1966 Ford 7 Litre 2 Door in Nightmist Blue & Engine Sound on My Car Story with Lou Costabile 

If you were a kid in the 60's this is the car you would LOVE your Dad to buy.

Simply, one best good looking Fords with all the excellent quality you expect from an American built car from the 60s! The blue color and crean upholstery makes things even more impressive with this car!

In 1974 when I was 21 years old had a 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 XL 390 V8, factory air, identical interior in aqua blue with buckets, 3 speed automatic floor shift, console, exterior in aqua blue, black vinyl top. Very powerful, lots of torque, tire smoking shredding, highway cruiser. Came equipped with Sears steel belted radial tires made in France that lasted 70000 miles with lots of abuse. Unbelievable tire life for the 1970's. Looking back now wish I took better care of that well engineered machine.

Amazing classic, quite rare too and that 7-Litre badge....how cool?

1966 was my favorite model year for the Galaxie 500. I remember seeing it before they were sold to the general public. My father was a scientist at the FoMoCo research lab in Dearborn. Each year in the early fall, Ford would put out the new cars on the grass near my father's lab and employees' families could come see them. Every year, the cars had new "looks" unlike these days when the appearance of a model may last 5-10 years. It was an exciting time for a kid who loved cars!

One of the rarest out there with that 4 speed and factory air. Beautiful Ford.

WoW WoW Wow! they don't get much better than this! gorgeous styling, manual 4 speed, 7L, gorgeous color, and interior color/design. What a find Lou! Man, I'd love to own this....

Thanks for your video on the unique 1966 7 litre Ford Galaxy. I saw this car on an old TV ad. Now I could look closer to its great condition and hear the powerful engine sound! Congratulations to you and to the owner of this impressive muscle car.

Would buy one of these in heartbeat, my second car ever was a 66 in yellow, buckets, 351 Cleveland. Frame was rusted so bad it just broke in half going over some railroad tracks... good times.

Love the Galaxie 500's . Thanks for posting .

Jay Leno tells a funny story of hoodwinking his father into ordering this beast when Dad just wanted a nice family car.

So cool monster galaxy with a 4speed beautiful Lou!!!

Beautiful Car...Like new. Older guys really take pride in their cars!

Very cool car. And a factory AC car. Gotta love cars like these. Ford made some nice automobiles in the 60's and 70's . These were the cars people went for. Now it's the SUVs and lots of pickups. How the times have changed.

You got the cars and I have the coffee. Mornin Lou! Nice way to start the day. Have a great day.

Fantastic! Ed has quite the good looking & nicely optioned Galaxie! For a 1 year only car, they really got this one right!

Great car and story! I knew a gal who had a 66 Galaxy, but with a wimpy 289. This version was rare even when new. I can’t remember ever seeing one Thanks Lou!

Car is the BOMB.

It is great to see this classic is still driven.

You have to appreciate a guy with a fantastic scarce muscle car who still drives it Bravo!, looks like a blast to drive!

Beautiful 7 Litre piece. They also were produced with the 427 R code engine.

Gorgeous looking Ford Galaxie inside and outside hope you are Well Lou Best Wishes Regards Steve in the UK

That was my very first car. I was 16 in 1968 and I bought a white 7 litre with black interior. For a while I had the fastest car at my high school.

This car is perfect ! Its just like what my neighbor had when i was a kid of 11 in '66 (though theirs was white). I loved it when he mentioned the roof line. It was always one of my favorite features of this car. Like i mentioned before, i've only seen 2 since then, a red 7 Litre in need of a restoration (but ran and drove) at a Wheels and Deals car lot in the late '80s and a cherry'd out maroon convertible full of family, black top down in a drug store parking lot about 5 years ago. This installment was great. Thanks Lou and Ed !

I LOVE this car. A 66 Galaxie 7-Litre is my bucket list car. As I came of age in the mid-late 70s, people were practically giving away those thirsty FE powered Galaxies and T-Birds. I always drove a 60s Galaxie XL or Thunderbird. The 66 XL was, by far, my favorite and still is. Sadly, they were just cool used cars back then. They got used up and tossed aside. Between 75 and 85, or so, I purchased 3 1966 7-Litres within 20 miles of my home. 2 of them were within 4 miles. They were Emberglo, Black and Red. 2 automatic, one 4 speed. The Auto's had AC, the 4 speed didn't. There wasn't an AM-FM radio or reclining passenger seat among them. I scoured the local junkyards and never found an AM-FM radio, they were...uncommon. That awesome passenger bucket seat is totally new to me from watching this video. In my 60 years, I've never seen or heard of that option! Back then, I had no idea how rare those cars were. It was only with the Internet that I found out, long after those 3 cars were gone from my life. I hope they survived and are now on the 7-Litre Registry. Having enjoyed 3 7-Litres and with 20-20 hindsight, I look back with some regret and repeat the words that so many of us older "car guys" do. "If I only knew now what I had back then...".

Beautiful car

Beautiful car & even more beautiful color too.......AWESOME!!!!!

That's a beauty. Love it.

Just fallen in love, this car sure has style! Nice to see people caring for sth different from Mustangs, Mopars and Chevys, for a change :)

I purchased a 7 Litre Ford Galaxie 500 new and drove it many years. one afternoon while driving on I-85 with a speed of 85 miles an hour the right rear tire blew out and the car just sat down on that side and it never wobbled. It had touring suspension, stiff. Automatic C6 transmission. The odometer stopped operating, it would show the speed but not the mileage, and the AC compressor had to be shut down account knocking and had to be replaced. Had disc brakes on the front like the Thunderbird. I wish I had kept it.

Great job on resurrecting this noble beast! Jay Leno loves his too.

What a stunner Lou. Soooo many great luxery/performance cars from this era - great example!

I was 11 when it came out, luv the styling and built models of it, great looking car.

One of the best looking classic Ford's. Awesome car . Happy motoring

Absolutely breathtaking!

Very nice, love the overall originality of it. Please keep it so.

MAGNIFICENT and GORGEOUS

Nice car Lou! 428, 4speed and air conditioning amazing car!

Sweet car. Very rare these days. Wish my '65 Galaxie had come with front disc brakes.

This is truly a remarkable car. Great find and Thanks for sharing this..

My first car was a 66 Ford Galaxie XL. Two door silver with the same interior as this car except in black. 390 ci. Very nice car. Lots of memories in that one.

this is one of A kind 4 speed am.fm radio wao I was only 7 yrs old when this car was built

I like that color blue.

Very good example - the body panel fit is better than factory. Lou, the volume of high quality, interesting and entertaining videos you put out is incredible. Thank you.

In Scotland the gas price is so high you would have to sell your kidney to afford to run a 7 litre 😱.We all know what "organisation" has us over a barrel !The car would make a really nice ornament 😂

Thanks for the video Lou.

One of my FAVORITE Years for Ford. Was not a fan of the ‘67 model but in ‘66 the car just looked right inside and out. I went for a ride in a used ‘66 LTD coupe in 1980 and the car was so smooth and quiet I didn’t know the car was running. Amazing how even then these were refined.

I LOVE this Car!

😍👍 Man that's one fine ride.

One of my fav fords

Very original 7-Litre! Well done!

Absolutely gorgeous car! !

You find the good ones. Luv it lou

I love it. Beautiful example.

Very nice .Thx Lou!

Love your channel Lou! I'd love to drop that engine in my 64 Ford Galaxie!

Amazing video Lou, have a nice Week end giù and your family 😊😊😊👍

Absolutely one of my favorite full size American cars EVER! And you got one with a MANUAL - how cool!! When I watch "Fantomworks" on TV, often I see what looks to be one of these stuck in the back somewhere. I think Leno has one also. You are one lucky guy to have one this nice. I usually make at least one Carlisle show a year but could not do so this year. Would have liked to have seen this in person. Thanks for sharing it!

What an awesome piece of History and the guy drives the car he also vintage New York license plates on it which is a nice touch period Proper

this is my favorite lover car

Hermoso este Ford Galaxy, mi admiracion desde Argentina ¡ Saludos y a disfrutarlo !

great he drives it!!!

WOW 😀

I love this 1966 I had a 1965 wagon it had the four barrel 352 cubic inch motor would no t pass a gas station. I prefer the 1966 the lines are cleaner. I love the grill.the same used on the LTD model. That seat was awesome! Love the color a torquey engine. My for was hard on motor mounts too. But I great old car. I like this Jay Leno has a seven Liter. That is the first time I ever saw one. Love the owner of this car and a great piece of history!! Thanks Lou for sharing!

Awesome Ford !

The '66 7-Litre was a one-year-only model as Ed said; in '67, the 7-Litre became an option package for the Galaxie 500 XL.

Beautiful automobile. Jay Leno tells the story of how he basically tricked his father into buying one of these back in the day.. Funny stuff. The interior on this car is gorgeous. I would love to own one of these.

Great car & great video

That is 1 beautiful 7 later that is the best of the best far as I'm concerned

Awesome Lou《☆》Sweet ride :*: Jay Leno loves them too🤓☻🤠

Another great video, car choice. Thanks

crazy car 👌👌👌👌👌

Not a Ford man but I love to have this Ford.

We had 3 neighbors who had Fords. One had a 1965, the other a 1966 and the third had a 1967 station wagon. We bettered them all when we bought a 1968 Pontiac LeMans, until another neighbor got a 1968 Ford.

I had one in guardsman blue , under the street lights it looked dark purple, the list price was about $ 4780.00. It had p/w , a/c , C6 and towing package. I saw Jay Leno 7litre restoration but didn't have the white pin stripping like original. I Had the 64 and half Mustang but the 7 was my favorite car

I have only saw 3 of these cars. This one, jay leno’s , and a nice example in Sarasota fl missing 1 of the 7 litre badges. I love the color of this car. Very nice

That 7 litres Galaxy is just awesome. Has the 428 ,with 4 speed. It's in immaculate condition.

That is a very unique car and I am Glad Classic cars exist I don't know who I would be if they didn't. I like the way it rumbles if it was a bit more aggressive just a little bit I would be head-over-heels but I'm already In love❤

Perfect car, Jay Leno has one, burgundy automatic, he put a Rousch racing 7 little in it, 4 wheel discs, beefed up trans, leather interior and air, but this one is original

WOW----------- NOW THAT'S A CAR, NOT THE JUNK MADE TODAY.

That's what you call a real sleeper

Fantastic Automobile!! So luxurious and muscular at the same time. Probably very expensive when new. Beautiful features inside and out. Jay Leno has a burgundy example.

Ed is my good friend and he has three of these and two Shelby GT500s old and new. I really miss him being so far away.

I am a GM guy but that car is sweeeet!!

Nice .

That's a very nice Car ! I would love to get out and cruise it a 100 mph on a good road . Really like the Galaxies ..

Nice

LOOK SIMILAR OTHER BROTHER ,. FORD FAIRLANE 500,...GREAT JOB,...I LOVE THIS CAR....

Beautiful car Lou. Always liked the full size Ford's of the early to mid 60s. Heard there is a cream colored 65 Galaxie out there with a factory 427 SOHC/4 speed combo. It's one of three Ford's ever to come from the factory with the legendary 427 Cammer.....which Ford rated at 615hp with a single 4 barrel and 657hp with dual quads. Incredible numbers for 1960s technology. Really kinda dangerous with 1960s tire/brake/suspension technology lol. Probably one of the reasons the Cammer was banned by NASCAR. Would love to see you do a video on that one if you can find where it is.

Thanks, Guys! Actually, little more elegant than my FORD **66 GALAXIE 500/XL, 4 SPD/352 /Burgandy/ Black INT, IWHT *NO A/ c or Disc Brakes ( I added Metallic HD BRAKES). Was nice cruiser for some five years at Pharmacy School Purdue,etc. for me: had to **upgrade Shocks, tires , add COOLANT RECOVERY SYSTEM , which was available * retrofit**, only at FORD Dealers **initially in **1967(interestingly from POPULAR MECHANICS STORIES: maybe some Ford Experts know additional??) as mine DID NOT HAVE CRS SYSTEM/Tank...Also, the Emergencey Blinker is in glove Box( at least mine was)......Anyways I did secretly lust for a 428/ maybe 427 XL, (particularly a RARE CONVERTIBLE), if I could afford the gas bill....etc. Good stuff..!,,

That passenger seat option was also on the T-bird from 1964-79 . Since those seats in the XL and 7 Litre were an upgrade for those models and look very much like the 66 T-Bird seats.....FORD must have offered that Option in the Galaxie XL as well for the $45.00 extra charge .

Very nice Lou, this is gorgeous. I'll bet she runs as good as she looks.

Jay leno has one as well,man awesome interior

👍😎Good stuff Mr Lou👍 7L (428) For the public, was severely ‘De-Tuned’ but could easily surpass 500 HP & 500 lbs. torque monster. Not a FORD fan however this engine is still EVERYWHERE from CA to NY. Dump trucks, school busses & such ‘buried’ in the nations junk yards awaiting resurrection. Kuddos to this Gentleman for bringing back old school Cool😎✌️ (Factory😂335BHP, 430lbs-T=4400rpm) 😂😂😂 STUMP PULLING TORQUE! Heavy 4 bolt main engines of the day! 🇺🇸would pass anything except a Gas station Thx Lou👍

A 7 Liter badge on an American car in 1966??? Even Canada didn't go metric until the late 1970's...very rare and unusual. A beautiful car to have! Congrats on your find.

I just learned something reading the article from Hemmings as I pause the video apparently you can get a q code 428 or an r code 427- 428 had power brakes. What an interesting piece of History they only made 38 428 , that's unbelievable

Tim Allen is grunting as we speak. And Clyde Barrow is truly doing pirouettes in his grave. I owned a 66 Galaxy but never knew these things existed, but then I guess I looked the part of a poor kid back then. This is without a doubt Ford’s best at one- upsmanship in the car wars of the sixties. But the ultimate compliment is the mention of the passenger headrest and reclining seat. It must be the true conception of the term “CAR SEX” !!!

Beautiful car! I didn't know that you could get headrests in 66.

If you think the 7 Litre fender badge is hard to find, try finding a '65 Galaxie 500 badge. They simply don't exist. And they're made of very brittle pot metal.

I currently have one like this. Its not a 7 litre, But it is a 66 LTD with the 428 (Q code) and a 4 speed (trans 5) The LTD has the same roof line and is a 2 door with a bench seat. Original color was vintage burgundy. I bet its more rare than the beautiful 7 litre featured here.