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Survivor Sedan! 1966 Ford Galaxie 500

More often than not, when we feature a Ford Galaxie here on Barn Finds, it’s of the 2-Door variety.  But this 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Sedan is pretty high on the cool factor scale and more than worthy of a shout-out, so if you’ve got a family or just prefer outward entrances to both seats this one would definitely be worth taking a look at.  The car is located in Galesburg, Michigan, and can be spotted here on Craigslist with an asking price of $9,800.  Reader Pat L. has been finding lots of excellent rides lately and keeping us busy, and we’d like to thank him for sending this one our way and for all his other great tips.  Please keep them coming!

We don’t get any background information about the Galaxie, so we’ve got to fast-forward to the present, and judging from the photos the car certainly gives the appearance of a well-kept and lovingly cared-for vehicle.  There’s no word on whether or not any bodywork has ever been done or if it’s always been this nicely preserved, and the only thing mentioned about the paint is that it is enamel but is starting to crack in some areas, although overall it is holding up nicely.  The seller does state that he’s planning to do a full paint correction to bring the full shine back, although no details about what that will entail.  I did find it a bit odd that this wasn’t performed before the car went up for sale, but I’d take the car looking just like it is and forego any paint repair work if it was me.

Lift the hood and you’ll find a V8 that’s looking like it’s ready for action.  The seller says it’s a very strong runner, but doesn’t state if the motor is original to the car or if it has ever had a rebuild.  But a recent tune-up has been done, which included a new carburetor, fuel filter, and starter.  The Galaxie is also wearing a new set of tires all the way around.  No details are given about the state of the automatic transmission, but mileage is claimed to be just 77,000 so hopefully, everything mechanically is still in good working order.

The only thing specifically mentioned about the interior is the front seat has a few splits, and that the seller is planning to have this professionally repaired before the sale if the buyer wishes.  Again, I’m not sure why this is pending instead of completed since the car is already for sale, and I’m also curious if that dash cover is for protection or if it’s hiding something, but overall things inside look pretty good to be over half a century old.  I’m kind of digging this 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 and thinking it will probably find a new home fairly quickly, what do you think?  Is the asking price of just under 10 grand reasonable for a Sedan in this condition?

Comments

  1. Avatar Rex Kahrs Member

    Normally I am 100% in favor of fender skirts, but not in this case. These were probably made by Fox back in the day, so they look generic and not specific to this Galaxie.

    The car is awesome!

    Like 24
    • Avatar Rick D Member

      I’ve never been a fan of fender skirts, and this is a perfect example of why. They just look wrong. They throw off the entire design balance of the vehicle. With that kind of apparent muscle under the hood, the body should at least hint that it’s got something special.

      Like 10
    • Avatar Chuck Dickinson

      Ford did not offer fender skirts as an accessory for these, and from looking at the pix, it’s obvious why they didn’t! Aftermarket skirts NEVER belong on a car with a radiused wheel opening OR a chrome/stainless w/opening molding. This car fails on both accounts. IF a skirt does not fit flush with the quarter panel, they don’t belong on a car. The recycle bin awaits!!!

      Like 3
  2. Avatar Cadmanls Member

    Could be a decent Sunday cruiser, but for crying out loud loose the fender skirts. As it is has two doors too many but skirts have to go, please!

    Like 12
    • Avatar TimS

      Interesting comment, calling it a “Sunday cruiser” and then flipping over to one of those tired old sayings a few words later. Never seen someone use both in the same post.

      Like 3
  3. Avatar 370zpp Member

    Keep the skirts and add a continental kit. Ha.

    Like 6
  4. Avatar Rick Norman

    those have to be J C Whitney skirts, nothing else could look that bad

    Like 8
  5. Avatar Bob C.

    I don’t see any call out badges on the fenders, could that be a 289?

    Like 4
  6. Avatar Edward Sel

    He put the skirts on because he was wishing it was an Ltd.!

    Like 1
  7. Avatar chrlsful

    I like it all, esp stacked hdlghts.
    Wouldnt fix the upholstry or paint either
    (till sold) if I could get away with it…
    ‘S a new 1 on me

    Like 1
  8. Avatar Bill West

    This is a beautiful vehicle! Those skirts would be the first thing to go, at least there are no fuzzy dice to throw away!

    Like 1
  9. Avatar Robt

    Motor looks like a 351 Windsor.

    Like 0
  10. Avatar Paul N

    my folks had a ’67 four door in dark blue; until mom put it in the ditch one winters eve. I think it had a 289 in it

    Like 1

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