By 1969, the Ford Galaxie 500 was a large, stylish coupe with engines to go with it. We don’t know whether or not this one was originally equipped with a 429 cubic-inch V8, but that’s what it has now. The seller calls it his “Road Hog” and I’m sure the engine would back that up. It’s listed for sale here on eBay, is located in Gainesville, Florida, and has a buy-it-now price of $9,500 although offers are being considered. Thanks to Larry D. for sending in this porcine find!
It’s obvious from the seller’s description that they are very enthusiastic about the car and feel with a little work it would be show-worthy. If you look at the few close-up pictures there is some localized rust, especially on the bumpers, but they are correct that the car seems pretty straight. I wish they had included some pictures of the underside, described as being “like a dance floor.” I like the hidden headlights, although I’m not a fan of the added Ford badge on the left side of the picture above.
I know the wheels aren’t original although I do think they are later FoMoCo factory wheels–if you don’t like them, the seller is willing to swap them out for some 18″ wheels with lower-profile tires. The seller describes the car as an older restoration that will drive “like a scalded dog.”
The seats are described as supple and certainly look to be in nice shape. Not a lot of support for spirited cornering, but I don’t think that’s what this car is about, anyway.
The interior could be returned to stock if you don’t like the custom center console, but the extra gauges may be useful.
So, what exactly is this engine. As it turns out, the seller references the block casting of D1VE-6015-AA. As best as I can tell, that indicates a post-1970 429 or 460 cubic-inch block but is not specific to the Cobra Jet (despite the air cleaner). I turn this over to our Ford expert readers — please enlighten us! Regardless, that’s a lot of engine! Would you like it to be in your garage? Let us know!
If the installed 429 is indeed a CobraJet, this Galaxie XL should be a powerful performer despite it’s heft. I’d love to have this car as my first car was a ’69 Custom with a 428 Police Interceptor; a car I had a lot of fun with. The price seems pretty reasonable assuming it is rust free as the seller claims. It does have some issues to address but it can be enjoyed as-is and those issues can be taken care of as time and funds allow. The extended sail panels are an attractive styling touch and who doesn’t like hidden headlights? Too bad it’s so far from me, I’d love to look it over and maybe take it home with me. Correction; probably take it home with me.
Well the lister did say (and I quote) “Not hardly any rust…”.
But I’m just not sure what the standard is for that.
The 1969 Galaxie XL is a fairly interesting car. For this example, the “customization” ends up looking kind of tacky. The description of the car is somewhere between useful and breathless, and most of the pictures are poor. That said, I agree with the general thought of Jamie and FordGuy, it looks like a decent example which (probably?) could be improved with not too much effort.
Without taking a look at it my first thought is it’s well priced
$5000 car that could be decent with some de-effing and a large trash can.
Nice car, but those phony wire wheels have got to go!
He also has the engine listed for sale for by itself for $7,995, plus another $1,000 if you want the transmission. That should give you an indication of the cars true condition.
Steve R
The value in this car is the motor in imho. Rare body style don’t mean its a valuable car. So the owner willing to sell the drive train is no surprise to me. And your right it does say alot about the overall condition.
I’d be surprised if it’s an actual 429CJ.
Steve R
The front fender marker says 390, so I’m guessing that is what it was born with…and without the seller sharing the VIN, your guess is as good as mine…nice car, but my the re-spray could have been done better…and those pin stripes have got to go…
The wheels appear to from a Lincoln MK VII LSC.
It’s amazing the difference between a 428 and 429 cobra jet engine. Too bad can’t get the vin off the block to see what year the engine.
5K motor, more for the Super CJ (his price = one…8grand).
This car has a long way to go to be real nice. Maybe be looking for clutch set up would help with future value. Was not aware Ford made a 429cj in 69.
I want that console for my fishing shanty.
You could get a 429 N code, which is a 4 bbl. dual exhaust option. You could also opt. for a 429 2 bbl. version. The N code was 360 h.p. but it was not a C.J. These cars were referenced as the “Michigan strong boy” when they came out in 69. I’ve owned around 20 of these 69 and 70 500’s and XL’s. I also had a 69 factory 4 spd. Which was very low production. It was a 500 with bench seat and factory 8-track player. Only 400+ were produced with the stick option. Along with the 8 track I’m certain that it would have been very very low #’s. Of course no way of knowing all this. The car was gone before the internet. Bought out of a junkyard in western ks.
I would like to hear from the die hard blue oval guys about the car above. Not sure you could get a CJ in one of these boats. Would need to see some ID please. Not sure why someone would do a CJ swap either.
I had a 1968 XL FB in Red /White painted top w/Red buckets and console and tach. It was a factory 428. NOT a CJ. Not a race car just a big slug. Great looking.
If you read the previous comment, you should know the cj 429 was NOT an option in full sized Ford’s in 69 or 70. The “N” code which was called the “Thunderjet” was… What do ya got against large 2 Dr. Hdtp’s. Any 428 from Ford is a strong runner, unless you knew not how to tune it.
The ’69 Custom 4 door sedan was used by some State Police departments. These came with the 428 Police Interceptor and had somewhere around 450 hp. I had one and it was an incredible performer. Decent out of the hole but highway speeds was where it was designed to run best. I ran against quite a few hot cars on the highway and nothing I met up with could out pull it.
Snotty ( obvious user id) The info wasn’t posted when I posted my comment.
The curb weight is generous at 3500 lbs. Nothing against the two door ht. It’s a heavy car with a low reving engine. If it was in a lighter body maybe you could feel the potential of the 428.
Nothing against anything. With the mods needed to make the 428 run dollar for dollar there are many blue oval choices that would make more financial sense.
Everything doesn’t have to be a race car. Ford certainly didn’t intend on the XL being one. Just a nice family car. Simply People had choices when new. Performance or from point A-to B. You figure it out.
Those who weren’t alive back then have no idea of the how and why of how cars were designed, ordered, and built.
First, gas was cheap. An hour’s work at minimum wage bought 10 gallons.
Secondly, the Interstate highway system was well along and people were seeing the USA in their Chevrolets. This job required a different “tool” than the era’s other craze, drag racing.
Muscle cars were narrowly focused. Family cars came in two categories: station wagons and sedans/coupes. Travel came in two categories: motels and travel trailers. The term “RV” would come later. Pickup trucks weren’t considered family transportation as they are today.
So…Dad might be driving his muscle car to work, while Mom drove a big-engined sedan or wagon around. Come vacation time, the family piled into the big car for that trip to Yellowstone or Myrtle Beach because it had cruise, air, lots of room, and a big motor to level the mountains and effortlessly gobble up the miles.
Back in the late 1970’s, if you had a Mustang, Cougar, Torino or Montego that you were hopping up, you could go to a local wrecking yard and go straight to the Ford Station Wagon for harden parts, like Traction-Lok differentials in Nodular Iron 9-inch carriers. Heavy duty transmissions and 406, 410, 428 HP engines. This was not in all wagons, but a whole hell of a lot were highly equipped. Station Wagons back in the 1960’s and early 70’s were the highly optioned SUV’s of the day and people wanted big engines in them. This was not just a Ford only thing, GM and MOPAR did the same thing. I knew of several base model cars that got a factory upgrade this way. Gas was cheap. It still is, well not right now, but the government places a $1.50 tax per gallon on it. So when you see it at $1.87 or $2.00 per gallon,…well you do the math. Hard to believe? look at the price on the commodity market By the way there is more oil in the State of Texas today than in all of the Middle East. Since the cold war it has been burn theirs first so the USSR can’t use it.
Damn! I live in Gainesville and have never seen that car. Might have to go take a look!
For those into land yachts this looks like a good candidate, and it looks to have the muscle to back it up. Something you can drive while cleaning it up and making it your own
This was the kind of car as kids we liked to take to the Drive-In Movies when it was $5 night. It cost $5 to get in no matter how many people were in the car so it was 6 inside and 2 or 3 sitting in the trunk to get in the gate. At least till you got in, you got close and personal with your girl as there wasn’t any where for her to go with all the bodies in the car.
If I had a need, I’d at least go check it out.
Nah, no one has ever switched a badge or air cleaner cover to make their car appear to be something special, all used cars being sold are presented honestly.
However if all the info proves true kewl car! Too bad it won’t fit into my garage!
Didn’t the XL have factory buckets and Console?
The bucket seats and console combination was optional on the 1969 XL. I never thought the standard bench seat fit with the sporting intentions of this car, but there were a lot that were equipped that way.
You would need the casting numbers off the heads to find out if they are in fact off a CJ. Also it should have cast aluminum valve covers. Interesting that only the intake was painted. The valve covers look like later model ones. Never saw a factory air cleaner decal like that either. I believe if it’s a real CJ automatic it should have a R servo in it. Still a nice car.
That decal looks like a 1971 CJ. You would be better off today with new Cobra Jet heads or the new Jon Kaase BOSS 9 aluminum head. Hell for under $8000 you buy brand new from Ford their 445cid 7.3 liter pushrod driven Godzilla motor with wiring harness and computer. Just a few changes like heads an cam gets you into the 600- 800 hp range. A new blower gets you to 1500 hp plus. This would make a damn dangerous FOX body anything. This engine is 24″ wide by 25″ long.
The engine block casting number is one of two casting numbers used in 429 CJ engines. However, the intake manifold, carburetor, air cleaner, valve covers, exhaust manifolds, and cylinder heads are not CJ parts. Notice the seller makes no mention of the cylinder head numbers, and makes sure the photo is taken at just the right angle for the power steering hose to conveniently block the view of the casting number. When Ford ceased production of the 429 CJ engine, they used the remaining CJ blocks in passenger car 429s. I had a ’72 Galaxie 500 N code 429 car that has the same block as this car has. They are a great find in any 429 ford car. If someone is considering buying just the engine from that car, I sure hope they do their due diligence to research it ahead of time before wasting thousands of dollars on an engine where the only CJ part is the short block.
Will this engine fit in a 70 Mustang Mach1? Asking for a friend.
Seller didn’t say numbers matching. This is a car for someone to have fun with while fixing what ever it needs. Its a road worthy car with a BIG motor and, a good price for the guys who don’t have deep pockets but, like old cars. I think its a good deal for someone looking for a big car.
“anything fits in anything”. Ask a Q w/detail = an answ w/specificity.
Something w/more or some real – value.
Enough about the CJ/not CJ motor
What kind of transmission does it have- I can’t find that anywhere!
This guy could get more money for an original 429 CJ than he can for the whole car he is trying to sell with the advertised drivetrain in it. This is a true believer selling something that he feels is just as powerful and rare as a CJ. Because the selling price for a real CJ is not reflected here.
If someone in the big block Ford know goes and puts eyes on it and it is legit, then this thing is going to disappear pronto. And who ever buys it might win big or buy the biggest egged out, worn out POS there is.
The car is cool. Finding a body style like this with the hidden headlights is getting as rare as Lunar meteorites.
My Dad had a dark green 70 LTD 2 door back in the early 70s when I was in grade school. I loved that car and personally I love this one. I agree the ford oval badge and consol need to be history. But the pin stripes , I kinda like. I recall the LTD had simular pin stripes in red. I’m certain they were factory. Seriously doubt Dad would have added em.
The pinstripe that came from the factory on 1969 XL’s and LTD’s was a double stripe that ran the length of the car along the belt line. Hoods and upper fenders did not have a pinstripe, but there was a C-stripe available as part of the XL GT package.
AMCFAN, I get it. Bad choice of words on my part. Nothin against small cars. I enjoy all of em. Just I’m 6′-3″ without a hat and broad. Much easier to get in n out of big cars.