For those seeking an automobile that unmistakably offers a one-year-only body style, the 1959 Ford Galaxie is a promising contender, as the car received an entirely different exterior for its second year of production. Introduced as a ’59 model, the Galaxie took over as the highest trim level for the Fairlane, a rank previously occupied by the Fairlane 500. This 1959 Ford Galaxie hardtop here on Facebook Marketplace is said to need some carburetor tuning, but it appears to be a pretty nice example overall. This one’s located in Uniontown, Ohio, with the asking price of $6,900 sounding like a reasonable starting point. Great find, JDC, and thanks for sending in the tip here!
The seller mentions that he’s posting this vehicle for a friend who’s currently overseas on active military duty, but will be back in June for a few weeks and would like to sell the Galaxie during that time. Ford offered a wide selection of color options for the Galaxie in its first year, with two of the more unusual hues being Geranium and Fawn Tan. This one seems to be the latter, as I thought Geranium was perhaps just a bit brighter, but it would be appreciated if one of our Ford aficionado readers could confirm this. The exterior appears to be in decent shape overall, with the seller reporting some body filler present on the exterior.
Several different engines were available under the hood here in 1959, with this one featuring a middle-of-the-road 292-cubic-inch V8, known as one of the Ford Y-blocks because its shape resembles the next-to-last letter of our alphabet. It’s not confirmed whether this Galaxie still has the original powerplant, but the seller reports that it was operating well at the time of his acquisition in 2023, aside from needing a fresh carburetor. A new Holley unit was later purchased and installed, but the owner didn’t have time to get it adjusted for maximum performance before heading off for Air Force duty. However, he believes that some carb tinkering is all that’s needed for the engine to operate properly again.
There’s no word on how much work has been done on the interior or whether it’s still mostly original, but most of the components in here appear to be in good condition, and the tri-color combo works well in this environment. More good news is that the seller isn’t aware of any rust on the floor or frame, so hopefully the underside won’t require any attention. This one seems nearly ready for the next owner to enjoy, and would probably make a fun weekend cruiser. What are your thoughts on this 1959 Ford Galaxie?
Nice car but I’ve never seen a hard top with a B pillar.