Sandwiched between the Galaxie 500 and the LTD in 1968 was the Galaxie XL. Ford’s marketing people hyped the XL fastback as the “top choice for active people” with its sweeping good looks and powerful V8 choices. This ’68… more»
Galaxie 500
Mar 12, 2021 • For Sale • 38 Comments
64k Original Miles: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500
This 1964 Ford Galaxie is a stunning-looking car, and it appears that its next owner will not need to spend a cent on it. Not only is it a low-mileage survivor, but the seller has gone through the vehicle… more»
Feb 27, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Buried in the Brush: 1971 Ford Galaxie 500
From 1959 through 1974, the Galaxie 500 was constantly doing battle with the Chevy Impala as leading car in their bracket. The full-sized Fords would be redesigned for 1971, including the bread-n-butter 500. This 2-door hardtop with the same… more»
Feb 27, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
One Owner Project: 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible
Just as Pepsi has always tried to outsell Coke, the Ford Galaxie had the same challenge with Chevy’s Impala in the 1960s. A case in point would be the 1965 model year. The Galaxie was restyled and had the… more»
Feb 25, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Ran When Parked: 1968 Ford Galaxie 500
Over the years, Ford sold a lot of Galaxie 500s. It was their bread-and-butter car for quite some time, just as the Impala was Chevrolet’s. The most noticeable change for 1968 that the full-size cars went back to horizontal… more»
Feb 20, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Bargain Classic: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 Sedan
If you’re in the market for a classic automobile project for under $1000, you know how slim the pickins can be – especially nowadays with YouTube people snapping them up left and right. Well, here’s your chance to get… more»
Feb 20, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Z-Code Project: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible
The Ford Galaxie was created in the late 1950s to compete with Chevy’s Impala. By 1962, all full-size Fords wore the Galaxie badge, with “500” and “500/XL” denoting the higher series. Some say this was to tie into the… more»
Feb 13, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Same Family 40 Years: 1966 Ford LTD
In the mid-60s, Ford gambled that there was a void in the market for a luxurious medium-price car and created the Galaxie 500 LTD. The idea was a hit and soon copied by Chevrolet, AMC, Dodge and Plymouth. For… more»
Feb 5, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Big-Block Survivor: 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 Fastback
Ford Motor Co. redesigned their full-size cars for 1965 and brought out the LTD to raise the level of comfort to their products. This included the Galaxie 500 whose advertising proclaimed that these cars were quieter than a Rolls-Royce,… more»
Jan 16, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
390 V8 Project: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500
The third generation of the Ford Galaxies’ included the 1967’s which were the third year in a row to wear stacked double headlights. This once proud ’67 Galaxie 500 2-door hardtop is a project that comes with a variety… more»
Jan 14, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Drop Top Barn Find: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500
Convertibles from the 1960s were always cool cars. Big, sleek, and powerful. You could grab the family or your friends and go for a cruise on a Saturday night at 25 cents per gallon for gas! We’re told this… more»
Nov 3, 2020 • For Sale • 13 Comments
DIY Special: 1966 Ford Galaxie Sedan
The previous owner of this 1966 Ford Galaxie started restoring the vehicle, but the process stalled. The car sat in a selection of sheds and barns for 19-years, but it has recently been removed from its hiding place. It… more»
Sep 19, 2020 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Factory Drag Car: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Lightweight
There was once a time when car manufacturers were heavily involved in all facets of motorsport. Today they tend to function mostly as engine suppliers for various categories. In days gone by, they would manufacture full factory specials designed… more»
Sep 4, 2020 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Retractable Hardtop! 1959 Ford Galaxie Skyliner
If you were asked to identify one car from the 1950s that was either the most unique or outrageous, would it be the Ford retractable hardtop? You remember, don’t you, that full-size Ford from 1957-59 where the entire roof… more»
Aug 22, 2020 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Two-Owner 1964 Ford Galaxie Country Squire
Up until 2015, this 1964 Galaxie Country Squire had belonged to the same family since new. That family treated the car with complete respect, and the current owner has carried on that tradition. He has now decided to part… more»
Jun 24, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
All Original: 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Hardtop
It would appear that this 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Hardtop was parked in 1978, and while it is now in need of a full restoration, it does seem to be a solid and complete vehicle that is 100% original… more»
