After a 13 year hiatus spent in a field, the seller of this ’66 Country Squire revived this great looking wagon, and is now offering it in running and driving condition. Although driveable, this wagon could still use a little work here and there according to the seller. What I like so much about this wagon is its cool appearance, 390 V8, and its factory air conditioning. What I like the most is its $2,500 or best offer price tag! Check out this wagon here on craigslist out of Reno, Nevada.
After 13 years the 390 has been awakened, and it would seem that there aren’t any major hiccups. Considering this wagon was abandoned for so long, the engine compartment doesn’t look too shabby. A solid cleaning and detailing would spruce it up, but thankfully there isn’t much to see in the way of surface rust. Also I would assume the air conditioning to be non-functional at this time, but it is really a bonus that this wagon is factory equipped.
The bench, steering wheel, and dash have been covered, and new custom red carpeting has been added to the interior. Despite all the covering, this interior looks reasonable with no severe fading, or sun damage to be seen, but there could be damage under the carpet on the dash. The back seat area is nice enough in appearance with some minor issues to be seen. Like the engine bay, I think the interior would benefit greatly from a solid cleaning and detailing.
Either the sun has taken its toll on the wood applique, or someone has painted over the wood applique in this wagon’s past. The applique trim looks to be all accounted for, as well as the chrome trim. There are a few minor dents on this wagon one being on the passenger rear corner below the taillight, and another on the passenger side front fender. The front bumper has been bumped, and there is some evidence of rust in this wagon, but it does appear to be surface rust based. Making a great basis for a wagon project, this Country Squire is a reasonable condition wagon with a nice buy in price. Would you take on this Country Squire wagon?
I love these Galaxies…had a few of them over the years…those 390’s can take a beating…btw, that is dealer installed A/C…factory units had vents in the dash by 1965….
Here’s the ad archive with all the images and description http://www.craigslistadsaver.com/view.php?name=1966FordCountrySquire
“Great looking wagon”? The body on it is beat to death. There is not a straight piece of sheet metal on it. Looks like a “natural rat rod” to me.
100 dollar car once – no more – look better after a scrub
that red carpet looks poorly fit and probably just thrown in there over the ratty OEM carpet. But still, not horrible for the age.
I like it. I would drive it like it is.
The most I’d pay is a grand. Keep the 390 the C6 and the A.C. The rest can become part of a new car some day.
Looks a little odd, though. Country Squires normally had the LTD grille. This has a Galaxie/Custom grille. Country Squires would also normally have full wheel covers rather than the plainer hub caps.
Check the frame over the back axle, and the tailgate. If those are rust free, it might be worth the ask. Love your optimism about the interior, Brian. I’ve been fooling with ’66 Galaxies over 35 years, in that time I’ve found two decent dash pads. I would imagine, judging by the condition of the rest of the car, the front seat and carpet are toast. Dearborn Classics (part of Ecklers now) stock a lot of parts for these. Country Squire should have die cast grille, like LTD, XL, and 7 Litre.
A diamond in the rough for sure. Wish I had the space for it. Love the mid-60s full size Fords, & the wagons even more so.
You can get upside down so quick on a wagon the needs “everything”. Wagon specific parts are hardish to find and expensive. I have learned to hold out and try to find the most complete, original vehicle that I can afford, even if it means spending more initially. Ditto on the frame issues on these.
Offer a grand, then go to Menards with your savings and buy some wood paneling and sheet metal screws.
Nah, they wouldn’t have put the carpet on the dash if there were damage to it…
I am amazed! Where I come from, nothing of this vintage has survived. Rust has taken nearly everything metal. Roads are coated in rock salt 5 months of the year…and lately the “wise” decision makers have taken to fill the trucks with water (to rinse the trucks out), to create a salt brine, soupy mix and they let that fly going down the roadway! Imaging putting your $30,000.00-$50,000.00 (or more), purchase behind one of these spray tankers! Yikes! Might as well go soak your F150/Silverado truck in the ocean!
So for me to see these glories of the past warms my heart tremendously. Love Barn Finds!