- Seller: Earl S (Contact)
- Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Mileage: 93,471 Shown
- Chassis #: 6B69Y180705
- Title Status: Clean
- Engine: 390 cui V8
- Transmission: C6 Automatic
Plenty of classics come with a thick folder of previous-owner stories, but this 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 XL convertible has only one owner to account for. The seller says he bought it new, has kept it garaged, and has driven it a total of 93,471 miles. A lengthy body-off restoration was completed in 2003, and the Galaxie has covered just 5,865 miles since that work began. Located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, this Ford is offered with a clean title and an asking price of $25,000.
The VIN, 6B69Y180705, identifies this as a 1966 Galaxie 500 XL Convertible built at Ford’s Oakville plant with a Y-code 390-cubic-inch V8. The 500 XL was the sporting member of Ford’s full-size family, combining generous dimensions with bucket seats, a center console, and a floor-mounted shifter. This one retains what the seller describes as its original engine and C6 automatic transmission. He says the 390 was overhauled as part of the restoration.
That restoration has an unusually long history of its own. Work started in 1994, when the odometer showed 87,606 miles. It passed through three shops and was finally completed in 2003. The seller says the light-blue paint matches the car’s original color, while a new white top and matching boot were installed during the project. The finish still presents attractively, and the chrome, trim, glass, and full wheel covers give this big convertible an appropriately formal appearance.
The seller calls the car nearly perfect but has also supplied close-up photos of three imperfections. They include a small edge blemish, cracking or checking in the finish, and an irregular area around the trunk opening. The top and paint are now more than two decades old despite their limited mileage, so an in-person inspection makes sense. Five new tires have reportedly been fitted, although buyers should confirm their manufacture dates.
One important part of the history deserves direct mention. The Galaxie was involved in an accident around 1970, after which its original frame was straightened. When the body was later removed for restoration, the seller replaced the original frame with what they describe as an excellent substitute. The extensive photo set includes views from the restoration as well as current underside images. Those photos show a coated frame and floors, dual exhaust, and generally tidy running gear, but buyers will want to review the frame swap and accompanying paperwork for themselves.
Several sensible updates should make this nearly 18-foot Ford easier to enjoy in modern traffic. The braking system now uses front discs, larger rear drums, and a dual-reservoir master cylinder. Dual exhaust has also been added. These changes are visible in the supplied underside and engine-bay photos, and they suit the seller’s description of the car as a dependable driver rather than a concours show car.
Inside, blue vinyl bucket seats flank the woodgrain-trimmed console, and the broad dashboard is dominated by Ford’s horizontal speedometer. The restoration included replacement carpeting and factory-style door panels. The seller retained the original door panels, which are included with the sale. The cabin appears clean and well preserved in the photos, though there is no air conditioning, a point worth remembering if the next owner plans long summer trips.
The engine compartment is neatly presented in Ford blue, and the trunk contains a full-size spare. Restoration-era pictures show the drivetrain out of the car and provide useful context for the work performed. Receipts and engine-identification photos would strengthen the seller’s claim that the rebuilt 390 is original to the car, but the documentation already supplied is more extensive than buyers often receive with an older restoration.
One-owner cars have an appeal that even the best restoration cannot recreate. This Galaxie also offers big-block power, open-air cruising, and practical safety upgrades. It’s the kind of classic car most of us dream of owning: it’s documented, well-sorted, and ready to drive. Would you preserve this 500 XL as a show-and-shine favorite, or put that rebuilt 390 back to work on a long summer road trip?
Looks like the seller is being as transparent as you can be. It’s not my kind of car, but if it was I believe he’s got a fair asking price.
1966 sure was a tough year to decide on what your hard earned money would buy in the car industry. This is absolutely beautiful. I’m sure that restoration was not cheap, and from what I can see in the many photos provided looks like it was done to a very high standard. Just like John said above me, this is the kind of owner you’d want to buy a classic car from. I hope it finds a great new home and is enjoyed for many years to come. This is a very nice write up too Josh, I enjoyed it. And learning some of the history of this Galaxy as well.
Looks like the one Roy Thinnes drove on the ABC TV show called
The Invaders. Seems like this guy has got his act together when it comes to selling this very
fine Ford. Dave said it best when he said you had a lot of choices as to what kind of car your money would buy in ’66. And growing up back then, I’d say he was right! And it seemed that the
industry offered something for everyone back then. I’m afraid you folks out there in the BF unverse will have to forgive me as I would wanna take a friend with me, fly in, and drive this prize
home to Melbourne. And once there, my family and I would enjoy top down motoring at its
finest. Best part is, that you don’t
have to worry about the frame rot
that usually kills these cars. So yeah, $25K is a fair price for all you’ll get with this one. Only thing other than how to get the money for this car would be the
import tariffs and taxes to drive it
home!
Sharp car. Sixty year ownership, that’s amazing. Would be a very fun cruiser.
And this is how ya present & sell a car. I give ya exhibit A! Nicely done. I had a 289 & my brother had a 390 w/factory air. Both frames broke, so I agree with Ken on that one.
Should I assume it’s a 2 barrel, since engine code is Y?
Also, I believe dual reservoir brakes were required from ’66 on.
Beautiful car though. 65 & 66 were by favorite galaxies, followed by 59 and 60.
Yeah galaxies have always been on of my favorites. Used to ride our bikes to the showroom and sit in them, along with mustangs and fairlanes. Always figured the salesmen thought I would go home and beg dad to get one!
And the choices back then? Just look at the paint options and interior color choices you had, for any car. Not to mention new sheet metal every year!
The federal requirement for dual circuit brakes took effect in 1967. Prior to that Cadillac and Rambler made dual circuit brakes standard in 1962. I think Studebaker also offered the feature starting in 1963.
Thanks. I was close!!
Yes it is a 2 barrel
Dual reservoir brakes were mandated in 1967 forward. My ’66 Fairlane GTA was converted from single chamber to a dual chamber master cylinder for safety reasons many years ago.
Something off about the odometer. Couple of the numbers aren’t aligned properly..
It is just the 1/10 mile barrel half way from 6 to 7 … The odometer has never been tampered with. Assuring you of this … It is my brother’s car I am selling for him. YT–Earl S
A 1966 vehicle with 100k miles a restoration amd that’s what you point out? Hahhaha stop.
That is the actual mileage … No guff…
Forgot to mention…My brother bought the car new & still owns it…He has always had a company car so this was his special “Sunday go to meeting” kind of car…
Its a 66 car. Most odometers do not line up.
Numbers are rarely aligned on analog odometers. I have 30+ cars that have analog odometers. Very rare to have them all aligned.
Numbers are rarely aligned on analog odometers. I have 30+ cars that have analog odometers. Very rare to have them all aligned.
This is very common, smack the dash a bit, and they will fall into alignment. This is quite often a misconception for something nefarious, when it is not. There is a lot of play in the mechanics of the odometer.
You couldn’t restore one for that price. Good updates make it a great driver.
25 k ! And ready to drive,Way less than some of the cars on here apart,rusted,don’t run ,buried in a barn or 4 flat tires.
US Dollars $25,000.00 And yes..It is a completely reliable driver.
I like the crisp lines of ’66 Ford. Decals on the dash imply that this one traveled places. Power top and windows invite fresh air enjoyment.
If that was Cdn $ I might be on my way from Edmonton… 25k US works out around 35k Cdn. Beautiful though.
Appraisal from Oct 2025 Values it higher than asking price in US$..It is my brother’s car I am selling and have the appraisal on my desk..
Beautiful color and a beautiful car. What Detroit used to be.
It is a 1966 Ford color Medium Turquoise Metallic matched to perfection..
good looking gal here. the price is in line with what’s being offered. buckets, console and a drop top and a 390. the only thing better would be if it were a 7 litere.
I don’t think this car is going to appreciate because it was not that popular when new, but it’s priced fairly because it’s condition is excellent. My 1970 Chevelle has factory front disks- not as good as modern cars but still good enough for regular use. IMO, you won’t find anything like it at this price. I’ll bet this car will be relatively trouble free. My Chevelle has been reliable for decades. These cars are not complicated. Get a knife switch to isolate the battery. No need to keep power on an old wire harness.
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Now this is how you sell a car and a beautiful one at that. I would take this over an Impala SS from the same year any day of the week and definitely that $18K ‘60 Impala from a few days ago that needed everything while this ‘66 Galaxie XL just needs a new home and a owner who would take good care of it.
While restoring a 7 Litre (one notch above the XL, with a 428 standard), I discovered how rare those power window switches are. Buyer, make sure all the windows operate before you lay down your cash.
No problem with this one….All the window switches work
Yes, they are on a galaxies. Even a lot of ltd’s didn’t have them. I really like the switches being in the center console.
What great car, and credit to the owner. Very nice and sure a couple of imperfections but nothing to worry about, just drive and enjoy it.
I had what would have been the same color originally (But had been painted a factory yellow at some time in the U.S.) only not an XL. I see they have straightened the panel behind the roof and in front of the trunk lid during the restoration that had a ripple in it, which used to annoy me, but was how they came from the factory, mine only had the 352, after a full mechanical rebuild, balanced and all new engine parts it was a brilliant car on trips and even around town..
I had a nephew in New Zealand who haunted me every week he would phone me to sell it to him ( I’m in Brisbane Australia ) so I relented in the end and the car loaded into a shipping container and off it went. I kicked myself for selling it for 17 years and every time I mentioned it to someone my wife would interject and say no one made you sell that car John.
Anyway I was on the cusp of buying a Mercury out of the U.S. and a mate sent me a link to a 67 Gal Convertible in Melbourne so I flew down, bought the car and drove it home 1,840 Kilometers (1150 miles), It is already right hand drive so my wife was happy about that and not having to tell me when it is safe to overtake on a single carriageway road :), this new to me one has the 390 engine, someone somewhere along the line has installed heavier duty coils in the front and the car drives like a dream with minimal body roll. So it doesn’t take much to update them. My new one was once a dark blue and it to had been painted the Yellow same as my old one.
I prefer the ’65 and ’67 Galaxies. But this one is real nice. I wouldn’t kick it out of bed for eating crackers
Wow, I haven’t heard anyone use that line in decades, except for the rare occasion I did. Of course would immediately be scolded by my “she who must be obeyed”.!
And a coworker of mine who also a huge galaxies fan, said he didn’t like the 66 because it looked like a pregnant 65.
First new car the wife and I bought when we married was a 66 Galaxie 500 2 dr hardtop . . Dark blue metallic with light blue interior . . While not a XL , which I would I liked to have had , I loved the body style more than the 65 and much more than the 67 and later models . . We bought it from the dealer stock . . It had some kind of thing called spring sport sale package number ? Little extra trim which included 7 Litre wheel covers . . A set of those wheel covers would really spice up this nice XL , I think , ,