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Where to look for your first Galaxie or other FullSizeford

In the last installment we discussed what type of FullSizeFord you might be searching for. This time we’ll be talking about some ideas on where to find these cars whether it’s a project, daily driver, or concours quality restoration that you’re looking for. We’ll also show you some pitfalls to avoid for when shopping for the full-size Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, or Edsel of your dreams.

Nine times out of ten these days your search is going to begin with the the good ‘ol internet or “innerwebs” as frequently thrown about now. The internet has put the search for old iron at our fingertips that can easily be done from our living room recliner...

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1966 Ford Galaxie 7-litre goes to new home…

Our beloved 1966 Ford Galaxie 7-litre has moved on to greener pastures as the saying goes. The beauty is, the new owners are going to give the ‘ol Gal the complete restoration it deserves. Watch for it in a couple years.

1966 Ford Galaxie 7-litre 500

1966 Ford Galaxie 7-litre being delivered to it’s new owner

428 FE Series V8 Galaxie 7-litre

The heart of the 7-litre, Ford’s new for ’66 345HP 428ci V8.

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So you’re ready to buy your first Galaxie or other Full Size Ford

You’ve been thinking about it a lot lately, you’re ready to dive into classic car ownership and for you none other than a FullSizeFord will do. Be it a Galaxie, a luxurious LTD, a bruising Mercury Marauder fastback, or even a sweet suicide door Lincoln Continental, one of Ford Motor Company’s full size offerings is tugging at your heartstrings.  Maybe even the oft-scoffed Edsel would be the car of choice to fill that lonely void in the garage. Here are a few helpful tips that will help you locate that FullSizeFord of your dreams.

First of all, you’ll want to decide what level of FullSizeFord you want to get into and also come up with a reasonable price range you are comfortable with. Be realistic...

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1965 Ford Galaxie 500XL – Latest Addition

This car is a real find, a legit factory 4-speed big block Galaxie 500XL. This Z-code Galaxie features a 390ci FE series V8 backed by a 4-speed Toploader manual transmission. The car went through a refurbishment some time ago and features a maroon exterior and black bucket seat interior with console. The engine sounds great breathing through dual exhaust with Flowmasters producing the vibes. The engine is a ’68 date coded 390 featuring an Offenhauser aluminum intake manifold, Edelbrock carburetor, and Pertronix breakerless ignition. The Toploader is shifted via a Hurst shifter designed to work with the stock console. We will be making some cosmetic upgrades before offering this car up for sale.  It’s going to be sad seeing this one go but as always, we’ve got to make room for more cars.

1965 Ford Galaxie 500XL 390390 V8 FE

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1966 Ford Galaxie 7litre -New Project Car

1966 Ford Galaxie 7-litre

A new addition found it’s way into the FullSizeFord garage this winter in the form of a 1966 Ford Galaxie 7-litre. The 7-litre was a special model introduced by Ford in 1966 to showcase Ford’s all new 428 cubic inch powerplant. Ordering the 7-litre model in 1966 got the owner the 428 engine (a few were outfitted with 427ci engines), disc brakes, XL interior with bucket seats and console, wood grain steering wheel, and special badging. 7-litres were available as a 2-door hardtop fastback or convertible. Choice of transmissions included the all new C6 3-speed automatic or Ford’s venerable Toploader 4-speed manual. 1966 was the only year that the 7-litre was available as it’s own model, being reduced to an option package in 1967 and fading into obscurity beyond that...

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