1965 Ford Galaxie 500 R-Code 427 Muscle Car Of The Week Video Episode  

I had a friend in 1968 who had a unique Mustang. He had bought a Galaxie in 66 that had a 427 side oiler in it. He totalled the car in 67, bought the engine back from the insurance co. and installed it in a 68 fastback Mustang. I didn't understand much about cars back then, but I remember the two 4 barrel carburetors sitting on top and the fact that he had to wire the hood down. That was the fastest car I ever rode in. I don't EVER remember the car getting beat in drag races. It was the first car that was able to pull wheelies that I ever rode in. Ah, what a great time to be alive.

I'm a Mopar guy but this car is one of my absolute favorites that I've seen in the Brother's collection so far and Ive seen every single MCotW video since they started making them. I love the no nonsense sleeper look of it and it's a great color too. This has gotta be my favorite Ford in the collection possibly with the exception of the Wimbledon White 66 R-Code 427 Fairlane

Styles lines, plenty of room, fun to drive, 60's and 70's AWESOME 👍

Yes, I would get excited about a C3AE 6007 HE 361 T! Forty plus years as a Ford Parts Specialist and STILL remember basic part numbers such as 6007 (engine Assy), 6009 (engine short block), 6303 (crank), 6250 (camshaft) etc. Also NHRA drag racer for many seasons during the 60's, 70's and 80's. Boss 302 Mustangs, 289 HP 271 HP Stangs, 67, 69 428CJ Stangs and Fairlanes in Stock Eliminator. Even ran a 200 cubic inch 6 popper in a 1971 Maverick and a 1972 Pinto 2000CC 4 popper in W/S that jerked the left front wheel EVER so slightly upon it's rocket ship type launches! Lol! Even the prefix and suffix entries of Ford's part numbers display info regarding the originating year of production as well as production type of vehicle it was originally installed in.

My era. At the time the 'Stang was my thing, but looking back, this car would have better suited me. When Ford started putting the 427 in the Fairlane, the lighter weight made for an even quicker ride down the 1320. And I LOVE that body style. A friend of mine had a '69 Chevelle SS396. Another GREAT looking car. And quick to boot. Those WERE the days.

65 was truly a good year for Ford. Mustang, Galaxie and the beeoootiful 64-66 T-Birds.

Very tough looking full size muscle car, the XL 65-66s competed with the Impala SS. I had a 66 XL for 18 years. Mine was warmed over 390 to 400 hp, was a fun car to drive and turned best 13.70s @ almost 100 mph. Traction was a issue or I think I could of dropped my 60ft to about 1.7s not 2 0s and ran low 13s maybe high 12s. Those tires need to go like mine, drag radials would work. These cars are underrated. In 66 the Galaxies were running 185 mph at the Daytona 500 on the straight ons, real stock cars unlike the plastic jellybean cars today

My older brother had a wagon he bought new. He kept it for 25 years until a drunk ran a stop sign and totaled it. It was a very quiet car.

The '65 Galaxie used in the TV commercial to compare to Rolls Royce for smoothness and quiet running was the LTD model with the 289 c.i. V8 and 3 speed Cruise-O-Matic transmission. My '65 Galaxie 500 convertible has the factory 300 h.p. 390 c.i. V8 and Cruise-O-Matic and has never been overhauled. It now has 93,000 total miles on it and still runs great and smooth.

I was afraid he wasn't going to burn the tires. I love watching that. I'd rather have a big car like this.

I remember when these came out I was a kid not old enough to drive but bought a model car kit of one and put it together. My brothers first car was one of these with a 352 in it.

I have a 65 Galaxie 500 FAST BACK, 352 4V,to be replaced if $ last by a Big Bear up graded 65 side oiler 427 with an aluminum block(125 lbs) I'm restoring. Wow what a project,because so few parts are out there for the 65 Galaxie. The interior can be put back original by Auto Krafters, Mac, and a few other places,but to find the front fenders Galaxie 500 metal emblems is so far, an on going search. This car was the First Ford to have in dash air conditioning and mine has it and NO rust, is why I'm keeping it. I've yet to find one with in dash air. With 160K on it, the underneath looks new being a South west car. The downsides the dash is toast and the steering wheel,plus its missing its center cap. By diligent searching, I've found a good lower dash and steering wheel. Next the quarter panels have some damage a body shop seems to think can be fixed 100% because that's the only way to restore a car. One bad thing though,when you take one of these awesome Fords to a high end body shop for these common repairs they shit their diapers when you ask is they can unbolt the fenders, replace a front door,(12 bolts) etc. because this new age,has lost so many good craftsmen by so called body shops only repairing the plastic shit mobiles of today and doing ins.claims, they don't deserve body shop and repair on their sign. By 2020 it should be back 100% or damn close.

The 65 Ford R-code was an cool car . It just hit the mark. Ford 1965 it was a true beast.

Good memories. My dad had a 65 1/2 Galaxie 500. Went to the stock car races in the 70s in Valley park Missouri. Track no longer there but the memories always will be.

It is very nice to see you take such a gem and pin the gas pedal. So we can hear. And see. Thank you. Everybody else do the same. Oh we got a Hemi race car and we drive it like aunt Edna. For all her fans to see. Pitiful. Tell your six-year-old hardcore boy and son to not play outside in the dirt. See how far that get you

For those of us who love bangers. the 240 was a really great engine. I've talked to truck pullers who use the 240 rods in 460 puller motors 'cos they're long and made of really good steel.

@5:30- "Making this a 'rery' 'vare' ride indeed." ('very' 'rare' ride....) That's hilarious and "rery vare" for them to not catch a mistake like that !! One of Kevin's best bloopers and they missed it !! 😳 Great video though,as usual. 🇺🇸🤘☮️

My absolute favorite. Most beautiful tail lights ever...amongst other things. My mom had a 1966 Ford Custom (base model), Wimbledon white. She and my dad bought it used in 1971 for $500😳 I wish I had that car today. Thank you for all the great videos and info!

Even the 390 version was a fun ride. And they were everywhere ... By 1970 they were just cheap used cars. Yeah, but there were plenty go fast parts, and as long as you had a stick, they'd fly. Good on the street on big Atlas Plycron tires. Could get maybe 3,000 miles out of set of rears, unless you raced every night :D

I absolutely love this car a grandmother had a 1965 LTD White you don't see that kind of car anymore

I love big cars like this... muscle all the way!

Gorgeous Ford Muscle !!!!!

My favorite MCOTW of all time. That sleeper is bad-ass!!

I am 60 years old, and have never seen those headlight covers, it tells you how rare the R code was, I am not a Ford guy, although I do work there, that is a tire melting beast, I always loved 66-67 Fairlanes, with this powerplant, would be a dream car, love the videos.

Big long doors, plenty of room to get in and out, lots of power, 60's through mid 70's rock

Bob Glidden got his start in drag racing with a car just like this. It was sponsored by Ed Martin Ford. Bob was a mechanic at Ed Martin Ford.

I once owned 65 galaxie 500 LTD. It had a 352 ci engine and a single 4 barrel carb on a low riser manifild which was also pretty fast. Mine was blacb with black interior. I miss it.

outstanding job just absolutely outstanding beautiful car extremely well narrated I hope this makes the top 10 list next time

I would get several Car model kits from the older Brother where the 61-64 full size Ford kept that horizontal quad head light look as it lost the fins but couldn't shake that rear light that was to look like a jet exhaust exit duct as the front fenders carried the headlight bulge to the door area . Most of the car Model kits came from the Promo versions out of Detroit and were often injected with the exact color of plastic as you would see in the dealer Show Room for their Promo's in different colors. Then I got a 1965 Galaxie 500 XL as a 3-in-1 Kit for Stock with lots of trim, street rod with lots of chrome and mag wheels , or the NASCAR version with the decals and bare interior that was what the NASCAR looked like. I liked the large tail lights and sharp angled fenders and the new stacked quad front lights with a semi eye brow as the recessed lights gave the side profile a leaning forward look for speed. My neighbor had bought a new 1965 Galaxie 500 in White with red inside plus her got a new car every few years and bought a white 1967 LTD with red inside . There was another full size Ford I really like in 1965 which was the Country Squire wagon I saw in late 65 as another neighbor bought the year end left over as the 1966 came out. These were a big change for FORD in 1965 and the designers must have known that they needed another 1949 success story to keep the full size car product that same but in new skin with a loud rear area . The space race pushed the jet-age look into History while the Galaxie badge from 1959 was still alive. I liked the 1966 LTD but as for a Squire I would take the 1965 . Nice R-code to look like a family 2 door hardtop or Government car with a 240 CID inline 6 . But that secret dies fast when you smoke the tires from the Light and chirp them in 2nd and 3rd while the drivers behind you get a car load of fresh rubber scent from Detroit .

Love the burnt-out, great looking car!!!2022

Yeah, I love big cars with big engines.

my grandfather owned a dealership back then.. my dad and uncle drove his like this.. 4 hour drive in an hour and 1/2 .through the canadian shield,(very twisty)..he brought home some real beasts. my dad and his 5 brothers were very lucky.they all got factory race cars and hot rods like this, all they had to do was ask..

STILL my all-time favorite MCOTW. What a brute! "Honey, let's take the whole family out and do some killer burnouts? Whaddaya say??"

That ford was SMOKING!!

Being 72, this guys full of it. My 65 Galaxie 500 fast back FE 352 4 v with the c-6 and a/c weights only 3320 lbs. 2nd these 65 fastback 427's ran low 12's and high 11's with only -7-8 inch slicks and no other mods. If you put a 4:56 rear end, then your in low 11's or high 10's. 3rd, If you tried to launch with those skinny ass tire the only place you'd go would be in a ditch or circles. Also the shift points were approx 7000 rpms or more. Not the 6000 set on the tach because they ALL had solid liter cams and were high reving engines. Mine was shifted at 7500 and would go easily to 8,000..

Love those big sleeper car...

Burning the tires into the ground...he said it...then later did it! YES!!!

That's a Beast! I love that car.

Love it!

I just bought this as my first car and it’s just like the 67 fairlane I had

Actually the 427 Ford engine , or the 7 Litre as it was called , has a displacement of 425.98 with a standard bore .

Oh my that burnout at the end Sold Me ..My father always told me there is no substitute for cubic capacity he was on the money fantastic video very informative thank you

This machine is a nice old man until you put your foot in it, and becomes a hell raiser! Those pyrex lamp covers are ultra rare, and so damn cool.

The big beasts of the Era were awesome, who wouldn't love a family sized car that could turn 14 -16 second quarters off the lot? Forget power gained through computer manipulated engines, give me a 60s bruiser any day 😀

Back in the day I only saw one of these '65 R codes and he blew the doors off my 65 289 Mustang On Cheltenham Ave the dividing line between Philly and Montco!

Wonderful car!!!!

I love the platform, I just started my frame up build last week! Drag car so no frills like interior or ac.. someday maybe ...

Beautiful car.

Love full size cars!

loved it thanks

Learn to drive on a 4 door with a 289 with the burgundy paint . It was a total cop car.

Personally, I prefer "adult sized" cars like this Galaxie 500.

I had a 4 door with a 390 was fun driving in Melbourne.

Beautifull!!!

This one has to be my fav..Bad ass

Awesome

What a beauty.

Super Sleeper ! I would love one!

love the big powerful battle cruisers

"A rarey vare ride Indeed" @5:28

I love it!!

Incredible footage of the engine details and congrats on the perfect detailing. I used to care for a big Chris Craft with two 300 hp versions of these motors and when I added a MSD style ignition it made all the difference.still hard to realize they put these in the little Cobras.

Definitely cool!

Wholly shyt ...its Bad ass! I thought those cars looked so good when they came out. I was a kid then. A lot of Hot rodders then were setting them up as semi low riders meaning slightly lowering the rear and adding fender skirts which was an option from the factory. The skirt gave it that long low look. Dual exhaust pipes with chromed tips would be a finishing touch. You may have seen something like this if in fact you were around in '65. i.pinimg.com/originals/7b/23/1d/7b231df9f46317531f3e8b86e5bc084b.jpg

The LTD was the model that was advertised as being quieter than the average Rolls-Royce in motion, as I remember!

Very nice car in a great color.

These are far more desirable than the equivalent year Mustang in my book. Loads more class and neat styling

Love sleeper muscle cars

Love the car. I had a 65 convertible with a 390 and 4 speed. Extremely fast top end, 145 mph.

540.000 Galaxies sold in one year , that's more than enough to match the Beetle and the 3-Series

Sweet!

awesome perfect....

@ 5:28 "...making this, a rarey vare ride indeed..." =D

lol so many dashes opener. cool intro

I still like that blue 66' 427, (not 428) conv. with all the options so much better.

wicked!

That's probably the best burnout that you guys have done yet. I would love to have a Ford 427. I missed my chance a few years ago to get a '66 Fairlane with a medium riser 427 and a 4 speed.

Sweet...............very very sweet

This is my all time favorite muscle car ever built by Ford. The first year of the 427 Side Oiler design. A base model Ford Custom or Custom 500 with the Dual Quad R-Code 427/4 speed would be even cooler

We have this same set up with one exception...ours is a 4 door.

My first car was a 65 with a 352. I can't imagine what it would have been like with a R code engine.

I just love my 66 7 Litre ive never seen the headlight covers the CHP used to have inspections they would put a device on your headlights to check not on here

I didn't even watch the video before a posted this.OMG!

im in love

I LOVE EM ALL BIG OR SMALL

Mopar guy forever, but I tell u whut, that's one godamned nice Ford... I had a 67 Galaxie 500, for a winter beater, that I bought in 1982, for 250(!) bucks one night, while having a few beers in the tavern next to the tiny used car lot... it was a 2 door, 390 two Barrel, had 2 broken motor Mounts, (why the old timer gave it up so cheap)and it did OK for the one Milwaukee winter I drove it through... cleaned it up, fixed the mounts, and got 650 for it, from an older guy and his grey haired wife, in a black suit, with a briefcase, he never questioned the money... but did he have religious stuff packed in that briefcase, tried to get me Saved when he came to get the car... I didn't care, more than doubled my money, I think I turned right around, and bought a 1971, 383 Roadrunner with that cash, and a bit more... god, what fun, buying these great old Detroit Iron specials, for less than a grand... oh for a time machine, and a million bucks... nice Ford, thanks for the video... loved your '69, black on black, Hemi R/T Charger... what a truly incredible, museum grade, million+ dollar car... had to change shirts 5 times, from all the Drool...!!! Cheers...

Rery vare ride?

Rarey vare ride!

Well that radiator leak beneath the front of the car is not a tricky thing to find! Did you guys miss it? You can see the leak beneath the front bumper driver side at 5:15 in the video.

Oh so kool car!

I WORKKED ON MAINTENANCE OF A 36 ' CHRIS CRAFT COMMANDER SPORT FISHERMAN THE BOAT HAD TWO 427 FORDS SIDE BY SIDE WITH FRESH WATER RADIATORS AND CONSUMED EIGHTY GALLONS OF FUEL IN ABOUT FOUR HOURS

Two words say it all : Seven Liter.

425 horsepower My Ass! That is one Sweet ride.

I'll take this one

Very nice restoration, can you kindly tell me where the owner got the head lights covers from?

Just... Yes

got to get me one of those bad boys

I'm all about MOPAR but I love these bad ass FEs

It is a shame to see the number of cars , that was crushed, totaled in the 60's, 70,s and 80's that were of of great value...

I love Galaxy Size Cars