Ford saw a slight uptick in sales of its full-size cars in 1968. Perhaps that was due to smooth styling that dropped the stacked headlights after three years. The platform was the same as before, and the engine lineup was similar, with the 302 cubic inch V8 replacing the 289. But Ford continued to find itself in second place in sales behind Chevrolet, which included nearly 12,000 Galaxie 500 convertibles. We’re told this car is original and has been garage-kept for 20 years. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, this Ford is said not to have a speck of rust and is available here on Facebook Marketplace for $18,000.
The lack of details about this Ford suggests it’s part of an estate sale (just a guess). And we’re not told if it runs or how well. If it does run, why not back it out into the daylight for better photos? Not one of the pics provided is in good lighting or shows the entire vehicle. The automobile looks to be in top-notch condition, with medium green paint, a black convertible top, and a matching interior with white accents.
We’re told the paint, interior, and engine are original. But what V8 is it, a small block perhaps? And we’re guessing an automatic transmission is along for the ride. There is no indication of the mileage on this Ford, which we assume is low considering how well it seems to have held up over 58 years. Too many of the sellers out there think cars are going to sell themselves, so they don’t bother with the story. I’d like to know this one’s. And I bet “Pnuts”, the source of the tip, would too.
It is a 302 as they did not have 351 yet.
They most certainly came with a 351 also. I have a 68 galaxy 500 xl convertible in my garage that came with a 428q engine.
you’d think the seller would have enough sense to have some pictures that shows the complete car – not a series of photo’s 2′-3′ from the car….
Incredibly unrevealing photos. Good luck.
Looks like it may have had a carburetor fire based on the fried paint on top and bottom of air cleaner.
Yep. Doesn’t take much to do that. Just a little spit back on start up.
fire at the air cleaner for sure. another 1 with poor info and pics. at least it’s a convert.
Nice car if you like green. Realistically priced. This posting illustrates well that everyone shouldn’t list their own vehicle for sale- at least not without some assistance.
Always a good idea to spell the name of the vehicle you’re selling correctly.
Back the car out of the garage to take pictures, if at all possible.
Share the engine specs- inquiring minds want to know. GLWTS
18 grand for a lot of assumptions? No thanks!
Looking at the engine, the air cleaner looks like it experienced a carb fire? The paint just looks discolored or burnt. The rest of the car looks promising. What a unique model to find as a convertible.
Yes, this person or person’s definitely used a bunch of starting fluid at one time or another in this cars life.
The seller does need help selling his car WTF!
Looks like its had a carb catch fire.
My Dad bought a new 1967 Ford Custom; light blue, in color. My Dad bragged that the car had Galaxy Trim PKG. Unfortunately, that car met it’s demise, in a collision on I-75 near Detroit MI, in 1971.
Both front and back bench seats are black vinyl, but door panels and side panels are white. Pretty sure one couldn’t order it that way back in 1968.
Appears to have been a fire under the hood, at least a small one.
The photos give a tantalizing look, seems solid.
Located in Cincinnati, OH.
I had a similar one, but with a Sportback and a 390.
Also, the seller doesn’t know how the spell the name of the car correctly