They had hidden headlights, special 'XL' crest in the center of the hood, bucket seats, front console, and automatic courtesy and warning lights in the door panels. Standard equipment included a 302 CID V8 offering 210 horsepower and mated to a Select-Shift Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission.
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Just 6,066 examples of the convertible were sold and over 50,000 of the 500XL Series coupe. Pricing began at $3,100 for the fastback and rose to $3,325 for the convertible. This was a sportier version available as a convertible or a fastback coupe. The prior year's large steering wheel hub was replaced by a soft 'bar' spoke that had a plastic horn ring.Īlong with various body styles and engine choices, buyers could purchase the Galaxie 500XL trim level. Additional safety features included shoulder belts (on cars built after December 1st of 1967), and side marker lights. Standard equipment included a cigarette lighter, a suspended gas pedal, courtesy lights, and padded front seatbacks. The base V8 engine had increased from 289 to 302 cubic-inches. The base six-cylinder engine was an overhead valve unit displacing 240 CID and delivered 150 horsepower. In the front was a new grille with the headlights arranged horizontally, but the rest of the body was essentially the same from the windshield back. The name Galaxie 500 could be found on the rear fenders, just in front of the taillights. The name 'Ford' could be found in block letters on the passenger side of the car and the vertical section of the trunk lid.
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They were Ford's intermediate trim level and fitted with all the trim found in the Custom series plus stamped aluminum rocker panel moldings. The 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 Series was offered as a sedan, hardtop sedan, Fastback Coupe, Hardtop Coupe, and a convertible. 1969 would usher in new styling resting on a new platform with a 121-inch wheelbase. This styling theme would continue, albeit with yearly updates, through 1968. This 1968 Galaxie has a custom red paint job with lots of metal flake in it and a black interior. The seller tells us that this Galaxie convertible still has the original 390 CI V8 from the factory along with the original automatic transmission. The Ford Galaxie received new styling in 1965, with vertically stacked dual headlights, a new suspension setup, and a new interior instrument panel. Gateway Classic Cars of Detroit is proud to present this 1968 Ford Galaxie convertible for sale.
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