In 1967 only about 5000 Ford Galaxie convertibles were produced. The Xl trim level was a mid-level option and featured upgraded styling and bucket seats. These cars are huge and hip and clean versions with the convertible option often sell for significantly more than what the seller is asking for this one. This example is said to have 100k miles though the odometer may have broken or rolled over. The car is listed on Facebook in Broad Book, Connecticut for $5,500. Thanks to Bruce M for the tip!
The exterior is finished in a forest green. The frame has some dents on the door panel as well as the rear bumper and trunk. The car was said to be in an accident in the ’80s and parked ever since. The paint is damaged on the hood and throughout. There is said to be some rust present on the frame and quarter panels. The car absolutely needs some paint and bodywork to be show-ready and might be better off as a parts donor, though it’s sad to see a classic car as rare as this one be put to rest.
The interior is in okay condition and is finished in black throughout. It looks ultra roomy and comfortable. Some creasing and wear are present on the seats and the entire cabin needs detailing due to significant dust and dirt. It’s very unusual to see a car this large as a convertible. Usually, you find smaller sports cars with drop-tops.
A 390 4V engine is said to send power to the wheels via an automatic transmission. The engine bay appears to have some decay throughout and needs some attention. The car is said to run but likely needs to be run through completely before it can be trusted. This 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 XL convertible has seen better days and will need a lot of time, energy and money to be put back to its prime. If you are interested in restoring or parting out this car, contact the seller on Facebook.
First things first the door panel is not part of the frame. Secondly why would anyone consider this a parts car? Get it running and safe, load it up with some friends and go have some fun at a show n shine.
I’m sorry, a parts car? Seriously?! The title says it’s a rare car. Even if it wasn’t, why would this be considered a parts car (unless the frame is rusted through or broken)? Go through the fuel system and tune it and drive it. Put a carpet kit in it to sweeten up the interior and go.
Agreed. I’ve seen way worse on these site called restorable. It depends on the value and rarity. BTW, big cars with drop tops were pretty common in the fifties and sixties. European sports cars with convertible tops were usually small.
These cars are notorious for frames rusting out. If the frame is shot, parts car may be it’s fate, sadly.
No argument about the frame troubles of Fords of this era, but whether it’s resurrected depends on how difficult it is to source a clean replacement frame. It’s big-block XL convertible that’s complete down to the wheel covers and it’s quite a bargain, even in this state, according to the typical value guides.
You would prob’ly have to use a convertible frame.
There’s always the option to use a brand-new aftermarket frame available from a number of suppliers, such as Art Morrison Enterprises, Schwartz Performance or The Roadster Shop. While such parts aren’t cheap, they offer the advantage of significant upgrades over the stock frame, such as rack & pinion steering to replace the recirculating ball steering, Independent Rear Suspension (IRS) to replace the solid rear axle, and four-wheel disc brakes to replace the rear drums. The aftermarket also offers a four-link rear suspension upgrade over the factory leaf springs in the rear, at a lower cost. These aftermarket frames also feature fully boxed steel tube construction, as opposed to factory frames that aren’t nearly as stiff, thanks to u-channel frame members in many cases.
I can imagine the look of glee on the custom frame shop owners face, when you put in the order for a frame for a ’67 Galaxie 500 convertible.
Where’s that tube coming out of the top of the PEAK bottle going to, and why?
Just askin’.
Washer fluid reservoir?
Looks like the washer fluid reservoir is next to the Peak bottle. May the reservoir has a hole in it.
Rex it looks like the cap for the power steering pump is missing and instead of sourcing a new cap they rigged this set up in an attempt to keep the reservoir full. Red neck engineering. Lol
God Bless America
“In 1967 only about 5000 Ford Galaxie convertibles were produced.”
In ’67, 5,161 XL (not Galaxie 500/XL; they were just XLs after ’66) convertibles were produced and 19,068 Galaxie 500 convertibles were produced. Zero “Ford Galaxie” convertibles were produced as there were no “Galaxie” models without the “500” after 1963.
If I remember correctly, most of the frame rust was in the frame rails. Local metal shop had their cop saw marked with the dimensions for the rails. I had to install one on my 68 LTD. Pretty sure I still have a rail in my stash.
Agree with others that this car is too good for parts. Wonder what shape the top is in?
My ’67 rotted where the rail met the vertical behind the rear door. That “box”.
If this wasn’t on the opposite side of the country I’d try to buy it. Cheap cheap cheap! Do a refurbishment (not a restoration). Drive and enjoy!
Well now, a 67 full size Ford XL Convertible. Haven’t seen one of these in many a moon. If this were a dry climate car it would be worth 4 times the price of this one. Everybody knows iron hates rust, but that can all be replaced/repaired with due diligence in research and acquisition. At this point in this old wrench turners life there will be no more fixer uppers as I just don’t have desire to crawl in, under and around awkward places for necessary work to be done. This bucket of bolts should be saved and put back on the road.
God Bless America
George: Frame problems not restricted to the frame rails behind the rocker panels. The more serious rust was what collected in the kick up going over the back axle – once that’s gone, you’re talking serious welding repairs, after dropping the fuel tank. That’s why I’ve got a spare frame stored in the back yard!
Nice and its not stupid money I would be concerned about frame rot but then I would either just build a new one or cut out the bad frame parts and weld in new the dent on the back I can fix with a chain and power pole.
I bought one of these only a 500 with the bench seat, I like bench seats. It had been sitting in a car port with the roof down. I flew to Melbourne and drove it home after a new water pump had been fitted by the man I bought it off before I got there. Drove it home to Queensland 1830 plus a few kilometers and 2 days. Came out of Melbourne at 4.00 p.m. peak hour traffic, what a zoo that place is with traffic. Stayed a night in a motel at Albury and got back to Brisbane at 10.45 p.m. it poured down rain and the roof leaked, not surprising considering it had been stored with the roof down all the time. But got out at this end just like getting off the couch and not fatigued at all. If I was there I would be all over that car like a rash at that price. Sure there are a few things need doing but the aftermarket parts are quite available in the U.S.
Power steering pump cap is there.
My Father’s 68 LTD got rear ended with 20 gallons of paint in the trunk. Put a rear clip on it and partial frame. Was a pain working over the rear axle.
the heck with the galaxy! i want the airstream!!