How much is a 1965 Galaxie 500 convertible worth?
**Figure based on a stock 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 valued at $10,400 with OH rates with $100/300K liability/UM/UIM limits. Actual costs vary depending on the coverage selected, vehicle condition, state and other factors.
What is a 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 convertible worth?
Just for the record, the ’66 Galaxie 500 with the 427 engine is worth about $28,000 to $32,000 in pristine condition, and $12,500 in good condition. There are also Galaxie 500 XL and LTD models that year, all worth about $2,000 more than the standard sedan models.
What engine came in a 1965 Ford Galaxie?
The base model 1965 Galaxie 500 used a 239-cubic-inch in-line six-cylinder engine with a single-barrel carburetor. It produced 150 horsepower and 234 foot-pounds of torque. The 288-cubic-inch V-8 generated 200 horsepower and 282 foot-pounds of torque. It used a Holley two-barrel carburetor.
How much did a 1965 Ford Galaxie cost new?
The droptop was one of 9,849 Galaxie 500 XL convertibles assembled for the 1965 model year. They carried a base price of $3,426. A two-door hardtop was also offered for $3,167 and production of the closed cars was almost triple that of the convertibles at 28,141 assemblies.
Was the Ford Galaxie a muscle car?
The Ford Galaxie was never a muscle car. It was always a mid-range, full-size car that was comfortable and glided along the road like a C47. The Ford Galaxie got a fastback body, bucket seats, dual exhaust, disc brakes, and a more robust automatic or manual transmission to go along with its 345-hp powerplant.
What engine is in a Galaxie 500?
A new model was introduced for 1966; the Galaxie 500 7 Litre, fitted with a new engine, the 345 hp 428 cu in (7.0 L) Thunderbird V8. This engine was also available on the Ford Thunderbird and the Mercury S-55….1965–1968.
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| Dimensions | |
| Length | 213 in (5,410 mm) |
How much does a 1965 Ford Galaxie weight?
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
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| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1965 – 1968 |
| Price : | $2,625-$3,425 |
| Weight : | 3410 lbs | 1546.75 kg |
What engines were available in the 1965 Ford Galaxie 500?
Engine options included an inline-six and a variety of V-8s, from a basic, two-barrel 289-cu.in. version to a choice of several big-blocks, ranging from 352 to 428 cubic inches. Even the vaunted dual-quad 427 was offered, though very few were actually made. The small-block V-8 was standard equipment in the XL and LTD.
What year did they stop making the Galaxie 500?
1974
The 1974 model year was essentially a repeat of 1973, but it was the last year for the Galaxie 500 name. Ford elected to consolidate most of its full-size models under the popular LTD name for 1975.