1960-’64 Ford Galaxie
Ford’s 1960-’64 fullsize Galaxies balance classy styling, stretch-out seating, and a series of available engines that range from mild to wild. Best of all, they’re widely available with many to choose from at affordable prices. Are you (like us) thinking it’s time to take the road less traveled and find an out-of-this-world Galaxie? Here are some tips suggesting what to look for.
Ford was on a sales roll in the late 1950s, when its adventurous Skyliner retractable hardtop convertible and stylish car-based Ranchero pickup helped the brand push ahead of archrival Chevrolet in the 1959 sales race. Dearborn tried to maintain sales momentum with a thorough restyling of 1960’s fullsized Fords; a focus on improving wind resistence led to a sloping hood and handsome new grille that incorporated quad headlamps. Though more understated than before, they did use a chrome band to accent the fender edges. Elliptical taillamps replaced Ford’s signature “Jet Tube” round lenses, and the wraparound windshield was swapped for one that offered 30 percent more visibility.
Although the new Fords shared the same basic design and layout as their predecessors, they were longer, lower, wider, and
