1965 Ford Galaxie: From Space Age Style to Modern Dream Car

The 1965 Ford Galaxie, not to be confused with the Ford Galaxy, a minivan produced from 1995 until 2023 for the European market. That’s a whole different story! The Ford Galaxie is a true icon of American automotive history, embodying the spirit of the mid-1960s with its sleek design and powerful performance. Its smooth lines and distinctive chrome accents evoke a sense of elegance and style, making it a favorite among classic car enthusiasts. One fun fact about the 1965 Galaxie is that it was available in a range of body styles including a convertible, hardtop, and sedan, catering to different tastes and preferences. Under the hood, the 1965 Galaxie boasted impressive engine options including the legendary 427 V8 engine that delivered exhilarating power and speed. This engine, known for its performance in NASCAR races, gave the Galaxie a reputation for being a formidable force on the road. Another interesting fact is that the Galaxie was equipped with innovative features for its time such as power steering and power brakes, which enhanced the driving experience and set it apart from its competitors.
The interior of the 1965 Ford Galaxie was designed with comfort and luxury in mind, featuring spacious seating and upscale amenities. Its dashboard and controls were thoughtfully laid out to provide drivers with easy access to essential functions. With its timeless design, impressive performance, and innovative features, the 1965 Ford Galaxie remains a classic symbol of American automotive excellence.
#FunFact: An armored 1965 Galaxie was almost used for President Lyndon B. Johnson's inauguration parade. Security officials deemed it too big and boxy, opting for a smaller car at the last minute.
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[@whatsamattayu3257]

One if the demos my father brought home for the1965 model year was just like the blue LTD shown in this video. I remember how radically the design had changed from the '64 models. One thing that stood, oddly enough, was a dash light that illuminated COLD, when you first started the engine. It then shut off when the engine reached a certain temperature. The LTD was soon replaced with a series of Country Squire models, which better suited our large family.

[@SpockvsMcCoy]

1965 was also the first model year for the two LTD models...2-Door and 4-Door hardtops. They were initially called Galaxie 500 LTD for that model year. Ford was so successful with the 1965 LTD that Chevrolet offered a $200 Caprice option on the Impala Sport Sedan months later in mid-1965. The newly redesigned full-size 1965 Chevrolet had a blockbuster model year with 1.6 Million units sold. Despite the massive redesign, these full-size 1965 Fords were far behind with approximately 1 Million units sold. The Caprice was not as popular as the LTD during these model years... but the Impala and Impala Super Sport models crushed sales of the Galaxie 500 and Galaxie 500 XL models. The full-size 1965 Plymouth models were also totally redesigned... but their model year sales were only 330,000 units.

[@davidcoudriet8439]

Had a 65 ltd hardtop sedan. Black interior, daylily yellow out. 4 bbl 390 dual exhausts from the factory. After it being sold to 2 friends ( never do that) I found it in a junkyard. Sure do miss it..

[@johnkohlmeyer1499]

My Grandfather had a teal 65. Floated like a butterfly

[@KingRoseArchives]

What a great memory. Thank you for watching and sharing!

[@richardb1791]

I found those later 60's and 70's Fords very appealing. Still do. I have a Ford Escape and F150 now, and they are OK, but the earlier Fords were very solid and nice.

[@kingelvis7035]

It was relatively narrow at 77" wide despite 2" wider rear tread. Also first Ford with curved side glass. Very much sincere flattery of GM in all coil suspension and perimeter frame.

[@SpockvsMcCoy]

That is correct... along with an approximately 200 lbs reduction in weight and larger 15-inch wheels with narrower tires. These 1965 Ford models were imitating the Lincoln Continental's boxy design. However, GM's "coke bottle" styling was so successful that the full-size 1966 through 1968 Ford cars had a slightly more rounded design with about a 1" increase in width. The stacked headlights were an imitation of the big Pontiac.

[@rdhudon7469]

My Aunt had a black one with a blue interior . I was a wee one but still remember it clearly .

[@charlesb7019]

I always thought the 65 Fords were very handsome.

[@josephdegrazio2355]

My mom had a white 65 with a 289 cu. That car was a rocket. When she bought it she could fill the tank with premium gas for 5 dollars. Those were great days.

[@seana806]

Ironically, I’m in the process of trying to get a ‘66 Ford Galaxie 500 4 door hardtop with the 289 in it. Won’t win any spots car competitions, but will sure get me everywhere with the reliable 289 under the hood.

[@KingRoseArchives]

WOW, good luck!! Let us know when you find it, SERIOUSLY. Thank you for watching!!

[@KingRoseArchives]

What great memories! Thank you for sharing!!

[@tonychavez2083]

Ford sold sooo many of those 65-66’ Galaxies….

[@KingRoseArchives]

Indeed they did. Thank you for watching!!

[@williammurray1341]

My dad bought a '65 with his promotion to E6 money.

[@aliendroneservices6621]

2 doors and 17.5 feet long. My current car has 5 doors and is 13 feet long (and probably has more cargo-room, as well).

[@rndyh77]

They filmed that in Golden Colorado.

[@KingRoseArchives]

Thank you for watching!

[@Modeltnick]

We had a new one with the 352 engine. It was a real gas hog, as I recall.

[@user-kd3uo8ze5b]

🇺🇸💪👌😎

[@user-kd3uo8ze5b]

Америка самая великая автомбильная держава.

[@KingRoseArchives]

We've had our fair share of not-so-popular cars too. Thank you for watching!

[@ToraDejiko]

デカい縦グロ。

[@KingRoseArchives]

It was a bit of land ship wasn't it?! Thank you for watching!