Vehicle Description
It was 1969 and the world was a very different place when this
Galaxie 500 Fastback rolled off the assembly line in Chicago.
Woodstock would forever define a subculture, man first set foot on
the moon and the Mets were in the process of doing what was to
many, something even more improbable ... winning the World Series.
Woodstock has long since given way to Burning Man and Lollapalooza
and we don't get back to the moon much these days, but this car has
proven itself a survivor, ably carrying on and still very much in
action.
This fastback wears the evidence of its loyal service proudly, but
you can still see underlying vitality in abundance. Its factory
correct candy apple red still has a shine to it and both the front
and back bumpers look pretty unblemished for having nearly 50 years
on them. The black vinyl top is in especially fresh-looking
condition - deep black and unmarred - and the window and windshield
glass is still very clear. Up front, the pair of dual headlights
bracket a wide expanse of grille that's still looking good, too.
It's an appreciably-sized car, especially for a coupe, with a long
hood and expansive doors and that sweeping roofline and chrome trim
running the length of its sides accentuate its length, but it has a
definite graceful air to it, as well. The low-slung stance, maybe
just a little bit lower than it had at its start, adds to that
grace and gives it a very road-ready appearance.
With an interior this spacious you'll want to invite friends along,
as this would be a cruising vehicle par excellence. There are big
bench seats in front and back, with both having plenty of life left
in them and a LOT of legroom throughout. The dash area on this
Galaxie differs markedly from most cars of its era, as it's
configured with a "single cove" design where the driver's area is
clearly differentiated from everything else up front. The classic
AM radio, still in working order, resides at the left of the
instrument cluster, something you don't see often. A set of Equus
aftermarket gauges monitoring water temperature, oil pressure and
voltage sits just above the transmission to complement the original
stock instrument cluster, also functional and bearing exceedingly
clear lenses. This 500 came with factory air and it's still
representing itself admirably, blowing with convincing force
through the vents. A couple of the items that almost always go awry
on a car of this age are still very much up to par - the windows
roll up and down with no complaint and the doors still close with a
reassuring thud.
The FE V8 engines Ford was dropping into many of the Galaxies,
Mustangs and Torinos of the day developed a lot of torque, and this
390 is no exception. Unaided by aftermarket bolt-ons, it develops
just under 400ft/lbs of twist, so expect your passengers to be
pushed back into their seats when you step into it. Just as
important, it still starts right up, runs smoothly and sits in a
nice, clean engine compartment. It's bolted to a C4 3 speed
automatic transmission known for its trouble-free performance. Look
underneath and you'll see a surprisingly unblemished undercarriage
- no obvious dings on the frame rails, rust-free pans and
cross-member, and a new-looking dual exhaust that picks up where
the stock headers leave off. This fastback sits on a set of 15"
Keystone rims, wrapped in Futura Super Sports that give it a little
aftermarket flash.
Looking for a true numbers-matching cruiser - a survivor that's
seen decades of change but still stands at the ready to take you
where you want to go in nostalgic style? This Ford Galaxie 500
fastback is for you!! Call today!
