1966 Ford 7 Litre 2 Door in Nightmist Blue & Engine Sound on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're at the Carlisle Events in Carlisle PA at the Ford Nationals on 5-31-19.
We're looking at a 1966 Ford 7 Litre in Nightmist Blue Paint. The car features the factory 7 Litre V8 engine.
The car's Owner is Ed Kepner. Ed’s had this car since 1995. Ed shares details of this car he enjoys driving and bringing to car shows with his Friends and Family.
If you’re interested in learning about the different events at the Carlisle Events, go to the website at www.carlisleevents.com
ENJOY!

[@pablocespedes9585]

Simply, one best good looking Fords with all the excellent quality you expect from an American built car from the 60s! The blue color and crean upholstery makes things even more impressive with this car!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)

[@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386]

If you were a kid in the 60's this is the car you would LOVE your Dad to buy.

[@loucostabile]

A good one for sure :-)

[@HotAmericanCars]

Amazing classic, quite rare too and that 7-Litre badge....how cool?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Hot American Cars, Glad to read you enjoy this car, and I think pretty cool :-) Hope you see many more cars you'll enjoy on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@HotAmericanCars]

@@loucostabile I bet we will Lou

[@texanfournow]

1966 was my favorite model year for the Galaxie 500. I remember seeing it before they were sold to the general public. My father was a scientist at the FoMoCo research lab in Dearborn. Each year in the early fall, Ford would put out the new cars on the grass near my father's lab and employees' families could come see them. Every year, the cars had new "looks" unlike these days when the appearance of a model may last 5-10 years. It was an exciting time for a kid who loved cars!

[@loucostabile]

Hi texanfournow , Happy to read this car / video brings back memories of the Galaxie you remember seeing before everybody else got too :-) Fun experience. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@gtpcruiser02]

In 1974 when I was 21 years old had a 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 XL 390 V8, factory air, identical interior in aqua blue with buckets, 3 speed automatic floor shift, console, exterior in aqua blue, black vinyl top. Very powerful, lots of torque, tire smoking shredding, highway cruiser. Came equipped with Sears steel belted radial tires made in France that lasted 70000 miles with lots of abuse. Unbelievable tire life for the 1970's. Looking back now wish I took better care of that well engineered machine.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this one brings back memories of your 1966 Galaxie 500 :-)

[@scdevon]

One of the rarest out there with that 4 speed and factory air. Beautiful Ford.

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you enjoy the rarity of this car :-) Hope you see many more on this YouTybe Channel you'll enjoy.

[@247jimbo]

WoW WoW Wow! they don't get much better than this! gorgeous styling, manual 4 speed, 7L, gorgeous color, and interior color/design. What a find Lou! Man, I'd love to own this....

[@loucostabile]

Hi 247jimbo, Wow x 3 = Winner :-) Lou

[@guitarhole]

Love the Galaxie 500's . Thanks for posting .

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this car is a winner for you :-) You're welcome.

[@johna1160]

Jay Leno tells a funny story of hoodwinking his father into ordering this beast when Dad just wanted a nice family car.

[@michaelcook768]

A great story. You can see his Dad freaking over the engine...hahaha

[@decay21450]

It was more likely Mom who was hoodwinked. My classmate's older brothers got their dad to buy a GTO in 1965 and a Pontiac 421 2+2 the following year. "Fool me twice..."

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing :-)

[@tommylove9270]

@@loucostabile Hello" I agree thanks for sharing, this video! My Brother in law has, the black 4" door model with 454 engen". But back" in 1969" my brother bought, the 2,door "hard top" version. Canary Yellow, Black Intirea, it was a 66" model,Galaxy 500,special built. For a "Smoke Mountain" Moon Shine runner, 428, with twin,. Cut outs, and positive tracktion, heavy duty suspension. The works, l think it cost under two gran. I saw him race a 66" Chevel SS, 396" a 65" Plymouth Fury 383, And I believe a 69" Dodge Cornnet with 426"engen. Smoked them all, wow great too" remember. He was just back from "VetNam" just turned 20", big thank you ! Too all involved in making this video, I love these beautiful muscle cars!!!.

[@davethompson3140]

The wired thing about Jay and his car is he has such fond memories of his father’s car but in his he has taken the original 428 engine out of it and put in a crate motor! If you do that, it’s not a 7.0 litre car anymore! I love Jay’s passion and his collection but on this car, I just don’t get it. He’s created a new car in the body of a Galaxi Seven litre.

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Fantastic! Ed has quite the good looking & nicely optioned Galaxie! For a 1 year only car, they really got this one right!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Glad to read this one is "fantastic" :-) Lou

[@michaelperry7559]

Would buy one of these in heartbeat, my second car ever was a 66 in yellow, buckets, 351 Cleveland. Frame was rusted so bad it just broke in half going over some railroad tracks... good times.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michae;, Happy to read you had a fun 1966 :-) Lou

[@eaglewhitefeather0183]

You got the cars and I have the coffee. Mornin Lou! Nice way to start the day. Have a great day.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Eagle Whitefeather01, Agreed, a nice way to start the day :-) Thank you for the well wishes on the day, and hope you have a great day too, Lou

[@vmat1000]

This car is perfect ! Its just like what my neighbor had when i was a kid of 11 in '66 (though theirs was white). I loved it when he mentioned the roof line. It was always one of my favorite features of this car. Like i mentioned before, i've only seen 2 since then, a red 7 Litre in need of a restoration (but ran and drove) at a Wheels and Deals car lot in the late '80s and a cherry'd out maroon convertible full of family, black top down in a drug store parking lot about 5 years ago. This installment was great. Thanks Lou and Ed !

[@loucostabile]

High praise g mat :-)

[@vmat1000]

@@loucostabile Thanks again, Lou.

[@loucostabile]

My pleasure.

[@juanmelendez2060]

Thanks for your video on the unique 1966 7 litre Ford Galaxy. I saw this car on an old TV ad. Now I could look closer to its great condition and hear the powerful engine sound! Congratulations to you and to the owner of this impressive muscle car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Juan, Happy to share this car with you. Good news! Here is one more for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJ6ahGOPZdZ6j6M

[@tomadkins2866]

I LOVE this car. A 66 Galaxie 7-Litre is my bucket list car. As I came of age in the mid-late 70s, people were practically giving away those thirsty FE powered Galaxies and T-Birds. I always drove a 60s Galaxie XL or Thunderbird. The 66 XL was, by far, my favorite and still is. Sadly, they were just cool used cars back then. They got used up and tossed aside. Between 75 and 85, or so, I purchased 3 1966 7-Litres within 20 miles of my home. 2 of them were within 4 miles. They were Emberglo, Black and Red. 2 automatic, one 4 speed. The Auto's had AC, the 4 speed didn't. There wasn't an AM-FM radio or reclining passenger seat among them. I scoured the local junkyards and never found an AM-FM radio, they were...uncommon. That awesome passenger bucket seat is totally new to me from watching this video. In my 60 years, I've never seen or heard of that option! Back then, I had no idea how rare those cars were. It was only with the Internet that I found out, long after those 3 cars were gone from my life. I hope they survived and are now on the 7-Litre Registry. Having enjoyed 3 7-Litres and with 20-20 hindsight, I look back with some regret and repeat the words that so many of us older "car guys" do. "If I only knew now what I had back then...".

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tom, Happy to read you "LOVE this car" :-) You've had three times the FUN. WELL DONE! Thanks for sharing, Lou

[@stephensmart7388]

Gorgeous looking Ford Galaxie inside and outside hope you are Well Lou Best Wishes Regards Steve in the UK

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve in UK, When I'm around cars I'm well :-) Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car, and best wishes to you too, Lou

[@rightlanehog3151]

It is great to see this classic is still driven.

[@loucostabile]

Agreed :-)

[@johncollins7423]

Agree 💯%. Too many are shut away in garages, or doomed to life as a "trailer queen".

[@CRUISOMATIC]

Just fallen in love, this car sure has style! Nice to see people caring for sth different from Mustangs, Mopars and Chevys, for a change :)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris Matic, Glad to read you "love" this car :-) Lou

[@Johnnycdrums]

Beautiful 7 Litre piece. They also were produced with the 427 R code engine.

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you enjoy this "beautiful" car :-)

[@leeroymeadows5566]

very rare , I had a friend that had one . he just passed not long ago & his family sold it & and his whole collection. 64 red on red 427 4speed galaxie also. I think all R code Galaxies were 4 speed correct me if I,m wrong

[@Johnnycdrums]

@Robrrt Barkddsle ; About 40 427 R codes in the 7 Litre trim package.

[@davethompson3140]

You have to appreciate a guy with a fantastic scarce muscle car who still drives it Bravo!, looks like a blast to drive!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dave, I agree, fun to drive & ride in them :-) Lou

[@davelister1]

In Scotland the gas price is so high you would have to sell your kidney to afford to run a 7 litre 😱.We all know what "organisation" has us over a barrel !The car would make a really nice ornament 😂

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dave Lister, Smiles per gallon in Scotland :-) Lou

[@opera93]

Thanks, interestingly it is always great to see , hear from People in other countries , etc....Car siblings,etc,

[@velocita8842]

Beautiful Car...Like new. Older guys really take pride in their cars!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Many times when you work hard for something, you'll do what you need to to preserve it.

[@davedavis775]

Very cool car. And a factory AC car. Gotta love cars like these. Ford made some nice automobiles in the 60's and 70's . These were the cars people went for. Now it's the SUVs and lots of pickups. How the times have changed.

[@loucostabile]

Hi David Davis, Happy to read you think this car is "Very cool" :-) Lou

[@fredanddebramacdonald2445]

Great car and story! I knew a gal who had a 66 Galaxy, but with a wimpy 289. This version was rare even when new. I can’t remember ever seeing one Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Fred and Debra MacDonald, Happy to read this is a car you haven't seen before. Enjoy sharing this rare treat :-) Lou

[@20alphabet]

Great job on resurrecting this noble beast! Jay Leno loves his too.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this car (and Jay Leno does too - Nice)

[@Slimjim260]

So cool monster galaxy with a 4speed beautiful Lou!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Paul, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this "Monster Galaxy" :-) Lou

[@hastensanders4996]

I purchased a 7 Litre Ford Galaxie 500 new and drove it many years. one afternoon while driving on I-85 with a speed of 85 miles an hour the right rear tire blew out and the car just sat down on that side and it never wobbled. It had touring suspension, stiff. Automatic C6 transmission. The odometer stopped operating, it would show the speed but not the mileage, and the AC compressor had to be shut down account knocking and had to be replaced. Had disc brakes on the front like the Thunderbird. I wish I had kept it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Hasten Sanders, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@josephromano6825]

Nice car Lou! 428, 4speed and air conditioning amazing car!

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read the details you enjoy on this "amazing car!" Joseph :-)

[@scottmassey4330]

Very nice, love the overall originality of it. Please keep it so.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Scott Massey, Enjoy reading you enjoy the originality of this car :-) I like them original, or back to original too, Lou

[@thyslop1737]

Car is the BOMB.

[@loucostabile]

Nice !

[@hansgruber650]

I was 11 when it came out, luv the styling and built models of it, great looking car.

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you love the styling of this car :-)

[@truthray2885]

That's a beauty. Love it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Truth Ray, Happy to read "Love it" :-) Lou

[@truthray2885]

@@loucostabile I've got a 63.5 restomodded sport roof coupe I'll bet you'd love. Painted it Porsche Sport Classic Gray and put custom dyed "Ferrari Orange" interior in it, and it glows - GLOWS, my friend! Stroked 390 out to 445 ci too! 🙂

[@gene978]

One of my FAVORITE Years for Ford. Was not a fan of the ‘67 model but in ‘66 the car just looked right inside and out. I went for a ride in a used ‘66 LTD coupe in 1980 and the car was so smooth and quiet I didn’t know the car was running. Amazing how even then these were refined.

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read this one is a favorite of yours :-)

[@audieconrad8995]

What a stunner Lou. Soooo many great luxery/performance cars from this era - great example!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Audie Conrad, Glad to read this car is a "stunner" :-) Lou

[@c.d.scalemodels9198]

Beautiful car & even more beautiful color too.......AWESOME!!!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi C.D. Scale Models, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@c.d.scalemodels9198]

Lou Costabile yup, I’m already subbed Lou...... thanks sir

[@thoreakes1439]

Beautiful car

[@loucostabile]

Hi Thor, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@jerryhayden8720]

😍👍 Man that's one fine ride.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@dayalanvelan3070]

One of the best looking classic Ford's. Awesome car . Happy motoring

[@loucostabile]

H dayalan velan, Thank you for viewing and sharing you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@Snoozz]

My first car was a 66 Ford Galaxie XL. Two door silver with the same interior as this car except in black. 390 ci. Very nice car. Lots of memories in that one.

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read this video brings back memories of your 1st car :-)

[@happycamper608]

That was my very first car. I was 16 in 1968 and I bought a white 7 litre with black interior. For a while I had the fastest car at my high school.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Happy Camper, Sounds like wonderful memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@JeffKing310]

Very good example - the body panel fit is better than factory. Lou, the volume of high quality, interesting and entertaining videos you put out is incredible. Thank you.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff King, Nice attention to details :-) Thank you for the kind words on this material on this KZbin Channel, and you're welcome, Lou

[@redtorino]

The '66 7-Litre was a one-year-only model as Ed said; in '67, the 7-Litre became an option package for the Galaxie 500 XL.

[@leeroymeadows5566]

now some one is making pent roof valve covers for 351s & 460s. Shows how popular this engine still is. Name another engine that has been popular so long guys are making valve covers that look like another engine. Next they will be pent roofs for chevys , I hope noy

[@loucostabile]

Hi Keith Coppage, Did you see this one too? Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJ6ahGOPZdZ6j6M

[@joeford860]

Not a Ford man but I love to have this Ford.

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@loucostabile]

Hey wait a minute... How car Joe Ford not be a Ford man? Maybe this car is the converter :-) Lou

[@JeffKing310]

Lou Costabile I’m sensing a backstory!

[@joeford860]

@@loucostabile Thinking about changing my last name to Chrysler.

[@joemccarthy4532]

MAGNIFICENT and GORGEOUS

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@garbage854]

WOW 😀

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@garbage854]

@@loucostabile 😀

[@gixxer750r3]

Absolutely one of my favorite full size American cars EVER! And you got one with a MANUAL - how cool!! When I watch "Fantomworks" on TV, often I see what looks to be one of these stuck in the back somewhere. I think Leno has one also. You are one lucky guy to have one this nice. I usually make at least one Carlisle show a year but could not do so this year. Would have liked to have seen this in person. Thanks for sharing it!

[@loucostabile]

Hi GIXXER750R, High praise for this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@pdinardo9472]

That 7 litres Galaxy is just awesome. Has the 428 ,with 4 speed. It's in immaculate condition.

[@loucostabile]

Hi P DiNardo, Glad to read you think this car is "awesome" :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@storyteller1749]

Beautiful automobile. Jay Leno tells the story of how he basically tricked his father into buying one of these back in the day.. Funny stuff. The interior on this car is gorgeous. I would love to own one of these.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Story Teller, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this dark blue car :-) Lou

[@storyteller1749]

@@loucostabile lol it was a shocker. Its not green. 😁 But really a beautiful automobile.

[@chuckster3629]

Sweet car. Very rare these days. Wish my '65 Galaxie had come with front disc brakes.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chuck Ster, Glad to read you enjoy this "sweet" car :-) Sounds like you have a cool car too, Lou

[@Lorestat]

This is truly a remarkable car. Great find and Thanks for sharing this..

[@loucostabile]

Hi Stan, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Here is the link to another one I think you'll enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJ6ahGOPZdZ6j6M

[@jeremythompson9895]

Beautiful car Lou. Always liked the full size Ford's of the early to mid 60s. Heard there is a cream colored 65 Galaxie out there with a factory 427 SOHC/4 speed combo. It's one of three Ford's ever to come from the factory with the legendary 427 Cammer.....which Ford rated at 615hp with a single 4 barrel and 657hp with dual quads. Incredible numbers for 1960s technology. Really kinda dangerous with 1960s tire/brake/suspension technology lol. Probably one of the reasons the Cammer was banned by NASCAR. Would love to see you do a video on that one if you can find where it is.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeremy Thompson, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) If I find it with a Care Taker, stay tuned and you'll see it, Lou

[@scottmassey4330]

Jeremy Thompson yes, yes, yes.

[@markg7030]

I believe there was 1 built by engineering for testing. It was not built by the factory nor was it sold to the public. There was a magazine article about it published back in the day. This is how folklore gets started.

[@michaelcook768]

Absolutely breathtaking!

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@jewllake]

Love your channel Lou! I'd love to drop that engine in my 64 Ford Galaxie!

[@loucostabile]

Thank you jewllake regarding the kind words on this KZbin Channel. It's appreciated :-) This motor would be a fun one to drop in, Lou

[@acts2211]

What an awesome piece of History and the guy drives the car he also vintage New York license plates on it which is a nice touch period Proper

[@loucostabile]

High praise for this piece of history :-)

[@majorpayne5289]

👍😎Good stuff Mr Lou👍 7L (428) For the public, was severely ‘De-Tuned’ but could easily surpass 500 HP & 500 lbs. torque monster. Not a FORD fan however this engine is still EVERYWHERE from CA to NY. Dump trucks, school busses & such ‘buried’ in the nations junk yards awaiting resurrection. Kuddos to this Gentleman for bringing back old school Cool😎✌️ (Factory😂335BHP, 430lbs-T=4400rpm) 😂😂😂 STUMP PULLING TORQUE! Heavy 4 bolt main engines of the day! 🇺🇸would pass anything except a Gas station Thx Lou👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Major Payne, Glad to read this one is a good stump puller for you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@senorkaboom]

We had 3 neighbors who had Fords. One had a 1965, the other a 1966 and the third had a 1967 station wagon. We bettered them all when we bought a 1968 Pontiac LeMans, until another neighbor got a 1968 Ford.

[@doglips1958]

It's a Pontiac. How did you "better" them???

[@senorkaboom]

doglips1958 It was a new car. They were 1, 2, or 3 model years behind. WE had a NEW car, current year! Sniff!!

[@senorkaboom]

doglips1958 It was a new car. They were 1, 2, or 3 model years behind. WE had a NEW car, current year! Sniff!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi senorkaboom. Fun car memories from the neighborhood :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@BRatigan]

Ed is my good friend and he has three of these and two Shelby GT500s old and new. I really miss him being so far away.

[@loucostabile]

Hi William Ratigan, Glad you could see your Friend on this video and thank you for sharing :-) Lou

[@wildvandee1079]

That is a very unique car and I am Glad Classic cars exist I don't know who I would be if they didn't. I like the way it rumbles if it was a bit more aggressive just a little bit I would be head-over-heels but I'm already In love❤

[@loucostabile]

Hi drew vendee, Happy to read your comment, and I believe you're on the right KZbin Channel for you, Lou

[@LMacNeill]

Very original 7-Litre! Well done!

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you enjoy this episode :-)

[@edb.3313]

Very nice Lou, this is gorgeous. I'll bet she runs as good as she looks.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ed B., Glad to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@tippey2011]

I love this 1966 I had a 1965 wagon it had the four barrel 352 cubic inch motor would no t pass a gas station. I prefer the 1966 the lines are cleaner. I love the grill.the same used on the LTD model. That seat was awesome! Love the color a torquey engine. My for was hard on motor mounts too. But I great old car. I like this Jay Leno has a seven Liter. That is the first time I ever saw one. Love the owner of this car and a great piece of history!! Thanks Lou for sharing!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve Flad, Glad to read you love this one :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@jorgewatanabe9083]

I had one in guardsman blue , under the street lights it looked dark purple, the list price was about $ 4780.00. It had p/w , a/c , C6 and towing package. I saw Jay Leno 7litre restoration but didn't have the white pin stripping like original. I Had the 64 and half Mustang but the 7 was my favorite car

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jorge, Happy to read this video brings back memories of your blue car :-) Lou

[@benij.2621]

this is one of A kind 4 speed am.fm radio wao I was only 7 yrs old when this car was built

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you enjoy the rarity of this car :-)

[@johnhull6363]

Minor correction Lou the proper name for that color is "Nightmist Blue"

[@johnhull6363]

7.0 Litre luxury

[@loucostabile]

Hi John Hull, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@loucostabile]

Title of video & Color corrected. Thank you!

[@pontiacgrandprix733]

Perfect car, Jay Leno has one, burgundy automatic, he put a Rousch racing 7 little in it, 4 wheel discs, beefed up trans, leather interior and air, but this one is original

[@loucostabile]

Perfect car = Winner :-)

[@mp-lh4um]

I like that color blue.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@rbrauto1]

WOW----------- NOW THAT'S A CAR, NOT THE JUNK MADE TODAY.

[@loucostabile]

Hi rick rothchild, Happy to receive a "WOW" from you :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@robertbennett5192]

Tim Allen is grunting as we speak. And Clyde Barrow is truly doing pirouettes in his grave. I owned a 66 Galaxy but never knew these things existed, but then I guess I looked the part of a poor kid back then. This is without a doubt Ford’s best at one- upsmanship in the car wars of the sixties. But the ultimate compliment is the mention of the passenger headrest and reclining seat. It must be the true conception of the term “CAR SEX” !!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert Bennett, Happy to read this car / video brings back memories of your 66 Galaxie :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and I hope you see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy....and this Thursday you're going to see another one like this so stay tuned, Lou

[@MegaTmarshall]

A 7 Liter badge on an American car in 1966??? Even Canada didn't go metric until the late 1970's...very rare and unusual. A beautiful car to have! Congrats on your find.

[@loucostabile]

Hi ted marshall, Thank you for viewing and I like your attention to details and perspective. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you;l enjoy, Lou

[@leeroymeadows5566]

no metric bolts on cars until 78 , thank you jimmy carter,we all had to instantly buy twice as much tools to do our jobs.One american bolt right next to it a metric. Carter has recently lost the badge of worst prez in history, to the last administration which made carter look like a profiteer. Jimmy is so glad to have the moniker off his back. The badge was the only thing metric on the car

[@brucebyrnes5996]

Awesome Ford !

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you enjoy this car :-)

[@jonpaulcottrell7314]

I LOVE this Car!

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@thealien6900]

I am a GM guy but that car is sweeeet!!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)

[@robertoebasta208]

Amazing video Lou, have a nice Week end giù and your family 😊😊😊👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Roberto Benigni, High praise for this episode :-) Thank you for the well wishes, and hope you and your Family has a nice weekend too, Lou

[@msacco175]

You find the good ones. Luv it lou

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you're enjoying the cars I like to share with you :-)

[@chas4780]

Absolutely gorgeous car! !

[@loucostabile]

High praise Chas :-)

[@5inthehole]

Very nice .Thx Lou!

[@loucostabile]

It's my pleasure and you're welcome Brady Dog.

[@joeford860]

Thanks for the video Lou.

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Joe.

[@SaiKumar-wd4hj]

crazy car 👌👌👌👌👌

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)

[@paulausherman727]

That is 1 beautiful 7 later that is the best of the best far as I'm concerned

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@blackscotydog]

great he drives it!!!

[@loucostabile]

Agreed :-)

[@CHaas-bn3xi]

That's what you call a real sleeper

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@edwu8253]

Great car & great video

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this car and video :-)

[@zoroofarabiachallengerofda2150]

this is my favorite lover car

[@loucostabile]

Winner :-)

[@alankulchecki3160]

I currently have one like this. Its not a 7 litre, But it is a 66 LTD with the 428 (Q code) and a 4 speed (trans 5) The LTD has the same roof line and is a 2 door with a bench seat. Original color was vintage burgundy. I bet its more rare than the beautiful 7 litre featured here.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Alan, Sounds like you have a cool car too for sure :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@seand2711]

I love it. Beautiful example.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you love it :-)

[@acts2211]

I just learned something reading the article from Hemmings as I pause the video apparently you can get a q code 428 or an r code 427- 428 had power brakes. What an interesting piece of History they only made 38 428 , that's unbelievable

[@loucostabile]

Hi acts2211, Thank you for sharing the research :-) Lou

[@horaciovivanco]

Hermoso este Ford Galaxy, mi admiracion desde Argentina ¡ Saludos y a disfrutarlo !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Horacio Vivanco, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou Did you see this one? kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJ6ahGOPZdZ6j6M

[@garywood9525]

That passenger seat option was also on the T-bird from 1964-79 . Since those seats in the XL and 7 Litre were an upgrade for those models and look very much like the 66 T-Bird seats.....FORD must have offered that Option in the Galaxie XL as well for the $45.00 extra charge .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary wood, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@jakespeed63]

Fantastic Automobile!! So luxurious and muscular at the same time. Probably very expensive when new. Beautiful features inside and out. Jay Leno has a burgundy example.

[@loucostabile]

Hi jakespeed63, High praise for this car :-) Lou

[@larryhawkins3294]

I was 13 yrs old when these cars were introduced. It had a base price of around $3598. I remember seeing these vehicles in Ford showrooms when my father was shopping for a new car. With options noted in the video this car had a bottom sticker of about $4450. That placed this Ford solidly in the medium priced field comparable to a similarly priced Pontiac Starchief Executive or a Mercury Montclair.

[@opera93]

Thanks, Guys! Actually, little more elegant than my FORD **66 GALAXIE 500/XL, 4 SPD/352 /Burgandy/ Black INT, IWHT *NO A/ c or Disc Brakes ( I added Metallic HD BRAKES). Was nice cruiser for some five years at Pharmacy School Purdue,etc. for me: had to **upgrade Shocks, tires , add COOLANT RECOVERY SYSTEM , which was available * retrofit**, only at FORD Dealers **initially in **1967(interestingly from POPULAR MECHANICS STORIES: maybe some Ford Experts know additional??) as mine DID NOT HAVE CRS SYSTEM/Tank...Also, the Emergencey Blinker is in glove Box( at least mine was)......Anyways I did secretly lust for a 428/ maybe 427 XL, (particularly a RARE CONVERTIBLE), if I could afford the gas bill....etc. Good stuff..!,,

[@loucostabile]

Hi Opera, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Galaxie :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

[@wesleycook6921]

I have only saw 3 of these cars. This one, jay leno’s , and a nice example in Sarasota fl missing 1 of the 7 litre badges. I love the color of this car. Very nice

[@loucostabile]

Hi Wesley Cook, Thank you for viewing and sharing the rarity of this car :-) Lou

[@wayneprintup5409]

One of my fav fords

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read this one is a favorite of yours :-)

[@chuckster3629]

If you think the 7 Litre fender badge is hard to find, try finding a '65 Galaxie 500 badge. They simply don't exist. And they're made of very brittle pot metal.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chuck Ster, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@thewilscott]

Another great video, car choice. Thanks

[@loucostabile]

Thank you W Scott :-)

[@elizabethcherry920]

Too bad Jay Leno 7 Litre is restro moded, the stock version is a wonderful car, except for the drum front brakes and if I was able to buy one of these 7 litre the brakes would be all that I would update. Great video and I hope the convertible shows up.

[@hamerplayer1229]

Jay would love to own this!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Elizabeth Cherry, Happy to read you find this car wonderful :-) Appreciate the kind words on the video, Lou P.S. If I see a convertible and Care Taker, you will too :-)

[@robmastro8620]

i thought the 7 litres came with front disc brakes from the factory

[@dnanestrau]

Rob Mastro Right - discs were available on all '66 full size Fords. Not sure if they were standard with the 7 Litre package.

[@dnanestrau]

This one has factory 4 piston caliper front discs. The brake pedal pad has the emblem on it.

[@bdogjr7779]

Awesome Lou《☆》Sweet ride :*: Jay Leno loves them too🤓☻🤠

[@loucostabile]

Hi BDOG JR, Glad you and Jay Leno enjoy this car :-) Lou

[@opera93]

Interestingly, I forgot to mention, how much and many GALAXIE XL STUFF is included in 7 LITER....AND YES THAT is quite a four speed shift: do not believe I ever wondered what gear, or ,missed a shift in my ‘66....(see my comments 1966 GALAXIE XL 4 spd/500, below,).....ALSO, kind of **funny how some of these Galaxies were optioned, equipped, & ordered: either by Customer or Dealers And, FORD PERFORMANCE/ MOTORCRAFT big help in the “ zDay”.......I found out mine not really made for vigorous Driving,:braking,turning, ( I,had to quickly **upgrade a lot),Anyways, thanks again...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Opera, Thank you for viewing, sharing, and glad to read you had one too, Lou

[@ALABAMAHEADHUNTER]

That's a very nice Car ! I would love to get out and cruise it a 100 mph on a good road . Really like the Galaxies ..

[@loucostabile]

Hi ALABAMAHEADHUNTER, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou

[@waynemgtregear7228]

Ford Galaxi out of this world

[@loucostabile]

Good one :-)

[@thevampirehunter8965]

LOOK SIMILAR OTHER BROTHER ,. FORD FAIRLANE 500,...GREAT JOB,...I LOVE THIS CAR....

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you love this car :-)