1966 Ford Galaxie 500 7 Litre Convertible in Burgundy & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

[@lklpalka]

1966 Ford styling was really a home run, especially the front end. Also the suspension, sound isolation and frame improvements that made them 'Rolls-Royce Quiet'. NICE car, thanks guys! Viewing this makes me aware of how sick and tired I am of this SUV period.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ed, Happy to read you appreciate the styling of 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

[@paulncvic]

Styling home run for sure! Most handsome sixties full sized Ford.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Lou, I agree with EVERYBODY, what a fine car in a perfect color combination. Thanks for spending so much time with the dreamlike brochures.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Right Lane Hog, My pleasure sharing with you and glad you're along for the ride :-) Lou

[@acts2211]

What a gem. I've heard of this 7 liter coupe, didn't know they made any of them in a convertible . rare piece of History indeed

[@loucostabile]

Fun finding this convertible to share with you :-)

[@michaelbryant7377]

I purchased a 1968 Ford Galaxie 500XL Convertible with a 460 engine under the hood. A perfect car to cruise around with the top down. That is a great looking car, there!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Sounds like a fun car :-) Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@MisterDofJD]

I had one back in my younger years, around 1970 in Quebec. White over red with a rag top and 4 speed manual. Didn't really know what I had , but I do now. I did see another in a car show near London Ontario but automatic. Loved the car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi MisterDofJD, Happy to read this car / video brings back memories of the one you had :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@marcushume2240]

Terrific. Real gem. A sleeper and plenty of power. Thank you spending the time highlighting every option. That's quite fascinating. Color combination absolutely outstanding. Our family owned a 1969 ford Fairlane station wagon back in the day. It was fun to drive. Thank you for sharing Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Marcus, High praise you enjoy this "Real gem" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@darylkik777]

Growing up in the 1980,s everyone had a favorite Mustang or Camaro. That is except for me. A 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 7 Litre Convertible was always my dream. Everyone could have a Mustang but how how often did you see a beauty like this? I still have an original advertisement for the car in a frame by my bed to dream about.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Daryl, Happy to read this is the "dream car" for you :-) You don't see this one at all, and my pleasure being able to share this car with you, Lou

[@larryhawkins3294]

Love this video Lou. If you noticed in the brochure the XLS, LTD, 7 Litre and the Country Squire wagons had premium die cast grilles that put their 66 Mercury cousins to shame. The regular Galaxie 500 convertible in the brochure was the iconic vehicle David Vincent drove in the opening scene on the tv show "The Invaders".

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry Hawkins, Nice attention to the details! Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@ashleygordon3467]

Just saw this - great cars. All ‘65/‘66 Galaxy’s are wonderful looking cars. This one is superb!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this "superb!" car :-)

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Very rare, indeed! It's nice to have a/c and those Interceptor parts, too. Thanks for finding & sharing Don & his 500 with us, Lou! I hope we get to see its stablemate peeking as us from the background.

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read you enjoy the uniqueness of this car. Regarding the car in the background....stay tuned :-) Lou

[@cheftomsd]

The XL had a unique grill, bucket seats and console. Was also a screamer with a 390 4 bl. Lots of engine choices in '66.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tom, Thanks for sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@kevinc4632]

" The older cars get, the better looking they get" Amen to that.

[@loucostabile]

I agree :-)

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

Okay, first, Lou, I was trying to wait until the end to comment but this is just too damn exciting a video to wait. Convertibles were just so cool in the mid- to late '60s. Like you said, old cars get better looking the older they get, even Chevy Vegas. Also, everytime you upload a new video, I think to myself, "Oh, man, I want this car, even more than the last video." This Ford Galaxy, however, really takes first prize. Great informational page, too (screen-shotted it and read it top to bottom). Also, when I saw a 21+ minute video I thought it was long, but pausing at around 8 minutes to comment, I came back thinking, man, I wish this video went on forever.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rudolh Guarnacci, High praise for this car and episode :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@richmcintyre1178]

Another great story Lou. The trunk treats were very interesting. I was surprised reading the Production Number that in 1966 38 427s were put in the Galaxies. I thought that Ford switched entirely to the less expensive to mfg 428 in 1965? I believe the 427 was the motor they homologated in Galaxies for NASCAR in 1963 or so?? I remember back in the day we were scouring junkyards looking for 427s to put in our "hotrods". I found a 390 Interceptor and put it in my 55 Customline. Ripped out the old Y Block and dropped in the 390 FE, what a joyful noise that beast made LOL. Thanks for finding this car Lou it is beautiful and that motor!! I loved hearing those secondaries open up! You brought back some great memories of my High School hooliganism, thanks so much :-).

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rich, Happy to read you enjoy the "trunk & treats". Sounds like you had some fun times with the junk yard "gold" you found :-) Thank you for sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@AtlantaGymFan]

What a great car - I was 16 in 1966 and my high school colors were maroon and gold and boy, howdy, I would have loved this car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brock White, This would have been a perfect car at your High School :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@tippey2011]

Just a gorgeous old Ford! One of my favorite model years. Love the color of it and a rag top.is sure a plus. Those 7liter Ford's were awesome as I have seen them before. You just gotta love that engine sound too! I love the owner of this car! That is sure a big part to me of your cars you show Lou! Thanks for sharing Lou! I bet you loved that ride Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve Flad, Happy to read you enjoy this "gorgeous old Ford!" :-) The ride was fun, you're right, Lou

[@terribelbliss9646]

Hi Lou, I think the power truck release was an option in the day. That is a great looking car, nice to drive around in. 👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Terri, Happy to read you enjoy the looks & ride :-) Thanks for sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@joe6096]

Fantastic car and a SUPER rare motor. Jay Leno's Dad ordered the hardtop version new when Jay was 16. He told the story on his garage channel...... when he was 16 he went with his Mom and Dad in 1966 to order a new Ford, and his Dad was just going to order the basic Galaxie 500. His Dad was not necessarily up to the latest on all the modern car stuff from the magazines like Jay was at the time, and Jay asked if he could place the order for his Dad..... so unbeknownst to his Dad he checked the 7 liter option, dual quads, and posi trac. When the car came in and his Dad fired it up, he thought there was an exhaust leak. Then he hit the gas out of the dealer and lit the rear end up..... needless to say his Dad was on to him then lol! Great story, you have to look it up!!!

[@ragimundvonwallat8961]

yes sir i remember the leno story haha =D

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joe, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@joemackey1950]

"The older a car gets, the better looking they get." So true.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@rusty3831]

What a wonderful car and such a classic convertible. I could see me driving that in heartbeat!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rusty, Happy to read this is a wonderful one for you :-) Lou

[@waltschannel7465]

These are beautiful cars! My dad bought a new one in early 1967. Last of the previous year's model. It's was a 4 door with factory air, and a seat belt warning light, as well as power windows and 6 way power front bench seat. It was also an LTD model, but with a 390 2v. Loved that car, but it was a Midwestern car and rusted out. Nobody was doing floor pans on the in the early 1990s.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Walt's Channel, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car, and glad to read this car / video brings back memories of your Dad's car :-) Lou

[@garylewis6495]

Fun story. University of Illinois, when I went there, was known for their engineering school. Evidently, those engineers knew horsepower when they purchased the 427 or 7 Litre!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, Happy to read this story was "Fun" :-) Mission accomplished! Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin 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]

The ultimate convertible for cruising! Beautiful color and of course that big block under the hood!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph, Floating down the road, and some power if you need it :-) Nice! Lou

[@marajadeskywalker5992]

Now that's a car! Congratulations for the owner of that. She's a real head Turner.

[@loucostabile]

Hi General Grievous, Happy to read you enjoy this "Head Turner" :-) Lou

[@robertlanning433]

In 1966 I was 16 years old and my friend's dad worked for Ford and one day he brought home a 66 7 liter convertible that was copper colored with a white convertible top and copper interior. One of the nicest Ford's I have ever seen. Wish I had one.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert Lanning, Happy to read this video / car brings back wonderful memories for you :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@Slimjim260]

Wood steering wheel, great treat from Ford in that model, they look fantastic

[@loucostabile]

Hi Paul, Happy to read the details you enjoy :-) Lou

[@Johnnycdrums]

There were only two 7 Litre 427 (R Code) convertibles produced and they are both unfortunately, in the Brothers Collection. Million dollar cars for sure as they are rarer than 426 Cuda convertibles.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

Lou, have you ever seen a 1966 Ford 7 Litre station wagon? Several years ago, I found a white one in a FL junk yard. The car was near perfect other than a blown C6 A/T. I bought the car for $500 and rebuilt the transmission myself. I bought it without a title but that was not needed in Maine. Even the A/C still blew cold. Electric windows and power bucket seats. One small dent in L/F fender that I fixed without hurting the paint, I drove it for a few years, did a mild restoration and sold it for $9500. I now regret selling that car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Sergeant Masson, 7 Ltre Wagon? Have not seen that rare car. WOW! Lou

[@sergeantmasson3669]

@@loucostabile It was the first one I'd ever seen but all the numbers proved it was correct. I've since seen two others. One was a green country squire, and the other was dark blue Galaxie wagon. Mine was white with an all-red interior. I last saw mine summer of 2021 at a nearby car show here in Maine.

[@jaygatz4335]

Probably my favourite year for Ford. All the lines and shapes worked together to create a crisp and elegant result. Not one bad line on it. Then came the '67 . . . bigger, bulkier, ho-hum.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jay, Happy to read this is a favourite Ford for you :-) Lou

[@tuby6521]

The 1965 used to be my favorite but now I like 66 even better. The 66 Galaxie convertible is one of my all time favorite looking cars. I agree about the 67 Galaxie. It looks bulbous in comparison to the 66. Chevy did an even worse job with the 67 Impala, which looks more bulbous than the 67 Galaxie.

[@wmalden]

My Dad traded his 1965 Mustang coupe for a 1966 Galaxie 500 coupe in 1966. His Galaxie was dark blue with light blue interior. It had a remote trunk release which was a chrome “pull up” handle on the floor to the left of the driver seat. It also had the Ford dealer installed air conditioning that hung below the dash and had the 4 round air outlets. It was our first car with air conditioning. I had a plastic promo model of a 1966 7 Litre coupe in turquoise until last year when I sold it on eBay. I bought it new in 1966. Memories!

[@loucostabile]

Hi wmalden, Happy to read the memories this video / car brings you :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@Chief_Charlie]

Thanks Lou....looking forward to getting my 66 Galaxie 7 Litre coupe restored. Stop by for a visit in 2020 to see it

[@loucostabile]

Hi Charlie, That's a plan. Expecting to be back in January 2020. Looking forward to seeing you, Lou

[@opera93]

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[@opera93]

Thanks, how is your 66 Ford coming….? I had a 66 Burgandy XL/GALAXIE /4 SPD/352 many Years…..probably should have kept,it and kept Building up.

[@ImTheDaveman]

Sweet little ride, no doubts about that! Two thumbs up!

[@loucostabile]

HI ImTheDaveman, Two thumbs up = Winner :-) Nice, Lou

[@BsUJeTs]

Gorgeous car. Unbelievable to the detail done. A real dream machine.

[@loucostabile]

Hi D R, High praise for this dream car :-)

[@captainrawn]

Nice ride I approve! I own a 1966 7 Litre convertible that is nearly identical to this one. Mine has a black interior with a white top. The original color is vintage burgundy like this one but somewhere along the way it was painted red. It is in need of some body work and new paint. I am deciding whether or not to put it back to the original color. Mine is not perfect either but it runs and drives great. My first car was a 1966 Galaxie 500 2 door HT and to this day it is one of my favorite cars I have ever owned.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@cybersmurfen]

Just a gorgeous old Ford! 60's Ford are cool cars What color is the car, very nice color. Great video Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kim, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of 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

[@clarkgriswold5903]

WOW Lou, just wow! The exhaust on this one is much better than the hardtop 7 liter that you did.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the sounds of this car Clark Griswold :-)

[@davedavis775]

Beautiful color . Love the burgundy exterior and the parchment interior.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@here_we_go_again2571]

That is a classic beauty! Thank you for sharing :)

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Here_We_Go_Again2 :-)

[@swabby429]

I admired the clean, simple styling of the full-size 1966 Fords ever since they were first manufactured. The school must have bought the convertible model to use in parades and promotional events...my guess.

[@loucostabile]

Hi J Johnson, Happy to read you enjoy this design :-) Yeah, maybe a parade car, Lou

[@hbhamilton3410]

The single and dual quad 427s was also available for the Galaxie 500. Ultra rare. You read it as you were going through the sales brochure. Those cars are worth a fortune today.

[@1575murray]

Yes you could order 427 or 428 engines without buying the whole 7 litre package.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge.

[@richmcintyre1178]

HB Hamilton How would you like the 427 with dual quads and a 4 speed? Would pay for your retirement LOL.

[@georgeshadrick640]

I didn't know they came in 7 laters I thought the only came with the 390 my dad had a Galaxy on 4 door we had it for 13 years that's why the best cars we've ever had

[@loucostabile]

Hi George, Glad to car brings back memoires of your Dad's Galaxie :-) Lou

[@vmat1000]

Car is awesome!! During a previous episode, i mentioned last i saw was one in burgundy but a black top, car full of family. That was maybe 7 years ago.

[@loucostabile]

Hi g mat, It's interesting. When I'm videoing I'll get a bunch of car that are "XXX (Trans Ams, Camaros, GTO's etc.) in a row. Then nothing for a long time. As I see good ones, you will too, Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@kylevantassel7259]

You see that thing float by !?!?!? LOL Like a dream...Jay Lenos car....

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kyle Van Tassel, Floating on a dreamy cloud :-) Nice! Lou

[@rightlanehog3151]

It is the same color as Jay Leno's.

[@jeremythompson9122]

Love the 7 liter Ford's. They even made two 66 7 Liter convertibles with a factory R-Code 427-4 speed combo and the same people own em both. I like a lot of the 60's full size performance cars better than the intermediate's and pony car's

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeremy Thompson, High praise for this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@jeremythompson9122]

@@loucostabile Beautiful car. Basically Ford's answer to the Impala SS and Pontiac Catalina 2+2

[@ryanm5361]

When he said it was my “mini Cadillac”. He lost me. True blue. That’s why we’re watching.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ryan M, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@petemedina8446]

That's a beautiful car there sharp i like the color and motor. It looks like a nice to drive on a nice cool weekend with the top down.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Pete Medina, Happy to read you enjoy this beauty :-) Lou

[@garywood9525]

Interesting that the specs claim it has a top speed of 105 MPH which I'm guessing was the 1/4 number , Thelma and Louise could get that 66 convertible up to 130 mph in the 1/4 mile down to the Canyon floor . FORD did some mid year changes to th galaxie for trim items that became standard , but the billot twin bar grill was on the 7 litre with the badge in the upper drivers side area . That was the high end LTD grill with 4 running lights to ID the car at night just like the Caprice or Impala had functioning corner lights when all others had the fake vents painted black . I think it was the galaxie 500/XL that had the billot grill as an option and the Windspit hood trim while the LTD had a Metal FORD crest and no name badges other than the LTD on the B pillar and Trunk center LTD inside the FORD crest. Our first family car was a 66 FORD once my parents paid off the house they bought in 1946 after the war where they got about $275 each from 1942 to sept 1945 . Lots of room for 6 with the huge trunk to match the luggage and the large Fuel tank for the highway with a 240 6 . The 1965 had nice rear light but the 66 rounded off the hard angles and made the rear lights square and vertically flush . i liek the 65 Country Squire by the 66 is my choice for the hardtops or LTD.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@jamesveach6918]

Really nice car but I'm the kinda interested in that Oldsmobile Cutlass back there.

[@loucostabile]

Hi James Veach, Happy to read you think this one is really nice :-) Regarding that Old's back there...stay tuned :-) Lou

[@davidterry8584]

Good job Lou. Thanks 🚙🚙👍

[@loucostabile]

Thank you David :-) My pleasure and you're welcome.

[@StvMcQueen1]

Not to sound like a fuddy duddy nitpicker, Lou, but I live in fear of the day you grab one of those old booklets and find that it was dry-rotted and it rips apart in your hands. At LEAST ASK the guy first, before you grab. Please! I don't want to see you maimed and bruised beyond recognition, my friend. On the lighter side, great presentation of a great classic car! Love it!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jimbob, You're seeing the end results, and I've asked to see what they have before you see the video :-) I'm very careful (you don't think the brochures were just sitting there in the trunk do you?) Happy to read you "Love it!" :-) Lou

[@StvMcQueen1]

@@loucostabile : Thanks for clarifying that. I'll sleep much better now. Heck, I might even start having "visions of sugarplums" again. LOL. Enjoy you Holidays, my friend!

[@richmcintyre1178]

Jimbob Lou asks before he even opens a door. Do you think he would be so disrespectful as to "grab" a 54 year old brochure?

[@StvMcQueen1]

@@richmcintyre1178: Hold on, Kincaid! Before you go letting your panties get completely twisted into a knot, here this. Lou knows I mean no ill will when I pop off at the mouth. OF COURSE I would never think Lou would be disrespectful in any way, shape, or form. But if you've ever been around old, old brochures, then you should know how easy it is to inadvertently (and accidentally) tear a page. All I was doing, Bucko, is giving Lou something to ponder, lest he "gently" grasp a brochure the teeniest, tiniest bit to firmly and end up with egg in his face. It's called "constructive criticism," and you sir need to calm down and think about anger management classes. Holy Mary, Jesus and Joseph. CALM DOWN! Another thing, one day many years ago, I was looking over a pristine '57 Chevy 4-door-Sports Hardtop and the guy opened the trunk. Like an idiot, I reached down to lift the back edge of the rubber trunking matting (to see if it had surface rust like the one I was restoring did). Turned out, this pristine Chevy had sat idle for so long (the car only had 17K original miles) that the matting had dry rotted. I put a nice tear in that previously "perfect" trunk mat. So, consider this when you read my warnings from now on, okay? I rest my case.Thank you and have a great day. --Jim

[@DwainDwight]

Such a classic. Under stated. cool. a great first date car. lol thx Lou. owner nice guy also.

[@loucostabile]

Hi D Wnright, Glad to read you enjoy this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@jasoncarpp7742]

Hey Lou. Sweet looking 66 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible. Beautiful condition. :)

[@loucostabile]

Hey Jason, Glad to read you enjoy this "sweet" car :-) Lou

[@opera93]

thanks. Interestingly, I had a Burgandy 1966 Galaxie XL, 4 speed, 352*boo/ps/Pb.. Also, the Emergencey Flasher switch was in Glove Box,( first year mandatory),the XL SPINNER hub caps very noisy, also I did switch to *metallic Brakes to help stop my 352 / 4 BBL With black Interior....ps:I coveted the 7L/ Disc brakes/etc.Though, my XL was easy to,upgrade: special metallic brakes,tires, Shocks, coolant *Recovery( originally only from Ford Performance) System, etc…….

[@loucostabile]

Hi Opera, Happy to read you have 1st hand knowledge of a car like this :-) Lou

[@deanwilliams867]

A girl that I was dating in early 90s her father drove from Pennsylvania down to Texas with a rollback and picked it up and brought it back to PA to restore it. It was dark blue with blue interior with a white top and it was also four Speed. I had never seen or even heard of one of these cars prior to seeing the one her father brought back he was a hard core Ford person he had the 64 Galaxie 390 tri-power four-speed convertible he had a retractable hardtop lots of Fords anyway they're pretty cool cars Jay Leno has one .

[@loucostabile]

HI Dean Williams, Happy to read this one brings back memories of an old girlfriends Fathers car :-) Lou

[@mattm9619]

Love the full size muscle thanks Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Matt M, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@cdn7litre]

The customized air conditioning over the passengers side came out of a later modeled pick up truck. Probably 1970,s or there abouts.

[@loucostabile]

Thanks for viewing and sharing your knowledge.

[@gregfoster4541]

Another great video of a rare car, I remember the blue 7litre you did awhile back, thanks so much for sharing,😁!! "Howdy" you know LoL

[@loucostabile]

Hi Greg from TX, Glad to read you enjoy this video, and you're right, that Blue was is a good one too :-) Lou

[@miguelmorales9841]

Bello auto de 1966 aqui en VENEZUELA se emsamblo el LTD 4 door y Galxie 500 de 4 door gracias amigo Lou saludos ///y contry sedan 4 door

[@loucostabile]

Hi MIGUEL MORALES, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy and you're welcome, Lou

[@aaronwilliams6989]

That would be awesome to have!

[@loucostabile]

Agreed.

[@johncarter2573]

Thank you Lou. Fabulous motor. John in London.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John in London, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@steelassault262]

Nice car. Didn't they build a few 66 Galaxy's with the 427 SOHC?

[@loucostabile]

Hmmm, I'll keep looking and hope it will show up on the Channel.

[@steelassault262]

Seems like I put a model together for a 66 galaxy that was supposed to have a 427 SOHC. Maybe a 65? The hood was ugly, as it had a big bulge in it to fit the 427SOHC under it. They are an awesome engine, but I guess nascar banned it, so they didn't make many. Drag racers loved them. There is a mercury comet currently listed on ebay with a 427 SOHC. That should give you an idea of what your looking for. Awesome car, but way out of my price range.

[@dannypitcher3270]

They did had a sohc 427 in high school. Texas car 1966

[@dannypitcher3270]

They was a r code

[@AndrewGraham07]

The same engine that was fitted to the ISO Grifo 7 Litri - please correct me if I’m wrong - a beautiful Ital-American car Lou still needs to feature. Great video of an impressive car. Thank you !

[@markg7030]

I think the ISO Grifo had Chevrolet engines 327 and 427 (7 liter).

[@loucostabile]

Hi Andrew Graham, You're wish has come true! Enjoy x 2 ! Lou 1) kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaTYYaWDlLxnb6s & 2) kzbin.info/www/bejne/inuTZn2oaKp3qdk

[@mitchlu]

Great car and video! Personal taste: I would take off the white pin-striping down the sides and leave it plain-Jane.

[@loucostabile]

Hi mitchlu, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@MrZzz877]

hard to tell for sure in the video but looks more like Emberglo paint color too me. had a 66 LTD in Emberglo with black top and interior.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin 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

[@ALABAMAHEADHUNTER]

Very nice Galaxie ! As always , enjoyed the video .

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-)

[@larryborkstrom3580]

That's a great rare care love it

[@loucostabile]

Hi larry borkstrom, Happy to read you "love it" :-) Lou

[@bdogjr7779]

Awesome Lou & Don《☆》1966 was way before the American cars started using the metric system as a standard for engine measurement but Ford usually leads the way with innovations :*: Sweet ride with nice options & upgrades🤓☻🤠

[@srercrcr]

Yes, I remember I was confused why they were specifying metric numbers. Not a good idea to confuse potential buyers.

[@loucostabile]

Hi BDOG JR, Happy to read you enjoy this "sweet" ride :-) Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@JohnWedow]

In Candy Apple red was my family car in 66 I was very lucky

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your family car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@mitchf1508]

Love the old Galaxies of that era.. Are you going to do a vid on that 442 he had in the background?

[@loucostabile]

Hi MitchF150, Happy to read you enjoy this Galaxie. Regarding the car in the background....stay tuned :-) Lou

[@romans828.]

Dream car for me!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bob Bob, Happy to read this car is a "Dream Car" for you :-) Lou

[@edb.3313]

Right on Lou, very nice.🤙

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ed B., Glad to read you think this car is very nice :-) Lou

[@altonwren7890]

Well Lou you done it again brought another car from my past except the car did not belong to me it belonged to my neighbors that live behind me theirs was a 67 and it was a two-door hardtop with a large V8 I remember them telling me it would pass everything on the road except a filling station and they had to run premium in it but there's was if I remember right it was called crimson red with white leather interior

[@loucostabile]

Hi alton wren, You had a great neighborhood full of awesome cars :-) Happy to read this one brings back memories, and I can't wait to share with you the next one too, Lou

[@rightlanehog3151]

Maybe the University of Illinois ordered this car for Dick Butkus.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@abefrohman1759]

Awesome car

[@loucostabile]

Hi abe frohman, Glad to read you enjoy this one :-) Lou

[@lyonheart84]

Stunning car Lou 👍

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this "stunner" lyonheart84 UK exotic fruit growing enthusiast :-)

[@JeffKing310]

Very nice!!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@romans828.]

Dad almost bought this car however mom saw a 66 Fairlane GTA 390 convertible and bought that instead.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bob Bob, Being married, I understand how you ended up with a Ford and Mom's got great taste too! Interesting you mention 66 Fairlane GTA 390 Convertible....stay tuned, Lou

[@telardingx3636]

Oldschool art for fashion

[@loucostabile]

Well said :-)

[@20alphabet]

And a convertible to boot!

[@loucostabile]

A nice one for sure :-)

[@garbage854]

Awesome :) :)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael Coffey, High praise :-) Lou

[@garbage854]

@@loucostabile 😀

[@johnlandacre767]

I'm a little confused why Ford had so many engines around the same size. They had a 427, a 428, and a 429. Were they really the same engines, just modified in different ways?

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, That's a good question, and although I'm not the "Engine Expert" I'm hopeful a Viewer with be able to answer your question, or a decent google search pulled up this information. "There were slight differences in bore and stroke between the two. If I remember correctly the 427 was a little longer stroke and the 428 was a shorter stroke with a larger bore. The 429 was the new big block from Ford along with the 460 that came later." Lou

[@jerryblake4088]

The year I was born.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this one is born the same year as you :-)

[@ragimundvonwallat8961]

i love that!

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@4067tbone]

Exhaust leaks but nice car

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) We'll have to take a look at that exhaust.

[@fredkelbert1913]

I disagree with cutting holes in the interior panels of any classic car for the sake of stereo speakers. It’s better just to have the original factory AM radio. My late uncle worked in the body shop of a Ford dealership in Swan River, Manitoba at that time. He bought a new 1966 Ford Galaxie four-door sedan, black exterior, with a red interior from them. He used it to transport a Boler mini trailer to the lake. After visiting with him and his wife there, a strong windstorm toppled a “tree” onto the hood of it. Being a body man, he could fix it himself.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Fred Kelbert, I understand about wanting to keep a car the way it came from the factory, however back in the day we were not thinking of collect ability and just changed out rims and added stereos. I like them stock too. That's an interesting tree falling on the car story, wow. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@StellarBlue1]

Not that it is particularly sad, but in almost every case, the owners of these cars are OLD MEN. I can say that because I myself, am 70 years old. I guess we old guys will do anything to hang on to the "good old days". (My old car choice would be my 1958 Impala convertible with the 283 cube V8 and it's spacious back seat...;)

[@loucostabile]

Hi StellarBlue1 , Cars keep us young :-) Here's a link to the 58 Impala you'll enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppKwanaeha6fY80

[@richmcintyre1178]

Jay Leno has one. A hardtop in the same color. Jay ain't young either LOL. You have to have finished raising your family to afford one.

[@chuckster3629]

I'm not sure, but he may want to inspect the diaphragm on his distributor's vacuum advance unit. It's east to do, you simply pull the little rubber vacuum tube off at the other end and suck on it. If you can suck air, the diaphragm is cracked and the timing will be retarded at speeds. And the unit is real cheap to replace. In fact, if it's more than ten years old, I'd replace it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chuck Ster, Thank you for viewing and sharing a tip :-) Lou

[@mazdamps]

How many gallons to the mile?

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@romans828.]

I hope you guys realize Ford made the 7 litre to be a separate car from the Galaxy It had no Galaxy badging. Only 7litre badging on the car. And it came with a 427 side oiler. But you know things just happen. Don't believe me, fact check it for yourself.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge.

[@richmcintyre1178]

Hey Bob. My choice would have been the 427 with a 4 speed. If ya gotta go, go fast!!

[@jerryblake4088]

November 29th 1966.

[@loucostabile]

Nice.

[@brianfrancis2862]

what color is that

[@loucostabile]

Burgundy

[@Jackron_03]

Gs

[@loucostabile]

Galaxie 500 :-)

[@Jackron_03]

Lou Costabile indeed

[@fabiogutierrez5197]

🤗🤗

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@ajrecoverydadsdatta8112]

I think I'm going to get it's got a 460 in it

[@loucostabile]

Hope you're behind the wheel soon.

[@andreamurphy1126]

Lou, we Like the car videos but we Notice u r too pushy, bossy w people. Sl Demanding. " Let's crank it, let's start it up, Let's Crank it, Stand here, come here, stand here by me....." We Loved hearing all his info. You are Rushing too much through I guess to keep shorter times. Too Rushed.

[@loucostabile]

HI Andrea Murphy, Happy to read you're enjoying the car videos :-) I'm the Producer / Director / Host and you're sharing I'm "directing" too much, and I appreciate your constructive critique. I'l work on "rushing" and you're right, as you can see this video is 21 minutes long so I have to keep it moving too. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@larryconrad2101]

At 20:20 he says "Its my mini Cadillac" Why wouldn't you say "its my mini Lincoln" if you are a Ford guy?kzbin.info/www/bejne/ionGZa2PgsmhmKc

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry Conrad, You're right, I should have said that. Nice attention to details, Lou