Galaxie 500

Tree Find Project: 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 Ragtop

Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Chevrolet and Ford waged a fierce battle in the full-size automobile market. And – more times than not – the Chevy Impala beat out the Ford Galaxie for the top sales spot, including the… more»

Needs Finishing: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible

I am sure that every Barn Finds reader can reflect upon their youth and pick one vehicle that was their favorite family car. For me, it was a 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 4-door Hardtop. The Castle Clarke played host… more»

Good Condition? 1963 Ford Galaxie 500

There is an old saying that goes, “When the top goes down, the price goes up” but will that be the case with this 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 convertible? The listing claims “good condition” but the included images seem… more»

Original 390: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible

I’ve long considered the 1964 model the best-looking car to ever wear a Galaxie badge. Of course, I must also admit bias, because the Clarke family had one as family transport when I was a lad. That is why… more»

Parts or Project: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 Roller

The Galaxie 500 dominated the Ford lineup across three decades (1959 to 1974). It was the company’s bread-and-better car much like the Impala at Chevrolet. The third generation was around from 1965 to 1969 and is noteworthy for being… more»

Full Size Performer? 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible

Before the advent of intermediates and Pony cars, full-sizers were how America rolled. Hopping them up, despite their size, was part of car culture. I enjoyed these big cars years ago, and still do today – and that’s the… more»

390 V8 Fastback: 1968 Ford Galaxie 500

When the full-size Fords were redesigned in 1965, they had stacked rather than lateral twin headlights. With the styling refresh of 1968, they went back to the side-by-side peepers but retained the upright taillights. The seller says this ’68… more»

Ultra Affordable 390 Project: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500

We’ve recently seen a few affordable project candidates cross our desks at Barn Finds, but this 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 could be one of the better ones. It is begging for TLC, but its general lack of rust and… more»

2nd Owner Survivor: 1970 Ford Galaxie 500

Here’s one that we rarely cover, a 1970 Ford Galaxie 500 two-door hardtop. It’s not that they’re rare, this is one of 57K to pour forth from Dearborn over a half-century ago, they just don’t turn up all that… more»

39k Mile Time Machine: 1961 Ford Galaxie 500

From 1959 to 1974, the Ford Galaxie 500 did battle with the Chevrolet Impala. In 1961, the Galaxie was a step up from the Fairlane, which would become a mid-size car in 1962. The styling was revised in ‘61… more»

Ran When Parked: 1968 Ford Galaxie 500

As NASCAR’s aero battle heated up for model year 1968, Ford yoked the full-sized Galaxie off the track in favor of a new fastback mid-sized called Torino. Aerodynamics influenced the overhauled Galaxie too, and the front of this 1968… more»

61k Original Miles: 1968 Ford Galaxie 500

Claims of low original mileage for any classic should typically be treated cautiously if there is no firm documentary evidence. However, piecing together the history of this 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 makes the seller’s contention that it has a… more»

85k Original Miles: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible

Summer may be fast disappearing, but there are still opportunities for classic motoring fun before winter arrives on our doorstep. Doing so in a 1960s Convertible is an obvious choice, making this 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 worth a close… more»

Cheap Wheels Project: 1966 Ford Galaxie 500

In the 1960s, the Galaxie 500 was to Ford as the Impala was to Chevrolet. The Galaxie was Ford’s biggest-selling full-size car throughout the decade and competed head-to-head with the Impala every day. The cars were redesigned in 1965… more»

32k-Mile Garage Find: 1968 Ford Galaxie 500

Launched in 1959 to compete against the Chevrolet Impala, the Ford Galaxie 500 always finished second in the sales race. It was the top-of-the-line model until 1965 when the LTD came along (just as the Caprice sub-planted the Impala… more»

Two For One: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500

In the 1960s, the Galaxie 500 was Ford’s answer to the Chevrolet Impala. It was a step up from the pedestrian Custom (Bel Air/Biscayne) and a notch below the sporty Galaxie 500XL (the LTD didn’t arrive until 1965). The… more»

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