I Rescued this Buried and Forgotten 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie

I came to buy parts, and when the owner offered to sell me this car when I was there, I couldn't say no! So after some brief arm twisting, I came back for it.
Car is a 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie. Originally from California, this car is rust-free and has been stored inside a building for a long time. It was so buried inside the building it was in (hidden amongst other 1959 Fords), that it took almost 2.5 days to unbury it enough to pull it out. You never know what you're going to find to drag home!

[@davidnelson6893]

Yes very cool cars

[@arthurmccarron4379]

Wow. Looks. In great. Shape. Nice. Colour. Love. Four. Doors

[@arthurmccarron4379]

This. Car. Is. Beautiful. Good. Luck. Your. Friend. Has. A. True. Honey. Hole. Of. Fords

[@Onteo1]

I’ve always Loved these cars. My parents had one when I was a small child, 2 tone tan and cream or white as I recall. Probably why I like them so much. They traded it for a new 63 falcon wagon when my sisters came along. Can’t wait to see the progress

[@davidfarmer1666]

My older brother had a 59 Ford Galaxy 500 in addition to all of the other cars he went through. In my opinion It was the best car he ever had. I would really like to get my hands on a two door that didn't require total rebuild. I'm willing to pay a reasonable price.

[@deanriley1284]

Great looking project!

[@FreshRanger1]

Thanks!

[@retownsendjr]

When I was 9, my Dad totaled his 59 Country Sedan. He replaced it with a 1960 Country Sedan. Both cars have remained my favorite FORD years. I think the 59 had a 352, and the 60 a smaller V8 (289?). I long for 59 T-Bird convertible!

[@danielulz1640]

I have always liked the 59 Galaxy. My Uncle bought one in 59, navy blue four door sedan with a white roof and factory, I think, air conditioning. It was a chrome, slim line, under dash unit with two chrome joy sticks to direct the air flow.

[@subtle7hunder62]

Absolutely love the ‘59 Fairlane. Those ‘70’s Cougar wheels are a bit comical though. I’ll be looking forward to your upcoming content.

[@FreshRanger1]

Yep those will be on the chopping block and soon as I find some different ones 😂

[@rickyneill8193]

Please keep the progress coming on!

[@FreshRanger1]

Will do!

[@jamesogden7457]

Very cool man the 57 and 59's have the x factor looks.thanks

[@johnroof2663]

Nice ride! I know we can't save all of them but we've got to save As many of these old cars as possible. Who cares about how many doors it has. I believe every old car has a soul and a story to tell.

[@FreshRanger1]

Definitely wish we all could save them all. And honestly, I kinda dig the 4 door versions of these.

[@edwardskoda2409]

@@FreshRanger1 I see it has 77/78 Thunderbird/Cougar wheels in front.

[@FreshRanger1]

@@edwardskoda2409temporarily just to move it around. I’ve got some different ones ready to go for it.

[@edwardskoda2409]

@@FreshRanger1 They actually look quite good on there. I love my 77 Cougar.

[@55benchguy]

NICE ! I bought a 59 conv about 30 years ago intending on restoring it, but life got in the way. Now its buried in my garage with 4 flat tires and 4 inches on dirt on it. This video might inspire me to motivate me. Sheeeesh , everything is just sooooo expensive.

[@FreshRanger1]

Better late than never!

[@ricksoldcargarage]

I have 59 Edsel's but would like to find a 59 Galaxie like this. He sure has a lot of parts cars and parts! Good Luck getting her back on the road

[@FreshRanger1]

Thank you! You’ll have to start searching!

[@dave1956]

My parents, grandparents and uncle all owned 1959 Fords. My parents was a Ranch Wagon, the other two were Custom 300 4 door sedans. Here in Wisconsin they were rust buckets by 1964. People typically bought new cars every 3 years in those day but all 3 were traded for 1966 Fords.

[@bobthomson3748]

Great find 59 was a high style year for Ford they sold a bunch of them ,have a epic adventure getting it back on the road !

[@FreshRanger1]

Hoping she doesn’t fight me too bad in the process!

[@davidchenoweth5467]

Nice cars good to see you keeping them alive

[@FreshRanger1]

Wish I could save them all!

[@williamlovely450]

nice to see a young man into the 50,s cars looks like a solid car

[@FreshRanger1]

Can’t get enough of them!

[@thomasmadden2258]

L I ke ford's

[@thomasmadden2258]

Contact 54 to 56 victoriacrown club out Ohio. 57 to 59 ford retractable club

[@thomasmadden2258]

Wear price get car

[@thomasmadden2258]

What price car and clear title

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Sweet find for sure. The body looks amazing! Thanks for sharing.

[@FreshRanger1]

It’s definitely a straight car!

[@morgansword]

My favorite year aside from the sixty three as well. Hard to say which one I liked best as the sixty three is so darn big. I do believe I could bring all of those you seen back to life as I am seventy four and did a ton of them. So to find this many of those fifty nine fords in one spot is a miracle

[@FreshRanger1]

Definitely felt like a kid in a candy store with so many 59s in one place!

[@morgansword]

What you found was the Galaxy body style. I just loved the same year Fairlane 500 body style with the narrow rear window post. The back window wrapped around.@@FreshRanger1

[@FreshRanger1]

@@morganswordI definitely dig those too. I’m partial to the Galaxie since we have another one, but I’d be happy with any 59!

[@1963-Ford-Galaxie]

New Sub here. I bought a 59 Skyliner when I was 18 in 1980, that needed totally restored. With the help of a good friend, we totally went thru the 332ci (cracked Block (discovered after purchase 😡and was very fortunate to find another 332ci Block in the back of a School Bus in a Junkyard in Terra Haute, IN), had the Transmission rebuilt, had the complete Top Mechanism gone thru by a Specialist but never was able to finish the Body as Life got in the way, (newly Wed and moved into an Apartment therefore no room to work on the Gal). Had to sell Her in 1982 but She drove really well for the short trips in Indy while I had her out and about. It would be interesting to see if the guy I sold Her to ever finished Her. Nice Bones to work with on your Purchase and GREAT find on the back Window!!!! The best of luck to you on your new project!!! Looking forward to the next Videos showing the progress on this Gal!!! Nice to see young Men finding Value in these Classics!!! God's Speed Randy

[@FreshRanger1]

Thank you! I enjoy the old stuff like this way more than the newer stuff. Especially this era, it was the turning point for modern automotive technology, very fascinating. Excited to get going on it, will definitely be making an update video 👍🏼

[@jamesexploringonline872]

13:43, so good of them to clear a way and fix the wheels. when I was a kid, my late father and I had a Ranchwagon and four sedans. The engines were 1 332, and the others had the 352, one being a police special, in Australia they had the square grill and we called your 1959's both 1961 and 62's I believe they came in parts to Ford Sydney Australia for ours, and all over our country sold them as same. Look forward to looking at your posts, especially this one, as we had one that colour. James, 🇦🇺 as you say down under.. lol

[@FreshRanger1]

Very neat!

[@Jstme303]

Nice video

[@FreshRanger1]

Thank you!

[@Carlos-bz2pe]

Nice car. Then again, I love all those cars.

[@FreshRanger1]

Me too!

[@peterselten500]

Hi brendan just subbed 1 of my favourite fords . Cheers mate🇦🇺

[@FreshRanger1]

Cheers!

[@adamheazlett1179]

i like your title not the typical BARN FIND title

[@FreshRanger1]

Well, wasn’t quite in a barn so I didn’t wanna lie 😂

[@michelgouverneur885]

and you going pick up the others in the wood and the shelters ? the black one car appears to be in good shape ....keep up good work guys .

[@FreshRanger1]

I wish I had the funds/space to pick the others up!

[@garyporter516]

Nice to see a 4dr. sedan for a change. In my town Kitchener-Waterloo Ontario there are several 59's many retractables. One now retired 59 collector restored several retractables and once won best-in-show at the retractable convention. This was a remarkable feat because he DROVE the car 200 miles to the meet.I have many fond memories of the 59's including the Canadian Meteor Montcalms, a twin to the Galaxies which we also had. Best of luck with your 59. I will be watching for future videos showing your progress. Happy New Year.

[@FreshRanger1]

I kinda dig the 4 doors, because you don’t see people driving the 4 doors. It’s always 2-door ones (which are still cool). Happy new year!

[@19522007]

Love the 59s. Look forward to seeing what you do with it

[@FreshRanger1]

Hopefully will end up being a cool driver!

[@michaelbenardo5695]

PS: Ford never promoted it as a Fairlane 500 Galaxie, just Galaxie, as it had a different roof from the "regular" Fairlane 500.

[@DSP1968]

It's great to see you rescue this great '59! I look forward to seeing it running and rolling down the road soon. FYI, those Calfiornia plates were issued to that car once CA switched to the black and gold plates beginning in 1963, which is why they were embossed "63". In CA, plates stay with the car, so if it had been continually registered each year, they could still be used. I run with the set originally issued to my '68 Cougar, for example.

[@FreshRanger1]

Super cool to know that! Definitely a unique part of the history of the car. Hoping I can get it rolling soon, once winter passes!

[@jamesexploringonline872]

24:38 All that room, you could easily fit two or more in there..

[@FreshRanger1]

I can find the space, just not the time!

[@jeffreycler495]

Can't wait for your next video. Did a lot of wrenching on those old 292 y blocks.

[@FreshRanger1]

Lots to learn about y blocks for me yet. Just started this year with them.

[@jeffreycler495]

They all had the tendency to sludge up especially in the rocker arms. If you have the patience you can make them reliable.

[@arthurmccarron4379]

My late fathe. Bought. 59 four door. For. 75.00 dollars. In 1968. At auction. Denote. Run. 352. V8. Distributor. Cap. Cracked. Ran. Great. After

[@billkerstein1637]

An original CA car should be solid underneath as well if it was stored properly. You need to check the old back glass you salvaged ftom the coral car because it may be clear glass and the CA 4 door has tinted glass which is a nice find BTW. Good luck with the restoration. Love the '59's as i rofe in one from 1960 to 1968 as a kid

[@FreshRanger1]

Good to know! And under side is pretty clean too. It luckily was stored inside the whole time it’s been tucked away.

[@jamesexploringonline872]

28:45 The only thing missing there is me 😊

[@ervingoertzen7233]

I’d grab a 2dr http !

[@FreshRanger1]

I’d love to if I had the space!

[@danielulz1640]

That IS a pretty car. I hope that you are staying with the factory color scheme. I did not see power brakes or steering, that would be unusual for a Galaxy.

[@FreshRanger1]

Yes not changing anything. And somebody removed the power steering on this car, I think some of them did not come with it as our blue one does not have power steering at all from the factory.

[@danielulz1640]

Power steering, power brakes and automatic transmission were all optional at extra cost even on the Galaxy model. ​@@FreshRanger1

[@coreyjaniksela9703]

I have a “59” I’m looking for parts for. Does the gentleman you got the car from want to sell any parts?

[@pranilramdayal9097]

Im looking for a front windshield and radiator automatic for Galaxie ,59

[@ninth6655]

Where is this? I might be interested in the skyliner

[@FreshRanger1]

Friend of mine is already purchasing that one 👍🏼

[@ninth6655]

Welp, as long as it's not being junked I guess! @@FreshRanger1