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… more»
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Aerodynamic Project: 1963.5 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Fastback
When it comes to aerodynamics, the 1963.5 Galaxie 500 XL Fastback was one of Ford’s better ideas for the period when it appeared as a mid-year offering, featuring a different roofline with a new design that helped the car… more»
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Space Race Project: 1961 Ford Galaxie Club Sedan
Ford introduced an upscale model in 1959 dubbed the Galaxie. The name was chosen to capitalize on the “Space Race” in the late 1950s and would be the top series until the LTD was introduced in 1965. The seller… more»
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Drive Or Restore? 1969 Ford Galaxie 500 SportsRoof
This 1969 Ford Galaxie 500 has been on my radar for several days now, and I’m still going back and forth about whether this one’s a worthwhile project, or perhaps better left alone and used as a fun, occasional… more»
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Too Many Doors? 1960 Ford Galaxie Victoria
“Ford builds the most beautifully proportioned cars,” so opines their 1960 sales brochure. A subjective claim at best, though I’d say this 1960 Galaxie Town Victoria has pleasing lines. The Victoria part of it relates to its open hardtop… more»
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Risk The Twenty-Footer?: 1968 Ford Galaxie 500
Bidding on this car is both a very good idea and a bit of a sketchy one. What points towards it being a good idea? The body style, mostly. The fastback design of the 1968 Galaxie 500, as seen… more»
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Unrestored Survivor: 1964 Ford Country Squire Wagon
Some classics cross our desks at Barn Finds and are immediately recognizable. Such is the case with this 1964 Ford Country Squire. The indications are that the seller has had difficulty finding a new home for this Wagon, because… more»
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Older Restoration: 1961 Ford Galaxie 4-Door
Ford treated its full-size cars to a styling refresh in 1961, although the design had been redone in 1960. Small fins incorporating the taillights were used instead of flat wings along the lines of the big 1960 Chevrolets. The… more»
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Special Edition Project: 1968 Ford Galaxie XL GT
You don’t see many of these pop up anymore, especially in mostly untouched form. Listed here on craigslist out of Tucson, this 1968 Ford Galaxie XL GT is described as a very rare find, and it certainly checks a… more»
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Solid Survivor: 1963 Ford Galaxie XL
For sale out of Granville, Ohio, this 1963 Ford Galaxie XL looks like a remarkably solid survivor that just needs a bit of attention to shine again. Listed here on Facebook Marketplace, the seller says it’s a low-mileage car… more»
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$76k In Receipts: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible
My late father ignited my passion for all things automotive, continually feeding it by parking wonderful classics in the garage at Castle Clarke. My undoubted favorite was our 1964 Ford Galaxie 500, a car which he later admitted was… more»
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Red Sled: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Convertible
Racing fans in my age bracket likely recall the name Tom Sneva, a former race car driver probably best remembered for winning the Indianapolis 500 back in 1983. While it would be more significant if Tom himself had been… more»
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FE-Powered Hot Rod: 1961 Ford Galaxie Starliner
Our Buckeye State Barn Finder Ted may have just found something to keep all the Ford fans on the site awake tonight. Not only is it a 1961 Galaxie Starliner, which was a beautiful car straight from Ford Motor Company’s assembly… more»
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Barn-Parked since 2009 – 1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL
Ford’s mid-year addition of a fastback to the popular Galaxie full-sized coupe in model year 1963 targeted the ovals of NASCAR with its slippery shape, and this 1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL in Tooele, Utah gave its owner a transfusion… more»
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Riding In Style! 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie
In 1959, Ford added a higher-end version of the Fairlane 500. Dubbed the Galaxie, it capitalized on the trend toward naming cars after the burgeoning Space Race. Chevrolet had done something similar the year before with the Bel Air/Impala… more»
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Wally World Or Bust! 1969 Ford Galaxie Country Sedan
The seller of this 1969 Ford Galaxie Country Sedan Station Wagon says he will “do” one car per year, and if this one’s any indication of his past work, I believe he means turning autos into something catchy rather… more»
