If you were a Ford fan in 1964, it didn’t get much racier than a Rangoon Red Galaxie 500 Convertible such as this one (at least until the Mustang was introduced in April). While the bucket-seated XL might have… more»
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Disappearing Act! 1959 Ford Galaxie Skyliner
In automotive circles, the 1950s are remembered best for the overt use of tailfins. From small to large, it seemed like every new car had them back in the day. But the decade was also known for innovation (or… more»
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10k-Mile Time Capsule: 1968 Ford Galaxie 500
According to the seller, this 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 has fewer than 10,000 original miles. That’s an average of 168 per year. And that’s also for a 4-door sedan that would have been perfect for a family of four… more»
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Hide-Away Hardtop Project: 1959 Ford Galaxie Skyliner
One of the more interesting cars to come out of the 1950s was the Ford retractable hardtop. For 1957-58, it was based on the Fairlane 500, and for 1959 on the new Galaxie 500 nameplate. Using a myriad of… more»
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390 V8 Power! 1964 Ford Galaxie 500
The 1964 model year was a good one for full-size Fords. The company built upwards of one million Customs, Custom 500s, Galaxie 500s, Country Squires, and the rest. And two-thirds of them were Galaxie 500s, including the seller’s Club… more»
BF Exclusive: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 Project
There are few things sadder than a restoration project that stalls due to health issues. Such is the case with this 1964 Ford Galaxie 500. The current owner has invested seven years in the build, but failing eyesight prevents… more»
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Solid Running Project: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500
From 1959 to the mid-1970s, the Ford Galaxie and Chevrolet Impala competed head-to-head in the full-size arena. And Chevy was the usual (if not every time) victor, though that doesn’t mean that being #2 doesn’t indicate that Ford didn’t… more»
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427 R-Code: 1963½ Ford Galaxie 500
If you think this 1963½ Ford Galaxie looks sinister, its appearance doesn’t deceive. Lurking beneath its hood is the legendary 427 R-Code V8, a motor delivering mountains of power and torque. The first owner focused on outright performance, choosing… more»
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Original 390: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible
We always welcome input from our loyal Barn Finds readers because you can provide excellent feedback and spot wonderful classics for us to feature. Therefore, I must compliment Barn Finder Curvette for using what is obviously a finely-tuned radar to… more»
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32k Original Miles: One Owner 1966 Ford Galaxie 500
If you’re searching for a spacious 1960s classic that presents exceptionally well and has a V8 under the hood, this 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 deserves a close look. There’s little to criticize about its appearance, and the image gallery… more»
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Inspection Invited: 1965 Ford Galaxie 500
Have you ever looked at a classic car and wondered whether it is as good “in the flesh” as it seems in the seller’s listing? That need not be a problem with this 1965 Ford Galaxie 500, because the… more»
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Rebuilt Original 352: 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 LTD
It is always sad when a classic crosses our desks at Barn Finds where the owner must sell due to deteriorating health. Such is the case with this 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 LTD. It presents exceptionally well for a… more»
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True Barn Find: 1963 ½ Ford Galaxie 500
By 1963, Ford was trying to create a performance image for itself. The formal roofline of the Galaxie 500 didn’t fit with that aura, so Ford introduced the “Sports Hardtop” in the middle of the year. It quickly became… more»
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First Year Galaxie: 1959 Ford At No Reserve
Way back when, I recall a 1959 Ford four-door sedan occupying a place in our family’s motor pool. It was a Custom trim level, wore a dull gray hue, and was powered by a six-cylinder engine. As a wee-tike,… more»
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2-For-1: Pair of 1965 Ford Galaxie 500s
Throughout the 1960s and part of the 1970s, the Ford Galaxie competed directly with the Chevrolet Impala (which usually won in the sales race). In 1965, Ford redesigned its full-size cars, and stacked headlights would dominate the styling for… more»
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32k-Mile Survivor: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 390 V8
Throughout the 1960s, the Chevrolet Impala and Ford Galaxie 500 were head-to-head, direct competitors. And, typically, the Ford laid claim to second place in the sales race of full-size automobiles. In 1962, both products wore styling evolutions of the… more»
