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My dad had a 1965 Ford Galaxie with a 390 and 4 speed manual. He bought it brand new when he was in the military. Year later, he asked me to restore the car and I did. That was our family car and I miss it terribly. But the fun us kids had, especially when my dad did a few burnouts with it.
Pictured in my Thumbnail is a 1963 Ford Galaxie 2 door Post that I have had for 47 years, it was given to me by my grandmother "Bessie", hence her nickname "Bessie". You see my grandfather died in 1976 and my grandmother did not drive, therefore she gave it to me at the age of 14. Bessie is actually the car I learned to drive in as a teen. Bessie had 56,000 actual miles on her when Pa passed and today she clocks 62173.7 actual miles. Bessie is %100 original with the exception of dual exhaust with a 289 Fordomatic pushing her. She is my 1st born child. Thanks for the Video BocaBrothers!!!
My first car was a 1965 Ford ranch wagon that I purchased from a dealer in Buffalo, NY. in 1972. My best friend blew the engine in it two weeks after I purchased it. My second car a 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 2 door purple vehicle that I purchased from my sister. I drove it a couple of years and sold it for a small profit. The 2 door was the sportiest car I have ever owned over my driving years.
My folks had a white 4-door 1965 Galaxie 500 LTD that was big, roomy, and powerful. I remember the burgundy fabric upholstery that felt really sleek to my young self. Ah, wonderful memories!
My grandparents had two Galaxies-a '66 and a '72. I only saw pictures of the '66 but it was a beauty. What I remember about the '72 was that it was a true hardtop where the rear windows rolled down.
My first car was 1966 Ford Custom 2 door post-it a 289 and 4speed and now I have a 1962 Galaxie Sunliner with a HP 390 with the colored flag and bird and a cruise O matic Trans o,e more a1970 Ford Fairlane 500 2 door hardtop with a cobra 302 automatic love the video
My father purchased his first new car when he bought a 65 Galaxy 500. It was the 4 door hard top, 352,4bbl with duel exhaust. It was a runner! Mom got her fist speeding ticket in it going through a school zone, didn’t realize she was going to fast because the car rode smooth and quiet 😅
My first car was a blue one with black vinyl top. Bought it from a neighbor for $175. It had seen better days, but I loved it. My friends and I had a lot of fun in that old thing.
Quite informative. I recall this car as they were featured in some many films and television shows too many to name. I recall the early 1972 Galaxie 500 the family had. It was brown. I do thank you for your efforts every week. It takes time to put these videos together. It is appreciated.
Thanks very much for posting this video, the Galaxie 500 range has always been the favorite model of mine. I am the proud owner of a 1965 Galaxie 500 4dr sedan, with the outstanding FE390, here in New Zealand . It was born on the 26th October 1965 at the LA Factory and ordered by a dealership in Denver, Colorado. Spent most of its life in Denver, and then California until "immigrating" to New Zealand in 2016. It is still pretty much stock standard and still very much a pleasure to drive. Thank you again for the video.
We had a 1965 Galaxies 2-door hardtop in vintage burgundy with black interior, a 289 v-8 and automatic. I loved that car. We traded it in a 1968 LTD 2-door hardtop in diamond blue and black vinyl too with Brougham interior. We ordered a 390 cu. in. v-8. Rich, elegant and Uncle Henry, as it became known could get up and move. Both of these cars took us on numerous vacations to see many wonderful sites in this nation. Treasured memories.
The 1959 Ford is one of the most popular and iconic cars of all times...approximately 1.5 million were produced. In the following years sales of full-size Fords were only about 1 million or less per model year. However, Ford pioneered new types of cars like the intermediate 1962 Fairlane and 1965 Mustang before General Motors.
My first car was a used ‘63 Galaxie 500. It had a huge engine (390 I think) but no power steering or power brakes. It was a beast to drive bit enjoyed it.
My stepfather was a traveling salesman in Michigan in the 60s & early 70s who was supplied new company cars every two years… all Ford Galaxies. He loved them all for their comfort and quiet operation over the highways. They did okay in the snow as long as you switched to snow tires in the winter.
We had a neighbor that was like your stepdad with Fords, and he was an insurance salesman. My family was poor, and I was amazed at how every other year he'd have a beautiful brand-new Ford. I always wished our family could have the car he was done with. I think I've always liked Ford's because of our neighbor.
The 63 ½ - 64 model is my favourite. I just like the look of the side by side quad headlights the grill treatment and fastback styling over all the other models.
The 67' 2 door hardtop fastback is my most beloved Ford Galaxy of them all. Just love the styling of that particular model. See one around every now & then & it's one of the biggest thrills of my life.
My late aunt had a turquoise galaxy 500 with black interior I think it had a 351 in 1970 bought a mustang notchback gave my mom the galaxy so she wouldn't have to walk to stores with us 5 kids in tow . It was beautiful, I miss all three of them .
I inherited a '63 from my grandmother in 1983, but being 17 yrs old I did not appreciate how cool that car was and bought a '"68 Camaro SS. Now I wish I still had them both. The Camaro would be worth a fortune but the Galaxy, even for a die hard GM fan, would still be a very cool ride
I had a basic '65 2 door HT with the fast back roof that I bought from my father. Bench seats, 352, 4BBL, automatic. Of all the cars I've owned, this one is still one of my favorites. I'd love to have one just like it.
During the summer of 1966 I had to rent cars occasionally. The very first time was for a weekend. Called and made arrangements to pick it up. When I got there a gorgeous red two door hardtop was brought in and the keys given to me. I couldn't believe this was the car I got. Absolutely gorgeous. Couldn't believe my luck. A few weeks later I had to rent a car again. Was told they only had one available. It was in the process of being readied. When I got there, filled out the papers and eventually a white '66 Mustang with the 289 engine was driven it. At first I thought it was someone returning their rental. But the driver came in and handed me the keys! Years later my dad bought a used car. Got a 65 Ford Custom four door sedan.
My dad had as the 2nd owner a 1967 Ford LTD Galaxy with a 390 CID V8 that he bought in 1973 which he had until he junked it in the mid to late 90's. The plush velvet interior was replaced with grey vinyl while he owned it and he had to take the vinyl roof cover off and fix leaks in it and rusty panels as they deteriorated. The entire engine was overhauled in the late 70s. It was a light sand metallic color with white and wood grained interior panels. I grew up with that car. It would flat out fly if you pushed it. The C4 tranny eventually had to be warmed up to be able to go forward as there was a gasket diaphragm leak but it was still a great car. Loved the vertical headlamps, front grill and rear taillamps. We drove across the country several times in that car. Thinking of it reminds me of my dad who died in 2017.
Thanks for sharing the story sir. Mom had a Galaxy 500. I remember it was white. I also found out a few months back it was a hand me down from her sister.
HI B.B. I LIKED THE 1964 FORDS MY FAMILY HAD THREE OF THEM ONE BEING A WAGON,, I HAD A 1965 GALAXIE IN HIGH SCHOOL,, 1967-68 WERE GREAT I LIKED THE FLIP LIGHTS BUT IN MASS. WITH THE ICE AND SNOW THEY WOULD GET STUCK WE WOULD HAVE TO KEEP THEM OPEN .. GREAT VIDEO!!! THANK'S..
During the non-snow / road salt months in Ohio here I daily drive a 1963 Galaxie 500. Rangoon red built FE big block factory bench seat and 4-speed car. I love it!
Very nice 'flashback' :) I was 9 in '66 and new neighbors next door had a white '66 just like the thumb nail and closing shot. Two door, white with the 'mag' hubcaps. Gorgeous. Their daughter was cute, too. We were friends. We had a '56 Chevy in white, 4 door, 265, 3 speed with OD that i loved but the Galaxie was pretty awesome. Really didn't see many for years but did cruise by the local Wheels And Deals lot one Saturday afternoon in the mid '80s and a '66 7 Litre was there. Abit ragged in red but all there. Left after like 10 minutes of staring at it. Could have started it,,,,thx but no thx ;) Nice vid, guys!
What happened is the '61 Ford was on the drawing board for the 1960 model year. Then GM shocked everyone by going back to fins for the '59 Chevrolets. Ford held off on the '61 project and put the 1960 car (that we know) into a rush production to stay competitive.
My dad had a hot-rod 66, and I had a base model 69 that I drove across the USA. I wish I had kept it. Even so I learned a lot in this video. Some of the early-year models were very beautiful and I didn't realize they had made so many dramatic styling changes over the years.
I owned 2 different 1072 Galaxy 500's as my 3rd and 4th cars in my early 20's. Both had the 351 engine and ran great, but the ride was the best part of driving it. And what a quiet ride they were! Would love to have them back!
My 1st car was a 62 Ford Galaxy coup. My Dad purchased it used in 63 and I inherited it in 72. It had the straight 6 250 cui with 2 speed automatic. Loved that car. You could use 1 finger to turn the steering wheel with the power steering. For a 6 banger it had a lot of pep and was pretty frugal on gas. When my older brother came back from Nam in 74 he got my Aunt's 65 Galaxy 500 coup with the 352 and 4 barrel. It was beautiful white and had bright red interior. With only 22K miles on it it was perfect. I liked all the old Fords.
In 1985 I bought a really used ex state trooper 1963 Galaxy 500, I really liked that car, gave 300$ for it! Reverse we out and I needed a more practical rig. Sold it to someone that restored it, that made me feel better.
when I was young my dad got a 68, same burgundy color and everything, as a loaner while he got our early 60s Rambler fixed. I thought it was the greatest car I'd ever seen. I remember asking what it was called so I could buy one when I grew up.
Based on looks I couldn't choose which one I like best; all are sights for sore eyes compared to the boring, look-alike stuff put out nowadays, so I'll go with the '62 model, as that is the year I was born.
My parents had a 1963 Galaxie 500 XL 4 door in a dusty rose metallic finish with a black interior. I don’t remember too much about it other than it wasn’t air conditioned. Not a big deal when we lived in Chicago, but a huge deal when we moved to TN! The other thing I remember was my dad running out of gas in it on our way to FL in the mid 60’s.
They started looking good in 64'. The 65' was my favorite. I had a model of a 65' I put together in 65 when I was a kid. My brother bought a 65' as his first car around 73'.
My dad had a '64 Galaxie 500 XL when I was growing up. I drove my mom's '67 Country Sedan to school, totaled it. Then I owned a '68 Galaxie, then a '69 Galaxie, a '70 LTD Brogham,, a '77 LTD, an '87 LTD Crown Victoria, a '92 Crown Victoria, and I currently own a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. Love the older full size Fords
This '65 looks almost like my parent's '66 Galaxies 500 hardtop 2 door! Theirs had red metal hardtop and 390 big block!😁 Factory a/c, power windows and locks and seat!👍🛠️
My 1st car was a 65 2 Door Hardtop I bought from my Aunt in 1976 for $250 289 2 Barrel Cruise-O-Matic Transmission all I did was clean out the crank case vent pipe and put dual glass packs on it. Loved that Car.
Loved your video! I grew up in a '64 Galaxie. Loved that car when I was a kid. Top Galaxie models I love are the '64 and the '67. Forgot to mention that from '63 thru '68 different high powered engines (406 to 429CID) were offered as an option. Also, in 1963, a Thunderbolt lightweight variant was sold for dragstrips. The Thunderbolt variants switched to the fairlane lineup in '64. Hey you should also make a video about the Fairlane lineup! This was my favorite sedan lineup from Ford, especially from '63 to '67.
My Uncle owned one of these beauties, a 1963 1/2, Black on Black, racing suspension, and a 427 cobra jet under the hood with a 4 speed manual transmission. Purchased brand new direct from the factory. The thing was a acreamer beat everything matched up to it.
Ford GALAXIE was always the prettiest of the Ford lineup. My favorite was the 1964 GALAXIE 500XL FASTBACK. THEY WERE STUNNING ! THE GALAXIE 500 LTD became the more standard luxury Ford.
I would have to say that the 1963 1/2 and 1964 R code Galaxy 500 XL two door hardtop models are the most obscure and most sought after model Galaxies of all of them they were equipped with the famous 427 soFE engine's with dual four barrel carbs and bucket seats and floor console and four speed transmission they were homologation cars for use in NASCAR sanctioned events so that meant there were at least 500 of them produced for use on the street and there are still quite a few or them around but most people who have them hang on to them every once in awhile one will come up for sale but they don't go cheap for sure those giant battleships are extremely fast and for their size handled pretty good there only weakness was braking technology at that time was not quite up to the task I really liked that body style a lot 1965 was the first year Ford had the double sided keys. that didn't have too be right side up or up side down to be inserted. I owned a 1968 custom 500. that was an old State Patrol car. that had a 390 FE police interceptor engine and PI package. which included a large radiator, and special hoses, and a large four barrel carb, and dual exhaust, and heavier suspension, and giant brakes, and a kitted C6 transmission. it was a four door post. for a a big heavy car that thing really hauled ass, it was extremely fast and I loved it. I got a AWESOME deal on that car and drove it for a long time. and wish that hadn't sold it.
We owned a 1964 Galaxie 500. It had 289 V8 engine and C4 automatic transmission. Loved that car. To bad it was stolen in 1980's and never to be seen again
Had a '65 Galaxie just like the one in the video. I painted it close to the same color. Mine was '69 Gulfstream Aqua Poly. I balanced a 351W out of a '71 Galaxie and put a 4-speed behind it.
My first car was a 20 year-old 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 LTD with the 390 cubic inch engine. It was black with a white vinyl top. A friend bought it for me for $325 at a car auction in the second week of January 1985. The defroster and heater weren’t working, so I had a cold drive for about 60 miles. The inside windows fogged up and I used my hand to wipe it off and then it turned to ice and I had to hang my head out the window to drive in the freezing temperatures. Having the thermostat replaced fixed the heating defrosting issue. Less than a year later, I was having some brake problems, but didn’t have the money to take it to the shop. I was having to pump the brakes to stop, and then one day on the way home from work on a county highway, I approached a 35 mph bend in the road during the rain and when I applied the brakes, nothing happened and as I got closer to the bend in the road, I pumped them more quickly and then finally slammed on the brakes and they locked up and I went into the 3 foot ditch and slammed into a driveway that was coming out at the apex of the corner. I saw a big chunk of dirt go flying. The ball joint on the top of the tire broke off and the tire was laying flat on the driver side. I was uninjured but the car suffered about $800 damage and I was only making about four dollars an hour. I ended up selling it for 300 bucks. Before this all happened, many people would compliment the vehicle when they saw it. I was pretty happy with my old vehicle. I just wish I had had the money to properly take care of it, but you live and learn.
We had a 63 Galaxie 500 with the swing away steering wheel, I later bought a 63 500 XL 390 4-speed as my first car. Dad bought a candy-apple red 67 XL fastback off the showroom floor
Interesting history. Personally I always liked the 60 models, especially the Sunliner. In the fall of 64 my dad became infatuated with the 65 LTD. The ads were “quieter than a Rolls Royce”. He bought a 4 door hardtop, Caspian Blue metallic, same as the one in the video. My dad didn’t do much more than drive a car, but that car had well over 100,000 miles on it with no major maintenance.
One of my best friends bought a '69 Galaxie 500 with the 390 as his first car. He used it as a cruiser, and we would drive to the neighboring towns on the weekends just to look around. Problem was, that thing was a GAS HOG! He called the needle on the gas gage "a second hand" because that thing moved like the second hand on a clock anytime you started the engine! Not a problem when gas was 30 cents a gallon, but after OPEC he traded that thing 'Cause he couldn't keep the tank full!!!
for me, the 1964 Ford Galaxy was the most beautiful, almost SEXY! I had a plastic "cop car" of them, back in about 1966.... I remember when the cops drove them, so beautiful of a car, I think!
My dad bought a blue1966 Ford Custom 500 that was the red, white and blue entry models. It had the 289 v-8 4-door with ac, crank windows, and automatic transmission. With 4 boys driving it the car got plenty of rough use and only died when I was hit by a new Rolls Royce in 1972.
All of these Galaxies takes me back to my youth. And although I did not own any Fords because my father did not like Fords although he had a 55, it was because of my uncles, which were brothers to my mother, that was the reason why I knew so much about Fords. My mother had three brothers all of them were strictly Ford owners. And all three of my uncles at one time or another probably owned a Galaxy or an LTD. And my great uncle owned a 61 Galaxy four-door sedan for many years until he died in 81. And that was back when most women didn't have a driver's license because they didn't have a driver's license because they had a husband more than likely and she kept that car for many years after that until she died
I didn't realize that the Galaxie's went back to '58. Our family car was a '62 Galaxie 500 389 CID V8. I learned to drive on my Dad's Galaxie 500 2dr, Straight 6, 3 speed standard transmission. Illuminated ash tray
I always like the Galaxy 500. Especially the early to mid 60's versions. I remember watching Andy Griffith and enjoying the early 60's Galaxy as their patrol car. My father had an LTD. I thought it was a 1974 model. It was White exterior with a White Vellore Interior. It also had Powered Vent Windows. They were not as good as Swing Out ones. These went straight down. It also had a Quadraphonic 8 Track Player. LOL
I owned a 1958 custom, a 1959 Ranch wagon, a 1959 Fairlane/ Galaxy 1960 Fairlane, a 1963 Galaxie 1964 Galaxie 1965 Custom 1966 Galaxie 1967 Galaxie 1969 Galaxie 1971 LTD. I am shocked at how many car models I owned in my life when I think back not just Ford. Toyota for the last 25 years.
I've got a 500 that came with a 240 six and a six speed split shift overdrive....it was a blast to drive with that engine, but is a lot more fun with the current 427 4spd that I swapped in. It handles great for a full sized car due to the three box full frame. In 65 they tore up the NASCAR tracks because of the stiff frame...there were even a few Chevy teams caught putting their cars on the Galaxie frame. In 66 mid sized cars were allowed in NASCAR , so Ford switched to the Fairlane...
Owned a 1962 and 1963 Galaxie 500. Both were 4 dr sedans. The '62 had the 292 V8 with cruise-o-matic transmission. The '63 model had the 352 V8. Both were great driving cars, but being in New England, they both succumbed to rust issues.
had a 67 galaxie 500 2 door 390, it was that Olive green metallic. When I got it in early 80's in high school it had 50k miles...drove it until 1990 i think...the frame was rusting out and started to sag....body was still solid.
Our mom had a 65 that was handed down to her by my late aunt. Loved that car. I told my mom the other day that I was wanting to buy one (something you do not see everyday) and she gave me the "why" face. No one gets it. I'm tired of seeing the same cars going back and forth to work each day. I did buy me a C6 Vette. lol Thanks for watching and the comment Eric.
You stated that the XL was discontinued in 1970; not so (it was dropped in 1971). I owned a 1970 XL convertible, 351 Windsor, hideway headlights, that I bought in 1973, mainly because my parents had a 1970 Galaxie 500 sedan. Got rid of it fairly quickly as it had problems with the top hydraulics and picked up a 1969 Mustang convertible from a co-worker of my Dad's. Had it for two years until I swerved to miss a pedestrian who was being walked by his two dogs and went through a retaining wall and into a power pole.
I owed a 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 LTD in collège. Bucket seats, shift one the floor, a lot of vacuum Ines and pumps to operate all the accessories. Good car though, a lot of power, smooth ride. Yah, over all okay.
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GALAXIE was ALWAYS the prettiest Ford around. I LOVED THE GALAXIE 500XL FASTBACK AND CONVERTABLE !
My dad had a 1965 Ford Galaxie with a 390 and 4 speed manual. He bought it brand new when he was in the military. Year later, he asked me to restore the car and I did. That was our family car and I miss it terribly. But the fun us kids had, especially when my dad did a few burnouts with it.
My mom had a ‘65 with the 352 cubic inch engine. I loved that car. That engine was a beast.
I WISH I could say; "Great car!"
@@johnmaki3046 Why can’t you? It was a great car! 😃
I had a 65 500 XL, in silver blue, it was a beautiful car!
Pictured in my Thumbnail is a 1963 Ford Galaxie 2 door Post that I have had for 47 years, it was given to me by my grandmother "Bessie", hence her nickname "Bessie". You see my grandfather died in 1976 and my grandmother did not drive, therefore she gave it to me at the age of 14. Bessie is actually the car I learned to drive in as a teen. Bessie had 56,000 actual miles on her when Pa passed and today she clocks 62173.7 actual miles. Bessie is %100 original with the exception of dual exhaust with a 289 Fordomatic pushing her. She is my 1st born child. Thanks for the Video BocaBrothers!!!
My first car was a 1965 Ford ranch wagon that I purchased from a dealer in Buffalo, NY. in 1972. My best friend blew the engine in it two weeks after I purchased it. My second car a 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 2 door purple vehicle that I purchased from my sister. I drove it a couple of years and sold it for a small profit. The 2 door was the sportiest car I have ever owned over my driving years.
Love the starliner
My folks had a white 4-door 1965 Galaxie 500 LTD that was big, roomy, and powerful. I remember the burgundy fabric upholstery that felt really sleek to my young self. Ah, wonderful memories!
Love the 1960 design 62 & 63 bodystyle with the red on red 4spd was always one of my dream cars growing up
Grew up with a 63 Bonneville. Smooth car. Need one again.
My grandparents had two Galaxies-a '66 and a '72. I only saw pictures of the '66 but it was a beauty. What I remember about the '72 was that it was a true hardtop where the rear windows rolled down.
Ahh yes, and the vent window...hehe. Thanks for watching Dan!
These cars are so beautiful ❤️ every year has something special for grandma and the hot rodders 👏
Wish I had one Steve! Thanks for watching.
@BOCABROTHERS I'm a proud owner of a 64 390 4 speed. Project is long way from finished but progress will make way again next year 💪
@@stev8628 If you wanted to, you'll be able to make good money off of that '64. Their popularity has never waned.
My first car was 1966 Ford Custom 2 door post-it a 289 and 4speed and now I have a 1962 Galaxie Sunliner with a HP 390 with the colored flag and bird and a cruise O matic Trans o,e more a1970 Ford Fairlane 500 2 door hardtop with a cobra 302 automatic love the video
Man I Would Love To Have Every Model Featured On Here Them Were The Good Ol Day's When Cars Was Reasonable Prices
You got that right Troy. Thanks for watching!
Reasonably priced, value for money and built to last. Must have been a magical time.
And REAL, ACTUAL CARS!
My father purchased his first new car when he bought a 65 Galaxy 500. It was the 4 door hard top, 352,4bbl with duel exhaust. It was a runner! Mom got her fist speeding ticket in it going through a school zone, didn’t realize she was going to fast because the car rode smooth and quiet 😅
My first car was a blue one with black vinyl top. Bought it from a neighbor for $175. It had seen better days, but I loved it. My friends and I had a lot of fun in that old thing.
I absolutely love the 1968 Ford XL and Galaxie 500 fastbacks. They are still my favorite full-size car body style ever.
67 looked much better to me!!!!
Quite informative. I recall this car as they were featured in some many films and television shows too many to name. I recall the early 1972 Galaxie 500 the family had. It was brown. I do thank you for your efforts every week. It takes time to put these videos together. It is appreciated.
Dirty Harry drove a couple of them
Thanks for watching OLDS98! I remember them on TV.
"Brown." Yes, earth tones were coming in big in '72 and held on strongly throughout the remainder of the decade. I still love earth tones.
Growing up in the 70s I believe they used this model on the streets of San Francisco
Thanks very much for posting this video, the Galaxie 500 range has always been the favorite model of mine. I am the proud owner of a 1965 Galaxie 500 4dr sedan, with the outstanding FE390, here in New Zealand . It was born on the 26th October 1965 at the LA Factory and ordered by a dealership in Denver, Colorado. Spent most of its life in Denver, and then California until "immigrating" to New Zealand in 2016. It is still pretty much stock standard and still very much a pleasure to drive. Thank you again for the video.
Fantastic kjs21. Post a pic on our Facebook. We'd LOVE to see it.
My Grandmother owned the 1965 4 door with a 352ci 4bbl dual exhaust from the factory. What a sweet ride!
I have a 1966 Ford Galaxy 500 390. She is sleek Black with Black and Purple Velvet inserts with Black leather trim. I love my car and named her Bella.
Show Bella off on your Facebook page Elizabeth. We'd love to see it. Thanks for watching!
I bet she is a beauty!
One of the nicest looking 500s imo and I’m not necessarily a ford guy . 👍👍
We had a 1965 Galaxies 2-door hardtop in vintage burgundy with black interior, a 289 v-8 and automatic. I loved that car. We traded it in a 1968 LTD 2-door hardtop in diamond blue and black vinyl too with Brougham interior. We ordered a 390 cu. in. v-8. Rich, elegant and Uncle Henry, as it became known could get up and move. Both of these cars took us on numerous vacations to see many wonderful sites in this nation. Treasured memories.
The 1959 Ford is one of the most popular and iconic cars of all times...approximately 1.5 million were produced. In the following years sales of full-size Fords were only about 1 million or less per model year. However, Ford pioneered new types of cars like the intermediate 1962 Fairlane and 1965 Mustang before General Motors.
Yes sir Spock. Thanks for watching!
The 1959 Ford Galaxie has been a very handsome car to this day. It just stood up nicely from the ground and had a happy, welcoming face.
The '59 Ford had GREAT power and ride!
My first car was a used ‘63 Galaxie 500. It had a huge engine (390 I think) but no power steering or power brakes. It was a beast to drive bit enjoyed it.
Great video showcasing the Ford Galaxie!!! My dad bought a 69 LTD Brougham, it was quiet & comfortable. I learned how to drive in that car!!! 👍👍🌲
Talk about luxury back in the day Christopher! Thanks for watching!!!!
My stepfather was a traveling salesman in Michigan in the 60s & early 70s who was supplied new company cars every two years… all Ford Galaxies. He loved them all for their comfort and quiet operation over the highways. They did okay in the snow as long as you switched to snow tires in the winter.
They sure were trying to make them elegant. Thanks for watching Primus54!
We had a neighbor that was like your stepdad with Fords, and he was an insurance salesman. My family was poor, and I was amazed at how every other year he'd have a beautiful brand-new Ford. I always wished our family could have the car he was done with. I think I've always liked Ford's because of our neighbor.
My Father's company car for many years. I appreciate them more now than I did then.
The 63 ½ - 64 model is my favourite. I just like the look of the side by side quad headlights the grill treatment and fastback styling over all the other models.
Mine as well, especially the 64.
The 67' 2 door hardtop fastback is my most beloved Ford Galaxy of them all. Just love the styling of that particular model. See one around every now & then & it's one of the biggest thrills of my life.
My late aunt had a turquoise galaxy 500 with black interior I think it had a 351 in 1970 bought a mustang notchback gave my mom the galaxy so she wouldn't have to walk to stores with us 5 kids in tow . It was beautiful, I miss all three of them .
Thank you for sharing Gene. I loved the Galaxies.
Galaxies some of the best cars made.
Indeed they were Coolbreeze. Thanks for watching!
I inherited a '63 from my grandmother in 1983, but being 17 yrs old I did not appreciate how cool that car was and bought a '"68 Camaro SS. Now I wish I still had them both. The Camaro would be worth a fortune but the Galaxy, even for a die hard GM fan, would still be a very cool ride
1960s My Father First 4 Cars Were Ford Galaxies 63, 67, 70, 73. Thanks for the Memories.
I had a basic '65 2 door HT with the fast back roof that I bought from my father. Bench seats, 352, 4BBL, automatic. Of all the cars I've owned, this one is still one of my favorites. I'd love to have one just like it.
During the summer of 1966 I had to rent cars occasionally. The very first time was for a weekend. Called and made arrangements to pick it up. When I got there a gorgeous red two door hardtop was brought in and the keys given to me. I couldn't believe this was the car I got. Absolutely gorgeous. Couldn't believe my luck. A few weeks later I had to rent a car again. Was told they only had one available. It was in the process of being readied. When I got there, filled out the papers and eventually a white '66 Mustang with the 289 engine was driven it. At first I thought it was someone returning their rental. But the driver came in and handed me the keys! Years later my dad bought a used car. Got a 65 Ford Custom four door sedan.
Just look at how beautifull that is!
Thank you for bringing this to us 'Brothers. 👍
Thank you for watching Kenan!!!
My dad had as the 2nd owner a 1967 Ford LTD Galaxy with a 390 CID V8 that he bought in 1973 which he had until he junked it in the mid to late 90's. The plush velvet interior was replaced with grey vinyl while he owned it and he had to take the vinyl roof cover off and fix leaks in it and rusty panels as they deteriorated. The entire engine was overhauled in the late 70s. It was a light sand metallic color with white and wood grained interior panels. I grew up with that car. It would flat out fly if you pushed it. The C4 tranny eventually had to be warmed up to be able to go forward as there was a gasket diaphragm leak but it was still a great car. Loved the vertical headlamps, front grill and rear taillamps. We drove across the country several times in that car. Thinking of it reminds me of my dad who died in 2017.
Thanks for sharing the story sir. Mom had a Galaxy 500. I remember it was white. I also found out a few months back it was a hand me down from her sister.
I had a 1970 Ford Galaxie 500 and miss it EVERY DAY 🥺
We miss all the cars we had. Thanks for watching!!!
@@ThisOldCarChannel Agreed, cars are the ties that bind us 😄
My parents had a 1962 Galaxie 500. All black with black interior. I loved that car!
Wow! Black on black....Nice. Thanks for watching Jay!
HI B.B. I LIKED THE 1964 FORDS MY FAMILY HAD THREE OF THEM ONE BEING A WAGON,, I HAD A 1965 GALAXIE IN HIGH SCHOOL,, 1967-68 WERE GREAT I LIKED THE FLIP LIGHTS BUT IN MASS. WITH THE ICE AND SNOW THEY WOULD GET STUCK WE WOULD HAVE TO KEEP THEM OPEN .. GREAT VIDEO!!! THANK'S..
Didn't know they would stick in cold weather. Thanks for sharing AND watching Ronald!
During the non-snow / road salt months in Ohio here I daily drive a 1963 Galaxie 500. Rangoon red built FE big block factory bench seat and 4-speed car. I love it!
Very nice 'flashback' :) I was 9 in '66 and new neighbors next door had a white '66 just like the thumb nail and closing shot. Two door, white with the 'mag' hubcaps. Gorgeous. Their daughter was cute, too. We were friends.
We had a '56 Chevy in white, 4 door, 265, 3 speed with OD that i loved but the Galaxie was pretty awesome.
Really didn't see many for years but did cruise by the local Wheels And Deals lot one Saturday afternoon in the mid '80s and a '66 7 Litre was there. Abit ragged in red but all there. Left after like 10 minutes of staring at it. Could have started it,,,,thx but no thx ;)
Nice vid, guys!
Wow! Thanks for sharing Glen. Thanks for watching!
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Rock and Roll on !!! I love what you guys do here.
Thanx for the response :)
You got it brother!
Loved the one year only styling of 1960, never could figure why they didn't stay with it - wasn't till 1965 model they had another good design
What happened is the '61 Ford was on the drawing board for the 1960 model year. Then GM shocked everyone by going back to fins for the '59 Chevrolets. Ford held off on the '61 project and put the 1960 car (that we know) into a rush production to stay competitive.
My dad had a hot-rod 66, and I had a base model 69 that I drove across the USA. I wish I had kept it. Even so I learned a lot in this video. Some of the early-year models were very beautiful and I didn't realize they had made so many dramatic styling changes over the years.
Thanks for watching ML. We appreciate it!
The real beauty of those cars is when you open the hood you see an engine with plenty of room to work around.
I owned 2 different 1072 Galaxy 500's as my 3rd and 4th cars in my early 20's. Both had the 351 engine and ran great, but the ride was the best part of driving it. And what a quiet ride they were! Would love to have them back!
My 1st car was a 62 Ford Galaxy coup. My Dad purchased it used in 63 and I inherited it in 72. It had the straight 6 250 cui with 2 speed automatic. Loved that car. You could use 1 finger to turn the steering wheel with the power steering. For a 6 banger it had a lot of pep and was pretty frugal on gas. When my older brother came back from Nam in 74 he got my Aunt's 65 Galaxy 500 coup with the 352 and 4 barrel. It was beautiful white and had bright red interior. With only 22K miles on it it was perfect. I liked all the old Fords.
In 1985 I bought a really used ex state trooper 1963 Galaxy 500, I really liked that car, gave 300$ for it! Reverse we out and I needed a more practical rig. Sold it to someone that restored it, that made me feel better.
We had the 1965 1967 and I owned the 1971 Galaxie 500.
Loved my 351 Windsor engine
when I was young my dad got a 68, same burgundy color and everything, as a loaner while he got our early 60s Rambler fixed. I thought it was the greatest car I'd ever seen. I remember asking what it was called so I could buy one when I grew up.
Thanks for sharing the mems Slammy555!!!
Based on looks I couldn't choose which one I like best; all are sights for sore eyes compared to the boring, look-alike stuff put out nowadays, so I'll go with the '62 model, as that is the year I was born.
My parents had a 1963 Galaxie 500 XL 4 door in a dusty rose metallic finish with a black interior. I don’t remember too much about it other than it wasn’t air conditioned. Not a big deal when we lived in Chicago, but a huge deal when we moved to TN! The other thing I remember was my dad running out of gas in it on our way to FL in the mid 60’s.
They started looking good in 64'. The 65' was my favorite. I had a model of a 65' I put together in 65 when I was a kid. My brother bought a 65' as his first car around 73'.
My dad had a '64 Galaxie 500 XL when I was growing up. I drove my mom's '67 Country Sedan to school, totaled it. Then I owned a '68 Galaxie, then a '69 Galaxie, a '70 LTD Brogham,, a '77 LTD, an '87 LTD Crown Victoria, a '92 Crown Victoria, and I currently own a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. Love the older full size Fords
This '65 looks almost like my parent's '66 Galaxies 500 hardtop 2 door! Theirs had red metal hardtop and 390 big block!😁 Factory a/c, power windows and locks and seat!👍🛠️
Miss those vent windows
My 1st car was a 65 2 Door Hardtop I bought from my Aunt in 1976 for $250 289 2 Barrel Cruise-O-Matic Transmission all I did was clean out the crank case vent pipe and put dual glass packs on it. Loved that Car.
Loved your video! I grew up in a '64 Galaxie. Loved that car when I was a kid. Top Galaxie models I love are the '64 and the '67. Forgot to mention that from '63 thru '68 different high powered engines (406 to 429CID) were offered as an option. Also, in 1963, a Thunderbolt lightweight variant was sold for dragstrips. The Thunderbolt variants switched to the fairlane lineup in '64.
Hey you should also make a video about the Fairlane lineup! This was my favorite sedan lineup from Ford, especially from '63 to '67.
My mom had a 75. Love it! Thanks for watching!
The '63 Fairlane is still a really nice-looking car.
My Uncle owned one of these beauties, a 1963 1/2, Black on Black, racing suspension, and a 427 cobra jet under the hood with a 4 speed manual transmission. Purchased brand new direct from the factory. The thing was a acreamer beat everything matched up to it.
I've never appreciated the 50's Ford's as much as the gm's. 1960 was a stunning breath of fresh air!
I agree the tri-5 chevys were great and definitely more popular but the 55/56 Crown Vics were nice also.
Ford Galaxy I have to remember.
Ford GALAXIE was always the prettiest of the Ford lineup. My favorite was the 1964 GALAXIE 500XL FASTBACK. THEY WERE STUNNING ! THE GALAXIE 500 LTD became the more standard luxury Ford.
I would have to say that the 1963 1/2 and 1964 R code Galaxy 500 XL two door hardtop models are the most obscure and most sought after model Galaxies of all of them they were equipped with the famous 427 soFE engine's with dual four barrel carbs and bucket seats and floor console and four speed transmission they were homologation cars for use in NASCAR sanctioned events so that meant there were at least 500 of them produced for use on the street and there are still quite a few or them around but most people who have them hang on to them every once in awhile one will come up for sale but they don't go cheap for sure those giant battleships are extremely fast and for their size handled pretty good there only weakness was braking technology at that time was not quite up to the task I really liked that body style a lot
1965 was the first year Ford had the double sided keys. that didn't have too be right side up or up side down to be inserted.
I owned a 1968 custom 500. that was an old State Patrol car. that had a 390 FE police interceptor engine and PI package. which included a large radiator, and special hoses, and a large four barrel carb, and dual exhaust, and heavier suspension, and giant brakes, and a kitted C6 transmission. it was a four door post. for a a big heavy car that thing really hauled ass, it was extremely fast and I loved it. I got a AWESOME deal on that car and drove it for a long time. and wish that hadn't sold it.
We owned a 1964 Galaxie 500. It had 289 V8 engine and C4 automatic transmission. Loved that car. To bad it was stolen in 1980's and never to be seen again
I've had a few cars in my lifetime that were stolen. Wonder where they are now? Thanks for watching!
Had a '65 Galaxie just like the one in the video. I painted it close to the same color. Mine was '69 Gulfstream Aqua Poly. I balanced a 351W out of a '71 Galaxie and put a 4-speed behind it.
One of my favorite cars . The 66-68 model years.
My first car was 66 ford galaxie 500 ,wish I had it today,love all these cars.🤩 . Great video
i had a 65 with a 352, and a 66 with a 289. miss them both.
Had a 65 great car,couldn't kill it
My first car was a 20 year-old 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 LTD with the 390 cubic inch engine. It was black with a white vinyl top. A friend bought it for me for $325 at a car auction in the second week of January 1985. The defroster and heater weren’t working, so I had a cold drive for about 60 miles. The inside windows fogged up and I used my hand to wipe it off and then it turned to ice and I had to hang my head out the window to drive in the freezing temperatures. Having the thermostat replaced fixed the heating defrosting issue. Less than a year later, I was having some brake problems, but didn’t have the money to take it to the shop. I was having to pump the brakes to stop, and then one day on the way home from work on a county highway, I approached a 35 mph bend in the road during the rain and when I applied the brakes, nothing happened and as I got closer to the bend in the road, I pumped them more quickly and then finally slammed on the brakes and they locked up and I went into the 3 foot ditch and slammed into a driveway that was coming out at the apex of the corner. I saw a big chunk of dirt go flying. The ball joint on the top of the tire broke off and the tire was laying flat on the driver side. I was uninjured but the car suffered about $800 damage and I was only making about four dollars an hour. I ended up selling it for 300 bucks. Before this all happened, many people would compliment the vehicle when they saw it. I was pretty happy with my old vehicle. I just wish I had had the money to properly take care of it, but you live and learn.
The 65 model was the first time I really liked the Fords and their stacked headlights
My grandparents had a Galaxie with the stacked headlights (66?). They sold that and got a '73 LTD 4 door. That thing was a tank.
1965 Chevy went square to rounded ,. Ford went rounded to square. Had a 65 galaxy convertible that was my baby.
Wow! I bet you wished you still had it today. Thanks for watching Erbe Wayne.
We had a 63 Galaxie 500 with the swing away steering wheel, I later bought a 63 500 XL 390 4-speed as my first car. Dad bought a candy-apple red 67 XL fastback off the showroom floor
Interesting history. Personally I always liked the 60 models, especially the Sunliner. In the fall of 64 my dad became infatuated with the 65 LTD. The ads were “quieter than a Rolls Royce”. He bought a 4 door hardtop, Caspian Blue metallic, same as the one in the video. My dad didn’t do much more than drive a car, but that car had well over 100,000 miles on it with no major maintenance.
One of my best friends bought a '69 Galaxie 500 with the 390 as his first car. He used it as a cruiser, and we would drive to the neighboring towns on the weekends just to look around. Problem was, that thing was a GAS HOG! He called the needle on the gas gage "a second hand" because that thing moved like the second hand on a clock anytime you started the engine! Not a problem when gas was 30 cents a gallon, but after OPEC he traded that thing 'Cause he couldn't keep the tank full!!!
1:25 I never knew these had auto shifters in the floor like this in 59'. When I was a kid a neigbor next door had a 59' Galaxie same color as this.
There's a Canadian version of the Ford Galaxie and that my friend is the Meteor Montcalm.
Several out there CJ Colvin. Thanks for watching!
@@ThisOldCarChannel You're welcome brother
I had a 62,63,64,65,68,69…then I grew up and wore Bow Ties till 2010 and I’m on my 3rd Honda now.
My owned a 65 forg galaxies 500 L loved that car
Still enjoy driving my '70 Galaxie 500 with the 351 Windsor. Nothing fancy, but very dependable. Four wheel power DRUM brakes.
for me, the 1964 Ford Galaxy was the most beautiful, almost SEXY! I had a plastic "cop car" of them, back in about 1966.... I remember when the cops drove them, so beautiful of a car, I think!
Thanks for sharing and watching. Have a good one!!
My dad bought a blue1966 Ford Custom 500 that was the red, white and blue entry models. It had the 289 v-8 4-door with ac, crank windows, and automatic transmission.
With 4 boys driving it the car got plenty of rough use and only died when I was hit by a new Rolls Royce in 1972.
I remember thinking that the 1960 had the big “wing” tail fins my grandfather had one.
All of these Galaxies takes me back to my youth. And although I did not own any Fords because my father did not like Fords although he had a 55, it was because of my uncles, which were brothers to my mother, that was the reason why I knew so much about Fords. My mother had three brothers all of them were strictly Ford owners. And all three of my uncles at one time or another probably owned a Galaxy or an LTD. And my great uncle owned a 61 Galaxy four-door sedan for many years until he died in 81. And that was back when most women didn't have a driver's license because they didn't have a driver's license because they had a husband more than likely and she kept that car for many years after that until she died
Thanks for sharing brother. Yeah, old cars take us all back to our youth.
I didn't realize that the Galaxie's went back to '58.
Our family car was a '62 Galaxie 500 389 CID V8. I learned to drive on my Dad's Galaxie 500 2dr, Straight 6, 3 speed standard transmission.
Illuminated ash tray
My first car was a 1960 ford galaxie in grey color in 1966. I painted it in Chevy marina blue paint.
AWESOME FORD CARS. 💜🇺🇸
I always like the Galaxy 500. Especially the early to mid 60's versions.
I remember watching Andy Griffith and enjoying the early 60's Galaxy as their patrol car.
My father had an LTD. I thought it was a 1974 model.
It was White exterior with a White Vellore Interior.
It also had Powered Vent Windows. They were not as good as Swing Out ones. These went straight down.
It also had a Quadraphonic 8 Track Player. LOL
My first car was a 65 Galaxy 500XL and I wish I still had it.
I owned a 1958 custom, a 1959 Ranch wagon, a 1959 Fairlane/ Galaxy 1960 Fairlane, a 1963 Galaxie 1964 Galaxie 1965 Custom 1966 Galaxie 1967 Galaxie 1969 Galaxie 1971 LTD. I am shocked at how many car models I owned in my life when I think back not just Ford. Toyota for the last 25 years.
I've got a 500 that came with a 240 six and a six speed split shift overdrive....it was a blast to drive with that engine, but is a lot more fun with the current 427 4spd that I swapped in.
It handles great for a full sized car due to the three box full frame.
In 65 they tore up the NASCAR tracks because of the stiff frame...there were even a few Chevy teams caught putting their cars on the Galaxie frame.
In 66 mid sized cars were allowed in NASCAR , so Ford switched to the Fairlane...
Owned a 1962 and 1963 Galaxie 500. Both were 4 dr sedans. The '62 had the 292 V8 with cruise-o-matic transmission. The '63 model had the 352 V8. Both were great driving cars, but being in New England, they both succumbed to rust issues.
awesome video could you guys make a video on the Fairlane I'd love to see that
Hey nice one Owen. Let me do some research on that.
@@ThisOldCarChannel wow that would be really awesome if you could 😃
had a 67 galaxie 500 2 door 390, it was that Olive green metallic. When I got it in early 80's in high school it had 50k miles...drove it until 1990 i think...the frame was rusting out and started to sag....body was still solid.
Our mom had a 65 that was handed down to her by my late aunt. Loved that car. I told my mom the other day that I was wanting to buy one (something you do not see everyday) and she gave me the "why" face. No one gets it. I'm tired of seeing the same cars going back and forth to work each day. I did buy me a C6 Vette. lol Thanks for watching and the comment Eric.
You stated that the XL was discontinued in 1970; not so (it was dropped in 1971). I owned a 1970 XL convertible, 351 Windsor, hideway headlights, that I bought in 1973, mainly because my parents had a 1970 Galaxie 500 sedan. Got rid of it fairly quickly as it had problems with the top hydraulics and picked up a 1969 Mustang convertible from a co-worker of my Dad's. Had it for two years until I swerved to miss a pedestrian who was being walked by his two dogs and went through a retaining wall and into a power pole.
I had a 1965 Galaxy 500 4 door with a 352 and a automatic trans
We had a 1966 Galaxie 500 Country Sedan Station Wagon, and a 1971 LTD Country Squire Station Wagon (yep, Dad splurged on the wood trim).
The days of the wagons. Thanks for watching Michael!
@@ThisOldCarChannel, I had to ride in the way back, facing my little brother.
DAD loved his 59' Ford Custom. He drove it until he bought his 69' Ford Galaxie. He said had he waited he would have rather gotten the 70' FLORD
My dad has a 1973 grain Torino sport fast back with a 1971 Cleveland
My brother just put out a Gran Torino vid. Look for it on our videos. Thanks for watching Braxton.
I had a 2 door 1967 galaxy 390 automatic green with white top. All black interior. I also had a 1972 ltd red with red interior 429 with automatic.
I loved both or all...Thanks for watching Donnie!
My sister had a 68 Galaxy with a 390 V8.
That car would peel rubber from CA to TX.
That was a smokin fast car.
DAMN!!!!!!! That smoke is still around somewhere...hahaha! Thanks for watching David.
I owed a 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 LTD in collège. Bucket seats, shift one the floor, a lot of vacuum Ines and pumps to operate all the accessories. Good car though, a lot of power, smooth ride. Yah, over all okay.
cool names galaxie, metor , comet, satellite, boca brothers hope you READ all the comments
Space, the final frontier....hehe. Thanks for watchig!