1966 Ford Galaxie 500
Full-size Ford · Restyled body. 427 side-oiler available. 7-Litre package int... · New styling, 427 power — the full-size Ford performance peak
Highly Collectible
Production & Overview
Total Production
1,047,956
Original MSRP
N/A
Assembly Plants
Multiple Ford plants nationwide
Wheelbase
119 inches
Body Styles
2-Door Hardtop · Convertible · 4-Door Sedan
Curb Weight
3,975 lbs
Notable Packages & Production
427 Side Oiler — 427SO
4-7x base
rare
7-Litre Package — 7-Litre
2x base
11,073
produced
Available Engines
289 289ci — V8
Base V8
200 hp
390 390ci — V8
Mid-level big block
265 hp
390GT 390ci — V8
High output 390
315 hp
428 428ci — V8
New 428 available in 7-Litre package
345 hp
427 Side Oiler 427ci — V8
Side-oiler design for reliability. Most desirable full-size engine.
410 hp
Buyer Checklist
⚠ Clone warning: 427 non-matching loses 60%+. Always verify with cowl tag, engine stamp, and registry before purchase.
Order Marti Report
Check door tag for engine code Z (427) or W (428)
7-Litre — verify factory package via Marti
Inspect floor pans and lower body for rust
Check frame rails
Verify correct engine type
Road test all systems
Check convertible top if applicable
Inspect all chrome trim
Verify correct rear axle ratio for engine
Known Problem Areas
Floor pan rust
Lower quarter rust
427 fraud
Non-matching engine
Frame corrosion
What Drives Value
↑ Increases Value
427 Side Oiler documented
7-Litre convertible
Numbers-matching with Marti
Correct color combination
↓ Decreases Value
427 fraud
Heavy rust
Non-matching numbers
Restoration Overview
Difficulty
Medium
Parts Availability
Fair
Driver Quality Cost
$14,000 – $28,000
Show Quality Cost
$35,000 – $70,000
Key Suppliers
National Parts Depot · Marti Auto Works · Dennis Carpenter Ford
Pop Culture & Legacy
The 7-Litre package was Ford's answer to the Impala SS and full-size muscle market
Final year the 427 was broadly available in Ford's full-size lineup
Strong presence at Ford shows and AACA events
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