Photo: eBay seller 68jbat
Ford Galaxie models launched in the mid-'60s had the impossible mission of competing against the record-breaking Impala.
Despite the Impala dominating the full-size market, the Galaxie continued to be a solid alternative, still bringing home the bacon and making Ford proud about it. The 1966 model year was particularly successful in this regard, as the Galaxie 500 was the third best-selling convertible in the United States after the Impala and the Mustang.
Speaking of the 1966 Galaxie, I'm certain connoisseurs can think of only one thing: the 7 Liter version of the car that was specifically introduced to provide customers looking for performance with a new mind-blowing option.
The Galaxie 500 7 Liter was fitted with a 428 ci (7.0 liters) unit donated by the Thunderbird. The same engine was available on the Mercury S-55 and generated 345 horsepower. It was a fantastic competitor for the Impala SS, which was already a big name in the full-size world.
The 1966 Galaxie 500 posted on eBay by seller 68jbat comes with a 390, with the owner claiming the vehicle is still in working condition after a long time in a barn. We don't get many specifics about the car's tenure in hiding, but the engine is still original, coming with a four-barrel carburetor and a 3-speed manual transmission.
The Galaxie also exhibits a questionable change, as the owner explains that the car was three on the tree, but a previous owner converted it to a floor configuration. That's all the info we get in this regard, so if you're a fan of this setup, the Galaxie might be your next project.
The 390 starts and runs, so it looks like most of the restoration work will be aimed at dealing with metal problems. The Galaxie is rusty, and a floor patch behind the driver's seat is required. A new trunk panel is also needed, but the owner says they'll include it in the sale.
It's hard to find something to complain about on this Galaxie, as the car looks like a typical barn find. It's rusty but comes with an all-original engine and flexes a solid frame, checking the essential boxes for a complete restoration.
The selling price is as mysterious as it gets, as the owner listed the car on eBay in a reserve auction. This means they have already configured a minimum selling price, so despite the top $2,000 bid, the car will stay where it is until someone sends a bigger offer to unlock the reserve. The bidding will end in nine days, so there's still plenty of time to take this car home.
Meanwhile, if you want to check out the Galaxie in person, you must drive your trailer to Winamac, Indiana.
Speaking of the 1966 Galaxie, I'm certain connoisseurs can think of only one thing: the 7 Liter version of the car that was specifically introduced to provide customers looking for performance with a new mind-blowing option.
The Galaxie 500 7 Liter was fitted with a 428 ci (7.0 liters) unit donated by the Thunderbird. The same engine was available on the Mercury S-55 and generated 345 horsepower. It was a fantastic competitor for the Impala SS, which was already a big name in the full-size world.
The 1966 Galaxie 500 posted on eBay by seller 68jbat comes with a 390, with the owner claiming the vehicle is still in working condition after a long time in a barn. We don't get many specifics about the car's tenure in hiding, but the engine is still original, coming with a four-barrel carburetor and a 3-speed manual transmission.
The Galaxie also exhibits a questionable change, as the owner explains that the car was three on the tree, but a previous owner converted it to a floor configuration. That's all the info we get in this regard, so if you're a fan of this setup, the Galaxie might be your next project.
The 390 starts and runs, so it looks like most of the restoration work will be aimed at dealing with metal problems. The Galaxie is rusty, and a floor patch behind the driver's seat is required. A new trunk panel is also needed, but the owner says they'll include it in the sale.
It's hard to find something to complain about on this Galaxie, as the car looks like a typical barn find. It's rusty but comes with an all-original engine and flexes a solid frame, checking the essential boxes for a complete restoration.
The selling price is as mysterious as it gets, as the owner listed the car on eBay in a reserve auction. This means they have already configured a minimum selling price, so despite the top $2,000 bid, the car will stay where it is until someone sends a bigger offer to unlock the reserve. The bidding will end in nine days, so there's still plenty of time to take this car home.
Meanwhile, if you want to check out the Galaxie in person, you must drive your trailer to Winamac, Indiana.
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