Vehicle Description
1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Fastback
For those of you who used their formative years to educate and
mostly entertain themselves with the boob tube, you were probably
catching an episode or two of Andy of Mayberry. A number of awesome
cars were featured in the Andy Griffith Show over its nine year
run, but Griffith's squad cars were always Ford Galaxie 500 sedans.
Fords were increasingly featured as the show reached its later
years, undoubtedly because of a sponsorship from the Ford Motor
Company.
For consignment a 1966 Galaxie 500 Fastback that I would classify
as a survivor. Bought newby the original owner in November 1965 and
then passed onto our consignor in March of 1966 with 2,000 miles on
the odometer this car is truly a piece of Blue Oval history. This
Nightmist Blue over 2 tone blue Galaxie was garagekept from new,
having not seen the light of day for many many years. Our
consignor, the 2nd owner, then pulled the car from storage and it
was treated to a vast array of mechanical work performed between
February to March 2023. All performed by a professional mechanic,
this skate is now gracing our Hallowed Halls and is one of our
survivor highlights. The top end of the engine was rebuilt, the
brakes rebuilt, the AC converted to R134A, a new fuel pump, lines
and tank were installed. The original window sticker, copy of the
original title, and the original owners manual are included. Oh and
did I mention, thissurvivor is displaying an astounding 27,818
title verified actual miles. Are you ready to pull the trigger and
be the 3rd to own this piece of Ford history?
Exterior
Nightmist Blue Poly, which our consignor states is the original
paint, covers straight steel panels and 2 doors with well minded
gaps. The paint has remained in the deepend of the pool with just a
few minor hazy spots and touch ups but no rust is to be seen for
miles. The side panels are highlighted by a mid car body bump out
that begins at the headlights and runs straight rearward as it
thins to an arrow point at the rear quarter with Galaxie 500
badging embellishments. 390 and red flags are badged just behind
the front wheels and leading the way are dual front stacked
headlights within a well preserved chrome grille and has a nice
FORD badging across the hood. The front bumper is very nice and
shiny and as we move to the rear, we find squared off tail lights
with a center round backup light and some starburst trimmings
reaching out to each side in shiny chromed points. More shiny
trimmings for the rear on the trunk, and just below is a nicely
preserved rear bumper. Not to be forgotten is the roof in body
matching Nightmist Blue that takes on a semi-fastback line as it
melts into the trunk lid. Deeply treaded but rather old 8.15-15
bias ply tires wrap 15-inch chrome slotted wheels for the perfect
period look.
Interior
With a swing of either of the 2 doors and we greet several yards of
blue vinyl covered seats and door panels. All original and well
preserved, but not without a few faults and flaws that come with
age and use. Within the two tone blue door panels, which are all
vinyl, reside the door actuator, armrest/pulls, and window cranks
which are nearly pristine. The front split bench is made up of blue
Olympia striped inserts and smooth light blue vinyl bolsters and
some light blue piping racing around the border of the two. We note
dark blue and medium blue horizontal and vertical striping
throughout the seats which all appear as nearly new. The rear bench
copies this style and a very clean and shiny original dash looking
like it was pulled from the Millennium Falcon with its central
white numbers on black horizontal shaped background. This is
flanked by the factory AM radio to the right and the arrow turn
signal indicators on either side. Dash central holds the heater
slides with some wood applique and down low is a factory 8-track
player. The original steering wheel is noted and the original blue
carpet floods the floors and is covered by brown rubber mats. A
nice light blue headliner is good and tight floating above the
stunning multi-blue interior! Bringing our attention briefly to the
trunk, it sports the original speckled liner, the spare, and jack
neatly tucked away in the right of the trunk.
Drivetrain
Clean original with some nice patina seen on the surfaces under the
hood, including the born with 390ci V8 which pumps out a
respectable 275 horses. Our consignor notes that the top end of the
engine was gone through with a valve job, new lifters, and pushrods
installed. This is complete with blue painted valve covers and a
replacement 2-barrel Holley carburetor with a blue painted single
snout air cleaner cover atop. Bolted to the back is a 3-speed
Cruise-O-Matic automatic which is shifted from the column. Way back
is a 9-inch 3.00 conventional axle. Our consignor notes that the
water pump and hoses have been replaced to ensure this cooling
system is fully up to snuff and the AC compressor was rebuilt and
R134A converted.
Undercarriage
Some surface rust for the usual suspects, but the car maintains
structural integrity with black paint covering the frame and floor
pans. Independent coil springs for the front, and a 4-link system
with coil springs for the rear suspension, and 4 wheel drum brakes
with a new master cylinder, wheel cylinders, front hoses and new
shoes have been installed. A dual exhaust system is noted with like
new glasspack mufflers and shows with a light coating of surface
rust.
Drive-Ability
As expected from a car in this condition, she fired right up, and
with a slip of the shifter to D, it took off smoothly. This car is
a great large cruiser, smooth ride, and no creaking or squeaking
when turning the corners. It drives like a mechanically
well-maintained survivor and the only notable flaws were theAC
blowing cold but not quite icy cold and occasionally the throttle
would stick a bit. While I did forget to bring along my The
Capitols Cool Jerk 8 track, the AM radio was able to broadcast some
of KYW-1060's news crystal clear.
With a great documented andfully known history its hard to find any
real reason not to want this carl. The chrome is all good, and
nearly all of the maintenance has been performed. Not the most
powerful or unusual optioned car, but very respectable in overall
presentation with a snappy interior and a wonderful papertrail of
history. Meet George Jetson....Jane his wife... daughter
Judy...well you get it! Now cue the whistling and grab your fishing
pole! (Gosh wasn't TV great back then?!) Just like this consignment
and a great story to boot!
6E66Y123512
6-1966
E-Mahwah, NJ Assy Plant
66-Galaxie 500 2 Door Fastback
Y-390ci V8 2bbl
123512-Sequential Unit Number
WARRANTY TAG
BODY 63B-Galaxie 500 2 Door Fastback
COLOR K-Nightmist Blue Poly
TRIM 52-Light Blue Olympia Cloth, Blue Crinkle Vinyl
DATE 04K-October 4th
DSO 23-Philadelphia
AXLE 1-Ford 9" 3.00 Conventional
TRANS 8-Cruise O Matic
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our
showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just
1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The
website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888)
227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come
see the vehicle in person.
