Don’t call this a sleeper! Despite the Refrigerator White paint and English Teacher-issue steel wheels with dog dish caps, no gear-head will miss this Ford’s fiberglass tear drop hood scoop and headlight air intakes. A closer look reveals “427” fender badges, and the “427” license plate advertises something special for all to see. Furthermore, this is no “one of none” or tribute car; this potent Shaker Heights, Ohio ride is well-documented at 427GalaxieRegistry and elsewhere, having been conceived, built by Ford, and massaged by brothers Bobby and Cecil Edge for one reason: to blast down the quarter-mile as quickly as possible. Now this thoroughly restored monster comes to market here on Craigslist where it can be yours for $79,500. Thanks to reader MikeP for spotting this wicked white Galaxie.
Normally hoses like this involve leaf-sucking trucks or street-sweepers. In this case, a high-strung 427 cubic inch dual-quad 427 provides the vacuum, inhaling copious quantities of air to convert fuel into forward motion. A giant air filter screens out unfortunate song birds that stray too near the upper headlight portals. While it may look a little “too new,” this shade of Ford Corporate Blue began in model year 1966. The manual brake master cylinder the size of a D battery certainly gives one pause. With a factory rating of 425 HP on paper and NASCAR 427 engines making over 550+HP according to Wikipedia, you can bet this Galaxie would stand up to be noticed.
Not even these skinny tires can disguise the purposeful rake of this ferocious Ford. Built in Atlanta, it left the factory with Detroit locker out back fitted with 4.57:1 gears. Throw on some slicks and that will definitely spill your coffee.
Interesting factory equipment (or lack thereof) includes radio delete, heater delete, clock delete, left mirror delete, and rubber floor mats. The no-nonsense bent floor shifter adds to the purposeful look.
The immaculate undercarriage punctuates the level of attention lavished on this Galaxie. Like any race car, it lived a hard life including many modifications, but it was identified in 1988 and spent the years from then until now being put back to how it was raced in 1966. Before the classic muscle car era shifted the performance focus to mid-sized cars, bruisers like this Galaxie often got the largest and most powerful engines, and this Galaxie represents one of the last factory-built racers of that formula. What fast full-size car is your favorite?
For a few laughs, here’s me with my family’s ’66 Galaxie convertible back in the ’70s. Cars didn’t last long in northwestern PA in those days, but I always liked this one. Dig those plaid shorts!
My Dad and I in the mid 1970’s with my Mom’s ’68 Galaxie rust bucket lol
Woof! This is a big dog amongst big dogs!
I’m In Love.
Never saw a 1966 like this.Most seem to be 1964 models.The period pictures are a great addition to the ad.
This would have been toward the end of the 427s, as a ’66 7-liter was a 428.
They made 89 427 Galaxies in 1967 as well
My 66 was a ‘427’ with a ‘427’ badge on the fender.
I’d paint the “blah” steelies RED.
I’d paint the “blah” steelies RED. Red pinstripe on the body to accentuate the lines.
It’s Back!
This car’s been for sale for a quite a while. It was featured on here about a year ago……for $20K more.
https://barnfinds.com/factory-racer-1966-ford-custom-r-code-427/
Talk about a neck-snapper
This particular car has been for sale so many times, I have to wonder why. Supposedly a one-of-one factory racer, it was in HMN for sale for over 2 years at $99K and no takers then. Maybe fifth time’s a charm?
Only thing this car was really good for is burning up tires on the track and burning whole lots of SuperChief 105 octane fuel in its day. Today, simply good for taking to the track for show or to Good Guys Custom and Hot Rod auto shows.
At first i thought this was the Lone Cammer, which was white too
Not my favorite year of Galaxie’s, but you have to respect what it is. You couldn’t build this car for that price. I wish and I am glad I don’t have any room in my stable for her. It would be a great car for a Blue Oval collector. Love them Big Fords! But needs to be driven more! Should be enjoyed! Nothing like grabbing gears with a 427 that’s well tuned!!!!
Agree with you Jeff, perfect car for cars and coffee , cruise night , etc..If a little more room and a some more cash would be great.
Tachometer delete too?
With a 457 gear I would definitely want a tach.
I know it is listed with the 427 Galaxie Registry and some are going to say I’ve got my head where the sun doesn’t shine, all said and done, this is NOT a Galaxie. It is a Ford CUSTOM and not even a 500. Really nice article on this beast on Hemmings “Find of the Day” ( https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2015/10/26/hemmings-find-of-the-day-1966-ford-custom ) Note the date in the url. This is a really nice example of an excellent restoration.
The cheapest and lightest body with the biggest production motor available.
Great Car! The ’66 Fairlane was the lightest body available with the 427. Of which 54 are confirmed made, while some sources claim a number in the 70s.
To the tire shop manager: ” These tires were supposed to last 30,000 miles.” :-) Terry J
As a tire shop manager, talk to the manufacturer lol.
Put it in a big boy auction no reserve and I think it would sell up! Those buyers are up to the challenge! $100k!
All day! IMHO Of course.
Favorite full size racer disguised as a family car for me would be the 631/2 Ford Galaxie with the fearsome 427. I just like the the looks of the Fords from that era better than this one. Mechanical wise this is all Thunderbolt stuff right down to the tear drop hood scoop, an honest Ford race car in white paint…waiting for a smattering of decals and slicks in the rear with drag star wheels. All business if you know what I mean.
This is a BEAST! I would probably kill myself in it, but I would die happy!