame too. These cars were well styled and very competitive in the market place against GM and Chrysler.
And seeing them on The FBI and
The Fugitive didn’t hurt much either. In which case, it was show on Sunday, sell on Monday.
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This is a ’60s big ford wet dream.
I was 12 years old in 1968. Dad had a beautiful aqua 67 Pontiac Catalina, but needed a wagon. I suggested a new 68 Bonneville wagon with a 428 and 4 speed. He just looked at me. Next day, we drove the Cat to a Ford dealer in Scranton, Pa. He traded that beautiful Pontiac for a 302 powered no ac, POS Ranch Wagon, hardly any options, he was very frugal. By 1973, the bottoms of the quarters rotted away. The engine leaked oil horribly and it was just a pile of crap. I like 68 Fords with hideaway lights, that’s it. Memories of that white wagon make me puke.
Loved your story, George, dads rarely did what the kids wanted, almost in defiance, “if the kid said so, it must be wrong”. We always envied kids whose dads had “cool” cars.
My family & friends had an affinity for 68 Fords. We had a Country Squire that we drove until it rusted away, My sister’s bestie had a 68 XL that I loved, and my first car was a 68 Fairlane, which I drove as it was rusting away. If I had a big barn, I would consider these for the right price. Great cars and super easy to work on.
I have fond memories of my ’68 Galaxie 500 390 2bbl. Looked like this
I had a 1968 LTD 2 door with 390 in college. It did like gasoline but so did most other cars at the time. Great car on the road and was very reliable until my soon to be wife totaled the vehicle.