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
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
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’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.
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!