Vehicle Description
Lower, wider, and longer is how Detroit made cars in the '60s, and
this 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 sedan is arguably the best way to show
that off - it's big, bright, and has a powerful 390 V8 big block
motor mated to a C6 Cruise-O-Matic transmission. But the most
impressive part is that this 4-door sedan is the kind of remarkable
survivor that you simply just don't see these days. Completely
unrestored, fully maintained, and preserved to an almost
obsessive-compulsive standard the likes of which we've rarely seen,
this 33,494 actual mile Ford is as impressive as they come in the
'survivor' category of the hobby.
It's hard not to love the mid-60s Galaxies, and the fervent
following they have today proves the 'stacked-headlight' years will
continue to grow in popularity. Unbelievably, the exterior is
absolutely untouched, and the survivor Emberglo Metallic finish is
all original and still shows like a nice driver, with only minor
blemishes to be found upon closer inspection. In fact, a
professional buff and polish is all we'd recommend, it would lift
the paint up to a slightly higher level and throw cold water on any
blasphemous thoughts of repainting this beautiful American relic.
The people at Ford made sure that their full-sized car was
represented well with cool design touches like placing the
headlights and taillights as far in the corners of the body as
possible, which laid perfectly on the taller and bulkier bodies of
the 3rd generation. That way everything looked stretched to the
max, allowing the paint jobs and chrome elements to do a lot of the
talking, including the wide bumpers, and the grille that almost
looks billet-style straight from the factory. In fact, all of the
factory trim and emblems are still intact and look great, and even
the correct wheel covers are in place to complete the awesome
originality. And this is the exact kind of sedan that deserves to
show off its originality. Four doors mean you can always bring your
friends, and even with those extended measurements, this Galaxie
500 still manages to look sporty.
Talk about a time capsule inside! The two-tone parchment and beige
interior is a perfect complement for the exterior finish, as it
does a great job calming down the vivid Ember paint with the
luxurious feel of muted colors inside. Everything inside is 100%
original, including the seats, which are in truly exceptional shape
after being protected by those thick, clear vinyl covers since new.
The carpets, headliner, door panels, and dash show almost no
evidence of ever being touched, which has left us wondering if this
car was always driven with white gloves and a hazmat suit on. But
beyond just appearance, with its wide front bench and spacious rear
bench seating, you know you have the versatility to take everyone
for a ride in this impressive Galaxie 500. You've even got great
original features like the AM radio, a heater, and seatbelts, but
that's as far as it goes for amenities. But no matter how many
people come along, you always will enjoy this sedan. The driver
gets to experience classic American motoring with the intricate
design of the vintage steering wheel, and beyond that is the
original speedometer that's so wide it seems to need its own zip
code. Out back, the spacious trunk still has its original mat and
bias-ply spare tire, but are you even surprised by that at this
point?
Pop the hood and you're treated to a big block presentation that
presents the same way it did on the showroom floor in 1966. Not
only do you get the famous 390 cubic-inch V8 FE big-block and all
of the original components that come with it, but it's always been
impeccably maintained and routinely serviced. There are even
printed labels under the hood with the exact dates and mileage of
service items. Wow! A big block means you get plenty of power for
the streets (factory rated at 275HP/405lbs-ft. of torque), and a
good growl from the factory exhaust and chambered muffler. But
really this is the kind of car you can enjoy at a much more
leisurely pace, with power steering, power brakes, and a smooth
shifting Cruise-O-Matic C6 automatic transmission. The
undercarriage is as clean and solid as you'd expect from a survivor
car with so few miles, and the factory rolling stock of steel
wheels adorned with Galaxie 500 hubcaps are wrapped with whitewall
bias-plys.
Powerful, impeccably preserved, and affordable - this Galaxie 500
sedan is one of the most impressive survivor classics that we've
ever featured. Documented with maintenance records, owner's
manuals, a slew of original parts and extra parts, and even the
chauffer's license of what may be the original owner, this is the
one to have if you love originality. Don't miss out, call
today!
