During the 1959 model run, the Ford Galaxie was introduced as the top-tier trim level for the Fairlane, a position previously held by the Fairlane 500. A complete redesign was in store for 1960, so the ’59 Galaxie is essentially a unique,one-year-only offering. The first model has some great curves outside as well, with even the 4-door examples featuring fun styling all around and plenty of ornamentation. This one’s a project, but the owner believes the engine is almost ready to run and claims it’s a very solid car. This sedan is in O’Fallon, Missouri, and is available here on eBay with a buy-it-now price of $7,500. T.J., thanks a lot for your excellent blue oval tip here!
The seller informs us that he’s owned this Galaxie for about a year, but before his acquisition, it had been stored in a barn since the early nineties. The exterior is still wearing its factory paint, and the bottom section is Geranium, an interesting color that’s sure to attract attention. With the white hood, trunk, and top side areas, this must have been a sharp ride when new, and it doesn’t look all that bad even today. Just small areas of rust are visible on the fenders, and I’m guessing it wouldn’t take too much effort to prep the sheet metal for a fresh coat of paint, should the next owner decide a respray is in order.
In 1959, the Galaxie offered an inline-six or three different V8 engines, but the latter topped out at 352 cubic inches. It’s not specified how this car came equipped from the factory, but in the bay now is a 390 from 1967, paired with a C6 automatic transmission. This one is said to have been running when it was driven into the barn, but that was a long time ago, and it’s not currently operational. However, the seller believes it’s close and states that the engine will turn over freely. A few new parts have already been installed, including a starter, carburetor, and battery, but the fuel system and under-hood wiring still need attention.
The interior appears mostly complete, and if it’s just an occasional cruiser you’re after, the condition of some of the inside components may be close to good enough. However, with just some new upholstery, door moldings, and side panels, things in here would probably look a whole lot better. There are some positives to consider about this 1959 Ford Galaxie, such as the overall solid nature of the body, but for $7,500, I’d probably be more excited if it were running and driving. What are your thoughts on this one?
“It’s not specified how this car came equipped from the factory, but in the bay now is a 390 from 1967….”
The VIN indicates it had the B code 332 rated at 225 HP when it left the factory.
The 59 Fords with the curved Edsel roofline were much prettier than the flat rear glass thin roof Thunderbird-style reboot they did mid-year for the inaugural Galaxie.
You, too, could be the next VGG Derek Bieri.
Perfect candidate!
While they were very handsome cars when new, they were a rust
buffet for the tin worm not even a
year or so in. IMHO, the big 390 was a logical choice for a transplant after parts ran out for
the 332. More power, more torque, and it proved to be an easy bolt in when you wanted more ponies after getting your arse handed to you by some guy
in a Corvette powered ’57 Chevy
who took a mercy mild 350 and
turned it into a roaring lion with all the Vette parts you could buy
over the counter back then. Hate
to say it, but a properly built 390
was no slouch either. Tri power
carbs, a Ford cam from an
F-650 dump truck, free flowing
exhausts, and police 🚓 spec
goodies could very well raise the
pony count to as much as 401
when done right. And if you really
wanna make it scream, I think that a set of 406 cylinder heads
will get you up to 405 HP and over 450 FT LBS of torque with no real trouble at all. The question before us now is can you drive something that hairy
without making the car swap ends on you? The C-6 is okay, but
you’re gonna need the innards from an R code tranny to make sure it doesn’t grenade on you the
first time you put your foot in it.
And you might wanna put a loop
in the driveshaft tunnel to keep the driveshaft in place AFTER you
twist the U joints out of the car
someday. And that, folks, is how
you make a car like this one eat
a Chevy for breakfast 🥞
in 1961 Ford offered a 390 401hp with tri power knew of a couple in 1961 starliners great cars Chevy new for 1961 409 in Impala ss was only 360 HP fords ate them for lunch
Maybe it’s just me, but those Cragar SS wheels really look out of place here.
My dad had one like this in Turquoise.
All that’s missing is the bumber sticker that says “I bought this before I knew Elon was crazy”.
Is the “bumber” next to the muffler bearings?
Price has been reduced to $6,500.
you’re buying a non-runner from what i read. those wheels are so out of place it’s not even funny. nice it’s all original except for the motor but why not make it run?
My thought as well. If it is that close to running how hard would it be to get there? Worth a bit more running.
Maybe the problem is the gm distributer?
It would require interior work, bumper repairs, re-painting, ON TOP OF getting it to run. AND original steel wheels and hubcaps; too much needed here. The 1957 Fairlane 500 was a very pretty car. The 1958 Ford was an ugly and overdone beast (how to turn the ’57 into something only its mother could love). The 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie was utterly beautiful. WHO CARES if it can burn rubber or out drag-race a Chevy? You own and drive a car such as this for comfort and luxury in 1950s high style just as you remember it, with the ability to cruise on any modern road [full stop]. — not for “muscle” or “hot-rod performance”! Find me an all-original survivor, never smoked in, low mileage, virtual “showroom” interior, original clock and A.M. radio, factory air-conditioning, no aftermarket seat-belts, no modifications, and four doors! All I will need then is the money to BUY such a car in #2 condition!
Can’t get past that color
looks like a nice Ford The new generation dont care for old cars and the new ones have problems. So what will be the outcome. I have new and old and feel a lot better in my old car
If it didn’t end up in a New Jersey junkyard 60 years ago, I’d rather have my ’57 Fairlane 500 2 door hardtop back. Much better looking than this “peachy” 4 door.
I loved the 1957 Fairlane 500; however, the 1959 Fairlane 500 Galaxie — especially in four door hardtop form — was one of the most beautiful of 1950s automobiles. The only things I did not like so much about the 1957 Fairlane 500, were those oddly “hooded” headlights, and the grille. The 1957 Meteor Rideau 500 was much nicer in front, than the U.S. Ford. I liked the classic “square” lines on the 1959 Galaxie, and its grille was much nicer than the 1957. The design especially integrated the quad headlights, unlike earlier designs which looked like awkward attempts to “graft-in” twin headlamps on each side upon a design meant to blend nicely with a single headlamp on each side. Blessedly, the 1959 Ford got rid of the “fins”; however, while I HATED Exner’s “Forward Look” at Chrysler, and the ridiculois and detracting little “fins” added to the Studebaker Hawk, etc.; to my eyes, the ONE use of fins that was pleasing to the eyes, was the 1957 Ford Fairlane and Fairlane 500. I don’t see the 1957 Chevrolet to have true “fins”). But I still prefer the more “conservative” 1959 Ford. Fords had nice dashboards in both 1957 and 1959.