Photo: Bogdan Popa/autoevolution/eBay seller sunlinerwhite
1964 witnessed the end of the generation for the Galaxie, so Ford didn't release too many breaking changes, though the ones that went live helped fuel the strong sales from the previous year.
The hardtop coupe was the best-selling version this year, with nearly 207,000 units rolling off the assembly lines, followed by the 4-door sedan with 198,000 units. The rarest this year was the 2-door sedan, whose production included only 13,000 units, and the XL convertible coupe with 15,000 units.
A convertible is also fighting to get out of a junkyard, making its way to eBay specifically to look for a new home. The car has been sitting for many years (though eBay seller sunlinerwhite did not share any specifics), but it looks surrounded by other abandoned classics, likely having the same fate.
The Galaxie is 90 percent complete and still has the original 352 FE engine. The V8 is no longer running, but that's hardly a surprise, considering the car's rough shape. The good news is the mill isn't stuck, so you could save it with help from a good mechanic.
From a metal perspective, we have the typical rust suspects. The floors and the trunk already come with the expected rust damage, but the owner says they still look solid. In theory, regular patches should be enough to save the car, but you should put the Galaxie on a lift and inspect the undersides thoroughly.
It's not difficult to figure out that saving this Galaxie won't be an easy job. However, the missing parts shouldn't be a major concern, as finding replacements won't take long – it will be if you want to bring the vehicle to factory specifications, as you'll have to find another project to donate the parts. It's unclear if this Galaxie already served as a donor for another project, but given it's 90 percent complete, it was probably saved at the right time.
The starting bid of this Galaxie seems fair, as the owner hopes to get at least $2,500. Its rough condition seems to be a deal-breaker for many people, but the car still looks better than many Galaxies I've seen lately. It has solid metal, an engine that still turns over, and 90 percent of the parts, so you can hardly find such a project in the same price range.
The auction kicked off only a few hours ago, so nobody entered the digital race to take the car home. The owner did not enable a reserve, so whoever sends the highest bid can take the Galaxie home. To inspect it closely, you must travel to Forest Park, Georgia, close to South of Atlanta. Considering the non-working condition, you'll need a trailer to take it home.
A convertible is also fighting to get out of a junkyard, making its way to eBay specifically to look for a new home. The car has been sitting for many years (though eBay seller sunlinerwhite did not share any specifics), but it looks surrounded by other abandoned classics, likely having the same fate.
The Galaxie is 90 percent complete and still has the original 352 FE engine. The V8 is no longer running, but that's hardly a surprise, considering the car's rough shape. The good news is the mill isn't stuck, so you could save it with help from a good mechanic.
From a metal perspective, we have the typical rust suspects. The floors and the trunk already come with the expected rust damage, but the owner says they still look solid. In theory, regular patches should be enough to save the car, but you should put the Galaxie on a lift and inspect the undersides thoroughly.
It's not difficult to figure out that saving this Galaxie won't be an easy job. However, the missing parts shouldn't be a major concern, as finding replacements won't take long – it will be if you want to bring the vehicle to factory specifications, as you'll have to find another project to donate the parts. It's unclear if this Galaxie already served as a donor for another project, but given it's 90 percent complete, it was probably saved at the right time.
The starting bid of this Galaxie seems fair, as the owner hopes to get at least $2,500. Its rough condition seems to be a deal-breaker for many people, but the car still looks better than many Galaxies I've seen lately. It has solid metal, an engine that still turns over, and 90 percent of the parts, so you can hardly find such a project in the same price range.
The auction kicked off only a few hours ago, so nobody entered the digital race to take the car home. The owner did not enable a reserve, so whoever sends the highest bid can take the Galaxie home. To inspect it closely, you must travel to Forest Park, Georgia, close to South of Atlanta. Considering the non-working condition, you'll need a trailer to take it home.
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