It is an age-old question enthusiasts confront when faced with a classic like this 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Convertible. It is rock-solid and rust-free, but is preservation or restoration the most appropriate choice? There are merits in both… more»
Galaxie 500 XL
Nov 5, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
96k Genuine Miles: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Convertible
Many enthusiasts can, fortunately, reflect upon their childhood and pick a classic family car that was their favorite during those formative years. For me, it was a 1964 Galaxie 500 that spent an all-too-brief three years in the Clarke… more»
Oct 11, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Recently Revived: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 XL
When the seller located this beautiful 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 XL, it had been parked since 1990. They worked through a meticulous revival process that consumed thousands of dollars. However, it has proved a wise investment because it is… more»
Jun 30, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Parked for 30 Years: 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Fastback
Cars or trucks that are parked for 30 years in a barn, shed, or in the case, a carport, kind of fascinate me. Sometimes the sellers tell you “the rest of the story,” and many times, they don’t. Take… more»
Jun 20, 2023 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Original 390: 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 XL
Some cars possess a genuine presence, which is true with this 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 XL. It makes a positive first impression, from its coke-bottle styling to its sparkling paint. The impact is heightened by the V8 under the… more»
Mar 26, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Police Special: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Convertible
Some classics are deceptive, meaning you must burrow below the surface to identify what makes them genuinely special. That is the case with this 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Convertible. It is a solid and complete vehicle that needs… more»
Dec 14, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
G-Code 406: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 XL
In its prime, this 1962 Galaxie 500 XL would have been a desirable classic featuring a potent drivetrain combination. Those days are long behind, and this car has fallen upon hard times. Its deterioration raises the question of whether… more»
Oct 11, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Project or Parts? 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Convertible
It is the eternal question when a classic car appears at Barn Finds with rust requiring attention. Is it a viable restoration project, or is its fate to serve as a donor? That is the question facing potential buyers… more»
Mar 12, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
429-4V: 1969 Ford Galaxie 500 XL
Ford Motor Company introduced the Galaxie in the 1959 model year, and the car ended up having a good and long run all the way up through 1974. The Galaxie never really achieved muscle car status, as it was… more»
Mar 2, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Original 390: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Convertible
“Summertime and the livin’ is easy.” Okay, I’m not about to give up my day job for a musical career. Still, the sentiment reflects that the warmer weather is coming and that spending those days aboard this 1964 Ford… more»
Feb 22, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Same Family 50 Years: 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 XL
Throughout the 1960s, Ford would chase Chevrolet in the sales game, except for the pony car segment (i.e. Mustang). Ford’s Galaxie 500 was like Chevy’s Impala and the 500 XL was akin to the Impala SS. This beautiful ’66… more»
Feb 1, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Barn Find Drop-Top: 1969 Ford Galaxie 500 XL
Although it was a limited production car in 1961, the Chevy Impala Super Sport went mainstream in 1962 – and Ford followed suit with the XL version of their Galaxie 500. Like the Impala, it was available in hardtop… more»
Jan 25, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Sell or Fix: 1969 Ford Galaxie 500/XL
Ford added the XL to the Galaxie 500 line-up in 1962, as an in-kind response to the Chevrolet Impala Super Sport (SS). Production of the XL continued through 1970, of which the last two years were available only in… more»
Jan 8, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
429 V8 Survivor: 1969 Ford Galaxie XL GT
1960s muscle car mania wasn’t limited to just mid-size cars. You could buy a performance-oriented version of the full-size Galaxie 500 if you wanted, and it was called the XL GT. Your body style choices were limited to a… more»
Nov 7, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
390/4-Speed: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Convertible
Some cars can be a triumph of style over substance, with stunning good looks hiding performance that would be considered mediocre, at best. Other vehicles can be unspeakably ugly but possess performance potential that is nothing short of mind-bending…. more»
Oct 14, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
390/4-Speed: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL
The owner of this 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL admits that it has been sitting forgotten in storage since 1976. Time has taken a toll on this classic, but it hasn’t taken it to the point where it is… more»
