Vehicle Description
Let's not dance around the issue: if this were a tricked-out
Chevelle, it would cost twice as much and probably already be SOLD.
Yet this slick-built Ford offers flashy good looks, full-sized
comfort, and a strong 289 V8 small block under the hood, all
beautifully finished to high standards and for a fraction of the
price of most '67 Bowties built in a similar fashion. On top of
that, it's a verified 2-owner car with only 80,057 actual miles on
the clock, which really puts it over the top. With incredible curb
appeal and the tried-and-true dependability of the Blue Oval, this
1967 Ford Galaxie 500 is a very special cruiser.
The first thing you notice about this big Galaxie is that gorgeous
Dark Gray metallic paint, a custom blend that was mixed with just
the right amount of pearl to really pop off all that sexy, crisp
lines of this big coupe. Look at how the light dances on it, almost
changing colors depending on the angle, bringing out the details
and drawing the eye. It's been applied over straight sheetmetal,
all of which has been masterfully finished to top driver-quality
(if not borderline show quality) standards, and on a Galaxie,
that's a lot of real estate to manage. The side trim was removed
and door handles were replaced with imbedded 'spoon' style handles
that look practically shaved and very streamlined, and the sharp
bodywork spear down the profile, the crisply rendered hood, and
planed decklid all give this big Ford unique character. The work
didn't stop there, either, because once the paint was on, there was
the long job of color sanding and buffing to bring out the final
brilliant shine that's found miles deep into the finish. Of course,
a great paint job is nothing without the details being right, so
the chrome bumpers shine up beautifully, and the bright front
grille is imposing and draws attention to its intricate details.
Lastly, it's squats down on those flashy chrome wheels that fill
the fenders perfectly, ensuring this Galaxie turns heads everywhere
it goes.
The spacious interior was completely overhauled and upgraded, but
the builders did a great job to incorporate all-new modern
components without going overboard into tacky restomod territory.
Two-tone ultra-leather seats (power seats swapped-in from a
late-model Mustang) and door panels retain their basic shape but
are now upholstered in gorgeous gray-and-black hides, off-set with
white stitches that makes these seating surfaces much more
sophisticated than the original 1967 basics. Workmanship is
first-rate throughout, with straight seams, nicely stuffed
cushions, and a ton of hand-polished hardware throughout. Plush
black carpets are an awesome addition into the cabin that seals it
up from the outside world, and the color and upholstery theme is
continued on the dashboard and custom center console. The factory
instrument panel still houses all its original instrumentation,
there's a Grant GT steering wheel at the helm, and that center
console houses cup holders, a Lokar shifter for the automatic
transmission, and a Kenwood AM/FM/CD/AUX head unit that manages the
upgraded stereo highlighted by the Rockford-Fosgate subwoofers and
amplifier in the trunk. Other options include factory A/C (although
it needs a service), seatbelts fore and aft, power steering and
brakes, and the workmanship on the ultra-leather headliner and
custom package tray show that no small detail was overlooked in
this build.
In a big car, you need V8 power, and the small block Ford in this
Galaxie doesn't disappoint. With plenty of pop to pull the big body
through all the elements, the Galaxie is very responsive and a joy
to drive. Edelbrock supplied the 4-barrel carburetor, ProComp
brings an upgraded cam and lifters, and a full MSD ignition and
distributor provides immediate spark for the feisty (and original)
289 V8. A Ford Racing dress-up kit includes finned valve covers and
a shiny air cleaner, add a little bling to the overall presentation
of the engine bay, and a set of long-tube headers at the flanks
feed into a throaty Flowmaster H-pipe dual exhaust below.
Everything has been nicely detailed under the hood, and you'll have
a hard time keeping gawkers away every time you lift up the bonnet.
It's backed by a 3-speed Cruise-O-Matic feeding a 9-inch full of
driver-friendly gears, so it cruises easily and moves like a much
smaller car. The chassis is very solid, as you'd expect from a car
with so few miles, and although the suspension is mostly stock, the
shocks, springs, and rear sway bar are all newer. American Racing
Shelby wheels with knock-off spinners are the right combination of
retro and modern, wrapped in sporty blackwall radials with plenty
of tread.
Finished to a VERY high driver standard, this is a classic you can
buy and show with confidence; it's even nicer in person than it is
in photos. Be unique, buy a tricked-out '67 Ford. Call today!
