Introduced during the 1959 model year as a range-topping trim, the Galaxie became an instant hit. Ford sold 464,100 units, or 63% of all full-size production). The nameplate remained in showrooms ...
The 1962 Galaxie 500XL 406 was Ford's first production car with a V8 larger than 400 ci (6.5 liters) and a direct rival for Chevy's iconic Impala SS. With the 1950s in the rearview mirror, American ...
Among hardcore brand stalwarts, Stan Johnson is about as blue-blooded as they come. His rep as a Ford guy started with his first car at age 16, a '57 Ford Custom 300 with a 272/three-speed, and ...