True Barn Find: 1966 Ford Galaxie Drop-Top

In 1966, Ford built nearly 30,000 full-size Galaxie convertibles. Yet, 60 years later, when was the last time you saw one in person? This one has been stashed in the seller’s father’s barn for many years and comes with some parts at extra cost. However, the car has been on the market for several months, so it has either never found a new home or the seller neglected to take down the listing. Located in Parker, Colorado, this project/parts car is available here on Facebook Marketplace for $3,500. A salute to “Zappenduster” for the tip.

The Galaxie was a Ford staple from 1959 to 1974. It was in direct competition with the Chevrolet Impala, so American families were the typical buyers. After a redesign in 1965 that included stacked headlights, the styling of the 1966s was a minor evolution. Of the Galaxie drop-tops built in ’66, all but about eight percent were “regular” models, i.e., having an inline-6 or a range of V8s up to 390 cubic inches. The rest were the Galaxie 500 7-Liters, which was a luxury/performance package that boasted a 428 V8 engine that is highly collectible today.

We don’t know the history of this Ford, but it hasn’t been anywhere in a long time. It looks pretty rough, though the seller says the rust is focused on the rear quarter panels. The frame and other pieces are said to be good, and at least one fender has been replaced. We don’t know the displacement of the V8, but a 289 would be a good guess, as is the Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission.

Some parts will go with the car, though the seller isn’t specific. For an extra cost, you can purchase two front clips, a variety of spare engines, extra interior pieces, and a stash of trim. This open-air automobile will need a lot of love if you have a restoration in mind. And hopefully, there are better ones out of the 30,000 built still out there.