1967 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Red & Black & Cool

1967 Ford Galaxie XL Description

This big, beautiful 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 XL is in great condition overall. The engine runs smooth and quiet, and the burbling exhaust sounds fantastic. The transmission shifts smooth and solid, predictable and consistent, waiting longer under aggressive acceleration, or shifting sooner if not. The car drives nice, floating down the road, and stops with some left-leg assist.

The exterior is rough, it’s true. It had a fresh Maaco paint job in 2004 that started to come off in the wash in 2006. On the driver’s quarter, near the seam with the taillight housing, there’s evidence of bondo, and a ding in the housing. The front bumper has a crown, and the valence behind the bumper has two wrinkles.

On the other hand, the body is straight as an arrow, with no crashes or crushes or dents. There’s the tiniest bit of rust on the lowest parts of the passenger side rear quarter, and a bit on the inside of the trunk. Pictures of the floor pans show they’re immaculate and rust-free – they’re original to the car. All the original trim is still attached and in good condition.

The interior is the real gem in this car. It’s in surprisingly great condition considering how the car looks on the outside. Black seats with no evidence of wear, black carpet in great condition (floor mats were used for many years), and a flawless black dash. The black headliner has a single inch-long cut near the middle, and some cracks in the far rear passenger corner.

The odometer shows 04124 miles. Maybe put a 1 in front of that? The car is located outside Memphis, TN.

Get in and drive this car as is, no changes necessary. Or leave the exterior as is and drop in a suped-up 390. (You might want to also add front power disc brakes, in that case.) Or go for a complete restoration from an already very good start. This car is sure to get some looks, wows, thumbs-up, and conversations at the gas station no matter what.

Keep reading for the details:

MECHANICAL

• Original 289 ci V8 Engine
• Original 2 Barrel Carburetor - rebuilt Oct 2016
• Original C4 3-Speed Automatic Transmission
• Electronic Ignition
• Original Factory Mechanical Fan
• Alternator
• New Battery Oct 2016

CHASSIS

• Original Factory Power Steering
• Four Drum Brakes (Don't believe the brake pedal)
• Factory Front Sway Bar
• Factory Coil Spring Suspension All Four Corners
• 205/75R15 Tires (should probably be replaced)
• 15" Chrome Plated Steel Wheels with Oxidation
• Dual Exhaust
• Factory Original Differential

EXTERIOR

• Red Paint - Seen Better Days! Worn through, Sand-like texture on upper surfaces
• Straight Body with a Few Dents, Dings and Scratches
• No More Than Two Small Spots of Bondo - Driver's Rear, Passenger Front
• Rust-Free Floor Pans!
• Front Valence Panel Behind Front Bumper has Two Crinkles
• Extremely Limited Rust
• Quarter-sized Bubble Passenger Side Lower Quarter Behind Wheel
• Minor Bubbles Along Bottom of Passenger Rear Quarter
• All Original Trim in Good Condition
• Antenna Present
• Front Bumper Good, Rust-Free, Slight Camber
• Rear Bumper Very Nice, Straight, Rust-Free
• Wing Windows
• Side and Back Glass Tinted, estimate 15% (pretty dark)
• Windshield has Crack on Passenger Side, Near Bottom
• Driver's Door Glass Mechanism Teeth Stripped at Top Position
• Lights Work
• Wipers Work

INTERIOR

• Factory Original XL Trim Package
• Black Vinyl Front Bucket Seats in Excellent Condition - No Rips, Tears, Wear, Scuffs
• Black Vinyl Rear Bench Seat in Factory Original Upholstery - Excellent Condition
• Center Console
• Black XL Trim Door Liners, Factory Original, Very Good Condition
• Excellent Black Carpet
• Ford Steering Wheel
• Aftermarket Tach, Water Temp and Oil PSI Gauges
• Original AM Radio
• Aftermarket Kenwood Cassette/Radio
• Two 6x9 Rear Speakers
• Remote Driver's Side Mirror
• All Interior Lights Work but One
• Fan Works
• Heater Works
• Disc Brake Pedal - Not True
• Excellent Black Dash - Clean, Smooth, Flawless
• Good Black Headliner - Minor Cuts
• Excellent Sun Visors, and they Stay Up
• Day/Night Reear View Mirror
• Lap Seat Belts for Four
• Rear Seats with Arm Rests and Ash Trays
• Rear Windows Crank Down/Up
• Wing Windows Crank Open/Closed
• Front Seats Fold Forward and Return
• Door Sills in Excellent Condition