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1965 Ford Galaxie

1965 was an exciting time for Ford enthusiasts, as the previous spring had witnessed the introduction of the new subcompact Mustang and the Rouge assembly plant could not make enough to satisfy demand. Ford's 'Total Performance program' global promotional advertising campaign of the 1960s was in full-swing, eventually culminating with victories at the 24 Hours of LeMans in 1966, 1967, 1968, and 1969, along with numerous victories in other endurance venues such as the 12 Hours of Sebring and 24 Hours of Daytona.

1965 Ford Galaxie photo
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Ford's engine lineup began with a 240 CID inline-6-cylinder rated at 150 horsepower and rose to the 427 CID 'Wedge Head', dual four-barrel equipped V8 delivering 425 horsepower. Ford had one more engine that was of even higher performance than the R-code Wedge head, and it was actually banned from the NASCAR race tracks before it was even allowed on the circuit. The SOHC, 427, known affectionately by its fans as the 'Cammer', was used to race in a newly created class within the NHRA, A/FX, or a factory experimental.

The Galaxie wore a new design for 1965 and had the most angular styling of any Ford ever built, emphasized by stacked headlights in hooded rectangular bezels. The new design was underpinned by a new, sturdier chassis developed through Ford's NASCAR racing experience, including stronger front suspension components and a new coil-spring rear suspension with twin control arms, a single lateral connector, and a Panhard rod. The new body had fewer attachment points that reduced noise and was torsionally stiffer than the previous generation.

For 1965, the Galaxie 500 was Ford's intermediate trim level and sold as a sedan, hardtop, and convertible. Pricing ranged from $2,600 - $3,000 with 420,379 examples produced. The Galaxie 500 included all the Custom trim plus a chrome hood ornament, chrome window frames, 'Galaxie 500' in block letters, chrome rocker panel trim, hexagonal taillights, and the Ford crest on the roof 'C' pillar.

1965 Ford Galaxie photo
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The Galaxie 500XL was a step above the base Galaxie 500, and available as either a hardtop or a convertible. It was the sport trim version and had bucket seats and a floor-mounted shift lever. Other features included polished door trim panels with carpeting on the lower portion of the doors. Under the bonnet was a 289 cubic-inch V8 offering 200 horsepower and mated to a Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission. Pricing for the hardtop was $3,160 while the convertible sold for $3,430. Just 9,848 buyers selected the convertible while 28,141 ponied up the cash for the hardtop.

The top trim level for the Galaxie 500 series was the Galaxie 500 LTD. It had the 289 CID/200 HP V8, Cruise-O-Matic automatic, padded seats, 'pinseal' upholstery, simulated walnut appliques on the lower edge of the instrument panel, and front and rear door courtesy/warning lights. Other features included glove box and ashtray lights, self-regulating clock, and courtesy lights under the instrument panel. The LTD was available as either a 4-door or 2-door hardtop. Pricing ranged from $3,250 - $3,200. 68,038 examples of the 4-door were produced and 37,691 were 2-door hardtops.

Total production of the 1965 Ford Galaxie exceeded 564,000 units and accounted for over a quarter of Ford's total automobile production.


by Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2013

1965 Ford Galaxie Vehicle Profiles

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Performance and Specification Comparison

Price Comparison

1965 Galaxie
$3,425-$24,400
1965 Ford Galaxie Price Range: $2,625 - $3,425

Compare: Lower | Higher | Similar

Other 1965 Ford Models
$1,975 - $2,660
$2,180 - $2,620
$2,370 - $2,612
$4,392 - $4,850

Galaxie

Specification Comparison by Year

Year
Production
Wheelbase
Engine
Prices
564,098
119.00 in.
6 cyl., 240.00 CID., 150.00hp
8 cyl., 390.00 CID., 300.00hp
8 cyl., 390.00 CID., 330.00hp
$2,625 - $3,425
597,002
119.00 in.
6 cyl., 240.00 CID., 150.00hp
8 cyl., 390.00 CID., 275.00hp
8 cyl., 390.00 CID., 315.00hp
8 cyl., 390.00 CID., 335.00hp
$2,660 - $3,845
426,941
119.00 in.
6 cyl., 240.00 CID., 150.00hp
8 cyl., 278.00 CID., 200.00hp
8 cyl., 428.00 CID., 345.00hp
8 cyl., 427.00 CID., 425.00hp
$2,740 - $3,495
734,638
119.00 in.
6 cyl., 240.00 CID., 150.00hp
8 cyl., 302.00 CID., 210.00hp
8 cyl., 302.00 CID., 230.00hp
8 cyl., 390.00 CID., 265.00hp
8 cyl., 255.99 CID., 350.00hp
$2,865 - $3,320

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