In 1965, Ford decided to give buyers of its full-size cars a luxury option and dubbed it the Galaxie 500 LTD. Its ride quality and quietness were advertised to be better than that of a Rolls-Royce. The idea worked… more»
Galaxie 500
Jun 19, 2023 • Auctions • 10 Comments
BF Auction: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500
Some project builds are more complicated than others, and those with rust requiring attention can prove offputting for potential buyers. However, this 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 could be the ideal candidate for an enthusiast harboring those feelings. It is… more»
May 25, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Looking For A Good Home: 1968 Ford Galaxie 500
In the 1960s, the Galaxie 500 was to Ford as the Impala was to Chevrolet: a well-equipped (but not luxurious) car for the whole family. Though Ford’s new Mustang was the hottest thing going at the time, the full-size… more»
May 6, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Drive it Home: 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Hardtop
So, do you fancy an Arizona holiday with an affordable project car that you could drive home as the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? That dream could become a reality with this 1966 Ford Galaxie… more»
Mar 25, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Tidy Driver: 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible
We seem to have had a run on classic Ford Convertibles recently at Barn Finds, and this 1966 Galaxie 500 is another example. It presents well as a driver-grade vehicle, with no apparent needs. With warm weather on our… more»
Mar 18, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Q-Code 428! 1966 Ford Galaxie 500
The Ford Galaxie 500 got a restyle on the outside and underneath for 1965, but it wasn’t until the following year that the Galaxie 500 7-Litre was introduced, sporting a new 428 engine under the hood for ’66. Back… more»
Mar 18, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Parked 30 Years: 1970 Ford Country Sedan Wagon
Although it didn’t come quite as well trimmed out as the more upscale Country Squire, Ford’s Country Sedan got the people-moving job done capably back in the day if you had a large family. And while it was considered… more»
Mar 8, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
One Owner 390 V8: 1968 Ford Galaxie 500
This 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 convertible looks to be a low-mileage, one-family-owned car that needs nothing more than a new home. But the VIN provided, and the seller’s description, don’t quite agree. The seller says this is a Galaxie… more»
Mar 2, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Super Stock Tribute: 1963 ½ Ford Galaxie
We saw this car last about a year ago. It’s a recreation of a Super Stock racing machine that racked up a lot of wins back in the day. With its lightweight sheet metal and fire-breathing 427 cubic-inch V8,… more»
Feb 4, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
406 Tri-Power G-Code 4-Speed! 1962 Ford Galaxie 500
Most of the time when the Ford Galaxie 500 comes up in an automotive conversation, I often think of full-size family-oriented cars, usually sedans. These cars were well-received upon their introduction as a 1959 model and proved to be… more»
Jan 19, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
427/4-Speed! 1964 Ford Galaxie 500
When a buyer walked into a Ford dealership in 1964, intent on driving away in a new Galaxie 500, they faced various engine choices. While some opted for the sedate six, others sought a car offering true performance potential…. more»
Jan 18, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
One Owner: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 Sunliner
The heyday of the American convertible was likely during the 1960s. Every automaker seemed to have one for every size of car they built. At Ford, they would be known as the Sunliner from 1952 to 1964, including this… more»
Jan 17, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Buried Alive! 1965 Ford Galaxie 500
In the 1960s, the Galaxie 500 was to Ford as the Impala was to Chevrolet. And, by all accounts, it finished second in the sales game every time, especially in 1965 when Chevy sold more than one million full-size… more»
Nov 7, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
390 V8/3-Speed: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL
The Ford Galaxie 500 was born in 1959, an upgrade to the Fairlane series and likely in response to the Chevrolet Impala. Until 1965 when the LTD debuted, it was Ford’s nicest senior car, and the nameplate would survive… more»
Sep 30, 2022 • For Sale • 34 Comments
427 FE 8V V8/4-Speed! 1964 Ford Galaxie 500
A trip to your local Ford dealer back in ’64 saw the buyer finding a more sculpted-type look on the Galaxie 500 than in the previous year’s offering, a design that was actually intended to make the car more… more»
Sep 29, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
30k Mile Survivor? 1967 Ford Galaxie 500
To capitalize on the image created by the “Space Race” of the late 1950s, Ford introduced the Galaxie series in 1959. It would be the equivalent of the Chevy Impala in the full-size pegging order. It would serve the… more»
