The Ford Galaxie 1965 - 1968 The History, Features, & Options

[@jz55859]

My first car I bought for $425 in 1972 was the 66 Galaxie 500 with the 390 engine. I miss it.

[@steves9905]

These were really well-built cars...ford stepped up the quality in 65 in its full-size lineup. I was a lot boy in the mid 70's when these were common used cars so got to drive a number of them. My fav is the 67 fastback for its style, but I remember driving a 68 4 door sedan with a 390 and 3 on the tree, which I thought was pretty unusual. So much metal in these cars

[@nolarobert]

When I lived in Atlanta, someone in my neighborhood owned a beautiful burgundy '66 Galaxie 7 Liter. That generation of Galaxies was darned handsome. I will still see one at classic car shows on occasion. Ford was hitting on all cylinders in the 60s.

[@save16thave]

Dude I went to highschool with really wanted a 65 Galaxie. It was his favorite car. But he got married at 19 and had about five kids and never got his Galaxie. I, however, did get myself a 66 Comet Caliente at the age of 18 and still own it today. True love is forever.

[@opera93]

Thanks, before I forget: great 1966 Classic( I had a 1966 GALAXIE 500 XL/4 SPD/352/ Burgandy: low mikes, fixed up a lot)!

[@save16thave]

@@opera93 Sweet ride, I always loved the FE big blocks.

[@fubarmodelyard1392]

My dad had a 66 caliente, red with a painted white top and red interior. Beautiful comet that I wish he had kept

[@SummitHill79]

My vote is for the ‘65 & ‘66. I think,in general, 1965 was one of the best years for auto design across all brands.

[@lsrx101]

I totally agree. My favorite is the 66 Galaxie XL or 7-Litre, I had a few between about 1975-85. However, the 65 Chevy Impala is quite a stunning car, IMHO a nearly perfect blend of aggressive and classy styling. I would be hard pressed to pick one over the other. Then there's those super cool full size Pontiacs... I wish I had Jay Leno money, lol.

[@electrolytics]

I always liked these 65-68 Galaxies. Recently I watched a bunch of old Kraft Theater Suspense TV shows and there were nothing but 63-64 Fords. Now I'm hooked. There's nothing better. Those were the best Fords ever!

[@davidwinters9728]

I remember the Ford Galaxie. I graduated from high school in 1966. We will never see cars like these again!

[@paulsheehan5010]

My Sister's first car was a 1970 Galaxie 500, she didn't drive it long, frame was rotted out.

[@NellyS197]

Vertical headlight Galaxy coupes are my favorite. Beautiful!

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Mine too! Thanks for watching!

[@davewinter2688]

When I was in high school my grandparents bought a brand new 1965 Galaxy 500 with the 352 V8. It was a plain four door sedan without a radio. I don’t remember if it even had AC, but they would let me drive it when we visited and I loved it compared to my parents 1965 Dodge Coronet 440 with the 318. A gentleman where we lived had a 1965 Galaxy 500 LTD black four door hard top. I was in awe of that car. Then when the Galaxy had only 35,000 miles on it my grandparents traded their Galaxy for a new 1970 or maybe a ‘71 LTD. It was a terrible handling land yacht IMHO.😂 It was the last car they ever owned until their deaths in the middle 1980’s. I doubt that it had over 50,000 miles on it.

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Thanks for watching and for sharing your story.

[@lionvillelion]

my first car, 67 Galaxie 2 door hardtop, Wimbeldon White with red vinyl interior. 289 with 3 on the tree.

[@skipast75]

My dad owned a 427 Galaxie when he was young… he always referred to it as a 64 and a half model year…. He blew a hole in the block drag racing and sold the car for $500. He said it was his biggest regret because it was in a spot that was repairable and the engine was worth blood now…. Thanks for this episode as I always wondered if he was embellishing when he said it would do 0-60 in 4.5 seconds “and that was on skinny bias ply tires” in his words….. and it brought back some good memories of listening to his stories. He also raced dirt track in a 58 Edsel for years and was pretty successful. Thanks again Tony. I’m not a ford guy but your channel is one of my favorites. Cheers 🍻

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Thank you for sharing your experience and for the kind words. The 427 was one of Ford's most potent engines in 60's and 70's. It was the most expensive to build and that's why they are so rare.

[@bradkrekelberg8624]

The one year only '67 2-door is the best looking full-sized Ford ever! Such a shame it was one year only! You never see them! The '68 was NOT an improvement.

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

I would actually agree. The the 67's are my favorites as well.

[@Johnnycdrums]

I like the 66' best. What year did they increase the wheelbase?

[@Johnnycdrums]

@@TonysFordsandMustangs ; 119" wheelbase is beauty way to go and with minimum overhang. I think the wheelbase increased for the fullsize Ford in about 70' or 71', but maybe earlier, as I'm working from memory here, and as such guessing. I view the 66' 7 Litre as the best.

[@Johnnycdrums]

The Bothers Collection has, or had, a 65' 427 (R) LTD 4 door. Can't remember if it was a hardtop, or or a "B" pillar type. It looked mint, must be worth a fortune nowadays.

[@briansearles4473]

@@Johnnycdrums I think Ford increased the wheelbase of it's full sized cars to 121 inches in 1969?

[@bobuncle8704]

Love all the classics. Thanks for another great episode 👍👍

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Cmperry9]

We have a 68 xl500 fastback in the family, since new. a non optioned car, 302, automatic, bench seat, no air.

[@banditta4life66]

You left off the coolest looking option on the 68. The hideaway headlights. A good friend of mine had a white on white 68 XL sportsroof 390 automatic buckets with console. We had a lot of fun in that old girl. It was the reason I got my 68 Fairlane 500 sportsroof

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

None of my video are perfect. I do the best I can. I hope you enjoyed it and thanks for watching!

[@banditta4life66]

@@TonysFordsandMustangs you do a great job. I was more surprised than anything. Figured that was one of your favorites too

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

I reviewed it again (I made this video a couple of weeks back) and the hide-away headlamps were not an option on the Galaxie. They became an option or standard equipment for the LTD and XL both of which were not considered a Galaxie by 68 but stand alone nameplates. The Galaxie was becoming an entry level car. It is tough getting all the details right especially when Ford puts a new nameplate on essentially the same car.

[@maxr4448]

My Parents bought new a '66 Galaxie 500 convertible. I was eight years old. I loved that car. It was a 390 car. It was fast. I loved seeing my parents set together with the top down. That was the best time in America!

[@gerry-p9x]

@@maxr4448 yeah. 65-72. Were the glory years had at least 4. Wagons. Converts. Hardtops sedans. Econolines f100. Pickups....could not go wrong

[@heartlandfarmer2720]

I believe there might be a few errors........the 302 did not replace the 289 mid year 68 but rather the very beginning of the model year. My dad bought a new 68 Galaxie on Sep 30, 1967 and it came with the 302 automatic. I still have the car. First five digits of the serial number are 8P54F, F code is 302. I also believe the 428 was available in 68, as I think I remember seeing a few Q code 428 optioned 68 XL's or LTD's over the years and it's listed in the Ford brochures. Even the 427 was listed in the brochure in 68 but a youtube video I've seen said no full size Fords ever left the factory with a 427 in 68 model year. Thanks alot for the wonderful video.

[@stuartpage5696]

The 65 galaxy was my first car. 16 and bought it used. It was fun, but by time I got it was the worst. Still, I have fond memories in it.

[@RobertCF428]

I like the Galaxie's a lot. There's a pretty neat 65' R-Code at the next mecum. Looks very original, no dumb stuff done to it. From a museum/collection.

[@65merc390]

i'll take a 67 L.T.D 2 door hardtop ...i really like the smaller rear side windows on the 67 LTD hardtops..same as the mercury marquis ...i want it aqua marine with a black vinyl top and black bucket seat interior..428 / auto... power disk brakes factory a/c am/fm stereo p/s power ant,..and the factory style mag type hub caps

[@lesliearblaster2711]

Okay, my Dad bought a 1967 Ford Galaxy 500 convertible. He bought it new and drove it till he died in 1998. He loved that car!❤

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Thanks for watching and for sharing your experience.

[@RonnN-gf8tm]

Awhhhh yeah...those old race cars!!! Right On Tony!! 5 star show!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Love this channel

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Thank you for the kind words and for watching!

[@sableminer8133]

Tony, absolutely luv the content u put together! Those old ads & brochures were cleverly cool, Mad Men chique, no? ❤

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Thank you very much for the kind words.

[@sableminer8133]

*sheek lol

[@mikego18753]

Thumbs up.J Leno,s parents bought one.(his mom liked the seat fabrics)Thanks.

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Thank you for watching!

[@timothyharrison8953]

Of these, my favorites are the 66 7 Litre, and 68 XL GT with 428

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

I have built the 1/25 scale AMT 66 Galaxie 7 liter... Came out rather nicely I think...

[@Grundag]

First Car was the 66' Galaxy Sedan with the 352 V8 I loved that car and drove it for yrs til an old Willys Jeep caught my eye. Those were the Days!

[@davidjones5729]

Very informative video. My Dad had 67 XL 428 convertible. What a car! Pretty much rusted to bits and pieces up here in Canada. Keep up the good work!

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Thank you for the kind words and for watching!

[@michaeloliva3759]

I remember I was 5 years old in 1965 when I first saw the ‘65 Galaxy. I thought it was so cool looking. I said that’s the car I’m going to buy when I’m old enough to drive!😂 I never did though but I am a Ford guy. Also I remember in 1968 my dad bought a beautiful ‘68 LTD Brougham. Maroon with black vinyl top and maroon interior. No AC and crank up windows but what a beautiful car. Unfortunately by 1973 it was a pile of rust.

[@Slimjim260]

Tony, we loved the XL fastback

[@dadgarage7966]

Wow, 4.8 seconds 0-60. That's incredible for a nose-heavy, rear-drive car with skinny bias ply tires.

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Agreed!

[@chuck5898]

Had a ‘67 Ford XL with a 390. Only had a 2 barrel but fun to drive.

[@OathTaker3]

I always admired the Galaxy's but never got to own one even though I owned many late 60 through early 70's Ford's & Mercury's.

[@atomic32205489]

My family had a lot of Galaxies. Loved those cars! There was (maybe still is) A Ford Galaxie minivan id Europe and or the UK.

[@komradkolonel]

A friend of mine in high school drove a hand me down 66 Galaxie wagon with the 390. It was painted in the highly unattractive shade of green but it could peal the tread right off those tires. It could do a burnout to rival just about anything.

[@theprinceofsnj]

The first car I bought was a 1965 Galaxie 500 2-door hardtop. 240-6 Cruise-O-Matic. I think I drove it twice. Sold it to one of my brothers co-workers. Of the Galaxies, I like the 1965 and the 1967. My Uncle had a 1970. It was a car he hated that one. I liked it. I almost bought a 1965 Custom 2-door sedan. And I did buy a 1966 but that was a wagon.

[@dannycalley7777]

Tony ............had a neighbor across the street , his mom and him bought identical white 65 post 2 dr. , 240s..........they drove them for yearsssssssss

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Danny, very cool thanks for sharing!

[@althunder4269]

5:24 The 67 steering column wasn't energy absorbing dictating why the steering wheel had the "flower pot" in the hub to absorb any impacts. The engineers couldn't get the column ready until 1968 which is why all the 67s had that steering wheel.

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Thanks for the info and for watching. Try as I might I still make a mistake or two in every video.

[@michaelsimko7694]

Those 1965 and 1966 Galaxies equipped with the 427 were sick cars and had really cool design cues. The late 60s was a time when full size cars were no longer considered muscle cars like they had been during the early and mid 60s.

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

427 was no joke in anything. They were just to expensive for Ford to make them in large numbers.

[@TomSnyder-gx5ru]

I remember as a kid when neighbors next door traded their '62 Galaxie 500 for a new '67 Galaxie 500 two door fastback white with black top/interior, loved that car - compared to the "dowdy" looking '62, the '67 looked like going from Aunt Bea to Loni Anderson - lol!

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

I too am a big fan of the 67! Thanks for watching and for your comment.

[@TheProfessorOfLife]

My dad bought a brand new 1968 Ford Galaxie 500, with the 302 cubic inch V-8. It was our family car until my dad bought a new 1979 Ford LTD.

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Sounds like your family made out pretty well with that purchase. Thank you for sharing.

[@Steven-r2w9b]

@@TonysFordsandMustangs My dad was always a "Ford guy". He kept the 1968 Ford, until I bought it from him in 1989. I used it as a work car.

[@michaels.5878]

Have a 67 fastback sitting in my carport right now😁

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Very awesome!

[@leonardgilbreath9004]

Two of my favorite year's was the 66 7liter and the 67 the 66 had me from the rear design.

[@silyrabittrxr4kids5]

Those rims are sweet!

[@wiiambarnarx8485]

My parents drove Fords until 1967. We had a 61 Station Wagon. We were all over the back of that wagon without seat belts just rolling all over the place. Next was a 1964 Ford Galoxie 500. I liked the cars but it seems they always had trouble with starters and carbaraters.

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Thank you for watching and for sharing your experience!

[@daveredman4425]

The red 67 427 Galaxie 500 with the black vinyl top you show belongs to the brother of one of the guys who works for me. He bought it new.

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

That car is completely awesome! I am envious.

[@Wooley689]

Really enjoyed my 66 Galaxie, wish I hadn't had to sell it.

[@DakarRaider]

My 65 Galaxie 500 convertible came with a 200hp Challenger 289 V8 with Cruise-O-Matic 3 spd auto. I don't believe they offered the 260 cu V8 in 65. But now she's got a built 390FE with a 4 sp Toploader, as it could've come from the factory.

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Sounds like a great ride

[@paulsheehan5010]

In Canada, Ford Canada had a Meteor division, across between a Ford and a Mercury, and wasn't sold in the U.S.

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Thank you for the info. I need to check that one out.

[@paulsheehan5010]

@@TonysFordsandMustangs Your Welcome!

[@romildoferreira4705]

I'm brazilian. It's was built in Brazil too. V8 engine. Only versão C from 1965 tô 1968 in the USA, and in Brazil from 1967 tô 1983. Great velhice.

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

That’s pretty cool. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@paulfrantizek102]

Hilarious how nose-heavy that 67 was going over the ski jump.

[@gerbs304]

Agreed!!🤔🧐 I'm wondering if that wasn't the real beginning of CGI/"Photoshop??😉 I find it extremely doubtful that thing didn't buckle or at least bend enuf to eff up the door/fender panel gap!! 😆😂🤣

[@AcmeRacing]

He left out the 289 V8. My mother’s Country Squire wagon had one and so did a friend’s 65 Galaxie convertible.

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Actually he, meaning me, didn't leave out the 289. It was mentioned when the 260 was updated. It was also mentioned that Ford retained the 200 HP power rating for the 289. Thanks for watching.

[@s2meister]

Back in High School I had a 65 four door Galaxie with the 200HP 289 with gold valve covers (all factory original). I now wonder if that was a weird rare combination? Oh well that was nearly 50 yeas ago, sigh.

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

It should have been a 260 black with gold valve covers. Thanks for watching!

[@AndrewLoukidis-jr2bp]

My parents had a 66 Galaxie wagon and 67 Country Squire wagon I'd sneak out and drive when I was 13 Both with 289/2bbl I believe

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

That's awesome! You are not the only one who was driving at the age of 13. I had my own car that I got in trade for a Schwinn 12 speed. It wasn't road legal but my parents house was surrounded by corn fields and I could drive on the tractor trials for miles. :)

[@tomcat630]

The LTD name gradually took over full size Ford line by '68. Ford brought out cheaper versions and pushed Galaxie to down market. By 1973-74, hardly saw any and name was dropped for '75.

[@urbo42]

Side marker lights were not on the 68 rear quarters. They were reflectors. Other vehicles got real lights, but not the Fords. Also, front shoulder belts did not become mandatory until January 1, 1968, do I doubt they were part of the 1967 model changes as indicated in the video.

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Mid year 68 all Fords received rear side marker lights

[@urbo42]

Ford also used the name Galaxy in Europe for a minivan in the 2000's.

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Thanks for sharing!

[@scottybrowndotca]

I didn't know the tires on a Ford Galaxie from that era were so good they would squeel on snow ..! (4:10)

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

If you watch any of the late 60's & 70's television you would know the tires back then squealed on dirt, stones, and even snow. :) Thanks for watching!

[@scottybrowndotca]

@@TonysFordsandMustangs Haha .. yeah, this literally brought back memories of the olden days when I would have to wait for a specific time each week for Dukes of Hazzard to come on broadcast TV, then plop myself in front of the set and watch all manner of trickery: Chargers flying through the air, landing undamaged, bumbling cops, legendary foley work and .. .. well, Daisy Duke did not make the show difficult to watch, either

[@paulcheek5711]

they use to build quality todays cars would tear up on a ski slope

[@paulcheek5711]

grandmother had a brand new one 67

[@MustangsTrainsMowers]

Is that The Ford Galaxy they talked about in Spaceballs? 🤪

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

I can't remember the line the line in Spaceballs but possibly.

[@RonnN-gf8tm]

Wanna say they used that same steering wheel in some early LTDs... almost positive.....Like if im right Tony..thnks again

[@glennbeck5138]

Lake Placid!!!

[@paulzammataro7185]

Tires don't screech in snow.

[@gerry-p9x]

Lenos got a modded 66. 7. Litre

[@stephenspilker9334]

they were nice looking cars it was to bad the frames so easily rusted out on the corners. my 66 with the 289 got better hiway milage then my 2001 mustang gt. lol

[@luisalvarez23]

1968 offered the 428 also but no 427 even though the literature showed it. 68 was the last year the 428

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Thanks for the information. I go by the literature and what’s out there on the web. When there’s a conflict then I have a problem. 😉

[@luisalvarez23]

@@TonysFordsandMustangs You are welcome sir.

[@OrangeBoss-ww8eb]

Tony do onw on 71-73 mustang, was not so big weighs way less then 2017 gt350, really no educational videos on utube regarding this model year in detail

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Could you edit this one? I'm not sure how to read your comment.

[@morgansword]

Very bad steel in the frames. Also the linkage was prone to hanging up if shifted fast on the column. I owned a few of the sixty three models, I swear to the fact they were a fairlane but can be very wrong as memories of my past are so cloudy. I did own a sixty five two door hardtop with the 352 engine and three on the tree. It was very low in power due to the two barrel carburetor. That one I gave to my future son in law which now is a sad memory of him falling asleep, running into a rock wall on Cresent Lake washington... they say he died instantly... a poor excuse to help with this memory of him and my daughter getting possibly married. That was in eighty two or three, and in eighty four the wife left me for someone else younger who spent more time while I was working... you get the picture as it gets really ugly and somehow I still grieve her leaving me. Ford was credited for using galvanize in their metals in vehicles yet they only used one plant to do this...... hence the rust issue no one likes to think about. I somehow think one of their plants maybe being near Kansas where the vehicles are known for little rust. That said, its a small area if thats true as only central and eastern kansas was lucky on the rust. I owned a 59 retractable and when it was only two years old, the whole car was held together by the rust termites holding hands. I only had to tow it five hundred feet to home as the motor was seized and although I did get it to break free, after the car fell apart right in front of me, it was from Michigan.... I turned on the headlights and every wire in the front burnt up completely... something to do with me using two twelve volt batteries in series to help break the engine loose, that is when it broke free, spun over so quick and then blew up as I had used a lot of starting fluid from my dads shop. I was thirteen and made so many mistakes then, lucky to be alive. One of my stupid moments was using the 6-71 gmc blower of of a diesel engine on the 352.. high compression model engine. That sent the dip stick up in the sky where we found it a long while later in a field, a half mile away. Almost everyone for a mile around heard it go boom and so thought someone had used dynomite, on a rock near our town of Rockport Washington. I know my hearing was effected bad enough that the service nearly did not accept me in the draft. I guess I should mention the car was a ford, 58 model with a four door configuration. I was going to use it in a demolition derby. Really sad as it was a clean nice car that had a high performance engine with thunderbird on the valve covers. I later found out it was a 11:1 compression ratio, a absolute no no when doing a turbo or blower on the older engines. Way before the AR studs in engines. Enough of my whining as no one likes a person who is a cry baby.

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

That's a rough one to comment on. Sorry about your luck then and I hope things are improving for you.

[@paulsheehan5010]

In snowbelt States, Ford's rotted out easily.

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

That true of most cars if they salt the roads.

[@paulsheehan5010]

@@TonysFordsandMustangs Ford used Japanese Steel and frames rotted too.

[@curbozerboomer1773]

The big problem with those cool Fords from that era--Ford placed the gas tanks too close to the rear of the car!...Many otherwise moderate rear-end collisions, would result in fires...sometimes very explosive fires. Ford elected to just pay out compensation to victims of this horrible design flaw--they did the same thing again with that infamous Pinto situation!...I love many Ford designs, but would never want to own a Ford from these eras. Shame on Ford!

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

This wasn't just an issue for Ford. Studies have show that Fords were no more prone to gas tank fires than any other car of the era and that includes the Pinto. There was a design flaw that caused a bumper bolt to pierce the gas tank on the early Pintos. Ford knew about and choose not to recall the car. That's where the shame lies. All of the cars built back then where death traps in an accident compared to the cars of today.

[@ronaldlebowitz7409]

My dad had a 68 4 dr beige 302 2 bbl. but i wrecked it..sorry dad

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

That's a rough one. I'm sure he was happy you walked away.

[@ronaldlebowitz7409]

@@TonysFordsandMustangs when the cops drove me home a kid who wanted to kick my ass was waiting for me at my house gezz what a bad day!

[@Slimjim260]

Rusted out driving on salted roads

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

that applies to every vehicle