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.