1968 Ford Galaxie XL Fastback 428 V8 4 BBL Hideaway Headlights at Country Classic Cars
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I thought you might like a look at this very nice 1968 Ford Galaxie XL Fastback. This particular car is a Q-code model, meaning that it is powered by a 428 V8 topped with a 4 BBL carb. This car appears to have been repainted at some point, but other than that, it is nearly all original. I hope you find it interesting, thanks for taking a look!
Filmed at Country Classic Cars in Staunton, IL
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I bought this Galaxie in October 2015. I Love it. Runs great after many hours of work. It is a real head turner here in Portland. I look forward to working on it this fall and winter, getting it ready for the shows next April. As represented it is all original and I plan on keeping it that way.
Hello mr gray, been thinking of purchasing a vehicle from country classics. Did you have a good experience with your purchase? Any input would be greatly appreciated, thank you and stay healthy sir.
Please post some videos! And show the hidden headlights! Thanks
Beautiful car, but it isn’t a Galaxie. Beginning in 1967 these were simply XL models. I know this is an older post, but I hope you’re still enjoying the car.
Have you thought about selling it. I have a 390 fast back 3 speed on the colum . It's built but not finished yet.
Beautiful ride!!
I loved the way Ford retro-fitted the dash from the '65/'66 configuration. Nice touch.
i have one of those cars too i drive it every day it has the 302 V8 black with dark red interior and bench seats it runs like a dream all original too!
big v8, rear drive, cool styling, oh america was in a good place in the 60's.
Yep, it's from back in the good ol' days before cars became like disposable appliances. It's definitely cool.
FatGuyWithAKatana Problem was, Americans still treated them like disposable appliances, which is why they are so rare now.
@@RamblinAround I agree
Cool styling crap engineering they were disposal because they died trust me I was there
Ooh, very nice XL! I love those big old Fords. In 1968, the bucket seats and console with floor shifter became an option on the XL's, so it's kinda rare to see it on this one. You couldn't get too much better than a 4 barrel 428!
Glad you like it. Thank you for watching!
The console/ bucket seats became optional in mid year. There were other detail and equipment spec changes on the mid year "build split" Ford's because of the federal codes that were coming into effect. That and the uaw strike target shutdown in 68 of the factories all combined to make the 68 XL a confusing car to research today and a difficult car to buy back in the day.
Found a beautiful 68 convertible with the 428 original paint no rust dents only 42k miles. Beautiful interior had a new top about 20 years ago but the top is still nice. Car runs great dont smoke. Man has it now found it 24 years ago from the original owner who left it parked in his garage for 20 years. Its from out west so its nice. Guy who has it now has 3 other nice old cars just sitting in a nice barn and told me he never drives them dont care to mess with them no more. Told me i could have the 68 for 12k. But i think he would work with me some on the price he is not strapped for cash. I do not have cash to buy it tho im disabled with lupus and heart problems. But want it so bad to be able to drive enjoy with my wife and kids do car shows together. He told me he would give me time to try sell my truck thats my every day driver so i can try buy things to flip so i can buy it. Not sure i ever will be able to do it tho. Im 42 now been disabled since i was 24 so lots of my dreams are out the window. But Gods good im still alive and got my wife and kids and a roof over my head. Just hope and Pray God will help me be able to get the car. Even tho im very happy to be alive and have my family a roof over are heads and food. Im still human and year after year see others have nice cars makes me wish i had one. I also got mixed connective tissue disease lot health problems and just want something nice to enjoy before God calls me home. I no material things are not everything but is nice to have one dream come true. Like to have something nice to leave my family for when im gone. Sorry i texted so much anyways what do you think about the price on the car i found? Wish i could find a place or person who is in a spot they could and would help my dream come true. First car i ever found on my own i wanted at 14 was a 65 galaxie hardtop a woman had it behind her house i seen it when riding my bike stoped and asked her about it. She told me 500 $ for it. But i come from a broken home poor and my dad drank each day. So no help there. I started to mow yards try to save enough but she sold it before i got cash. My first car was a 84 cuttlas i sold and got a very solid 81 camaro t top v.6 car with 63k miles was gray with red strips and red leather. I had it a few years and was forced to sell it had a child on the way and no family car or winter car. Since then it was so hard and then at 24 i become disabled. Every day is a fight for me got good days and bad days but again by Gods good grace im still here Lord willing for more years to come. But they are doing lots of test on me now try find out whats going on with me. I also got a anurism in my aorta thats so scary. Long story short first car i ever found wanted was a galaxie. My dream car is a 77-78 trans am black and gold t top car. With black crush velvet interior and automatic. Id love a 4 speed but my body could not handle the clutch no more. Just loved the looks of them so beautiful. Or a 70 buick gtx i think is what you call it with the 455 h.o black and gold pin strips. Or a 70 chevelle 454 blue with white strips. I love the 71 and 72 s also. Really love a lot 69 camaro yenko would be big dream car but any 69 camaro s.s would be so nice!! Love a blue one with white strips or black on white. Love 68-72 nova ss cars to. Again blue with white strips. Most modern cars would be a buick grand national or a 80.s olds 442 t top car they are nice also. Wish i could find a person who could and willing help me dream come true. But everything is The Good Lords will. If not i will just be happy to be alive. Sorry again so long also if spelling is awful. After time the lupus can mess with you on things like writing. Please let me no on the 68 i found.
@@lancewebb5990I’m sorry to hear your story…you sound like a great guy w an appreciation for these old cars. I bought a 68 Galaxy fastback also very original and almost zero rust since it was stored for years in a barn. I’m trying to restore it to sell and make some money so I can buy either a 68 Lemans or a 68 Chevelle or a 68 Charger - all done and updated someone already. I dont have the knowledge or skills to change intakes or carbs, headers, disc brake conversions, or suspension upgrades.
I read that The 68 Galaxy Fastback was designed to compete with the 68 Dodge Charger, with hidden headlights and big engine options.
If that guy still wants to sell his let me know.
God bless
Bucket seats and console shifter very nice
I was thinkin' Camaro as soon as I saw that shifter, too. Gotta love fastbacks with monster engines!
I pretty much like fastback anything. Thanks for checking it out Murray!
That is just one hell of a handsome car.
The Sixties were perhaps the last normal decade that America had ever seen!
Love that ford
Love these old Galaxie fastbacks. You don't find many with a factory 428. Most we're equipped with a 390. This car is in really great condition.
I had a '69 Galaxie with the 390 2 BBL. I thought it was a bad ride till my best friend got a '72 Chevy Caprice with the 402. He waxed my Ford's ass but good!!!
My first car was a used 68 Galaxy 500. Paid 600 dollars for it , had a 390 engine. The engine on that car purred, still miss it!
Sweet. An era when American cars had individual character and quality
You bet! I enjoy your videos a lot. Very in depth and informative. I would feel very confident making a purchase. Again great job :)
Nice car for the year when I was a year old.
This thing is the bomb!! If I could swing it , I would be seriously interested in owning this. It's just so nice an original. Love it!! Thanks for filming it. I have watched it many times and dreamed about owning it.
+terry dority It really is a cool car. I like it, because it's something you don't see that often anymore.
Dads parents bought a 68 brand new and got it handed Down to him, almost all the options beside it having the Colum shifter instead of the manual, 40,000 miles all original but it had the vinyl top and all the badges aren’t faded like this one
Nice Car,Looks like it's been maintained,Clean
Great Car! Keep up the good work Ramblin Around. Would be nice to hear back from you.
Glad you like this one. Thanks for watching, we appreciate it!
When I was 15 I wanted this same car mind you it was rusty but black console 4 flat tires. I asked my dad to come help me buy it he loved Ford. We pulled up walk around then he noticed the 428 badge and said No way kiddo lol
I can't look the cars of today.They just have no character.Now,on the other hand,this is an outstanding car!
Love this Galaxie 😈 😎 Great sleeper.
owning that car is like owning real estate, you own the area your in, not confining to sit in like new cars, also cant believe how many engine options in those day, today your lucky to get two or three. looks like the last on the list was the 429 ,
Nice ride..i have a 68 ltd....really enjoyed this video
Thanks for starting it up.
Awsome 🦇 batmobile it could be it is so handsome and beautiful wow huge motor fits you and Jordan Erica and your beautifull dog thanks jeff and Jordan for this video i your friend tom now and always
I love it nice find!
When watching old tv shows from that era, I sometimes see 1968 Fords. The front turn signals give them away. That's a very nice example of the XL model. Does anyone know - does XL mean 40 in roman numbers - is that what it's supposed to mean. Thanks for the video.
428, Power to the people ))
Looks in great shape :)
It really is well-preserved. Thanks for checking it out!
WOW. Gotta love the old deer slayers. Man, I'd love to snatch that girl up.
Can't be too many out there in this sort of condition.
That’s a garage find without a doubt! Cool can you do a video of the dashboard and all the functions?
simply beautiful
Thanks for checking it out!
Wow just wow love it
Glad you like it. Thanks for having a look!
such a cool car
Yea thats a beauty with some get up and go!
Very nice, not much from a dig but once you get all that weight rolling watch out. Thanks for posting !
Indeed... from the time of land boats.
Ricky Buchanan That was because of the highway flyer gears, not the weight. These were no heavier (and most times, lighter),than a modern large SUV, which will suck the doors right off this car.
As far as looks and class, though, the 60s stuff wins hands down.
Would've been nice to hear it run.
I was hoping he would start it
I want this car!
You found my car!
My parents bought an LTD 4 door in 68 with a 302. I begged my dad to buy the XL with at least the 390. No dice.
A survivor, I wonder why it doesn't have headrests as 68 was first year they were required?
Can you make a video of your cars? :) Very nice looking car dude, love those fastbacks!
Sincerely Patrick, Oslo, Norway.
nice car
Thanks for taking a look Jim!
only two owners that's cool
Nice
Thanks for taking a look!
great coverage as always and another great deal although I think the coverts would be better for me,
+radioguy1620 Thank you, glad you found it interesting. Thanks for watching!
RamblinAround still 4-sale?
Thanks.
Looking for ford 68 station wagon 10 seater.
I like it.
Thanks for checking it out!
Sweet
Wonderfull car!
My oldest late brother ordered a canary yellow one , black interior. Waiting 6 months for delivery. It had so much power that after 1000 miles it gD to be reseveiced to retighten all the nuts and bolts on the car , do much power, in 1976 when I got out of the U. S. Army my brother sold me the car it had sat in his garage in Ohio for nearly 4 years.. I loved that car , more than snycsr I've ever owned 60 -67 caddy's, 58-63 t birds, - 67 Newport etc. I guess it was the only thing that bonded my oldest subleng and myself the youngest of 11 kids. I've ran only into two since I lost the car in a terrible one car accident he'll asleep behind the wheel I'm being overtired working over a hundred hours a week before week straight.. my oldest brother Angus not talk to me for over 25 years
Pp finally we made amends and on his deathbed I promised him I would get another one and call the Matilda and and repainted canary yellow.
My papaw has one just like that but it’s in terrible shape really rusty, won’t drive good, etc, but I’m waiting to get a job where I can help him restore it, has the original 390 in it too.
I bought one of these recently - same car except red and has the 390. Very original, straight, all original and no rust. Paint is very
worn so I am preparing it for a good paint job
What are these worth now in this condition?
$14500-15,000 9 years ago.
I’d pay that in a second now in 2024
wouldve been a big dollar car back in the day for sure,out of the price range of the average bloke
I think XL became its own series in 67.
Correct! Is this Michael Bacon from Kamloops?
I had a 1966 Galaxie 500 XL 390 V8 2 barrel floor shifter console with factory air AC vents were made out of metal not plastic.
Blue on blue with a black vinyl top fully loaded for 1966.
I have the same '68 hideaway headlight system; grille, switch, and everything. Inquire within...
My friend. I own a 68 Fastback. Mine is a 390 factory 3 speed columb shift. Im trying desperately to find the aluminium trim that is missing. I need them and that plastic simulated wood grain glove box cover. Would you know anyone that would have the aluminium trim I need? Ive need that rocker panal wide molding too aswell. Thank you. Ive got am extra inner panal assembly for the hide away headlights if you know of someone that needs it. Its all there. Thank you.
Is this car still available???
OMG that's a beautiful car
Yes I was thank you
Where can this car be purchased, and is it still available?
Looking for a 68 ford station wagon 10 seater. No woody!
Cool , I like the car and being a Q code makes it worthwhile. Its one I would consider buying knowing I would change it quite a bit. Was picturing it black with some of that trim removed , a modern wheel/tire combination and new interior...that car has real possibilities. Another well done video.
Do you have to have knowledge about mechanic if you want to own this kind of cars(oldtimers)? I am really interested in buying some in nearly future, so every information I get would be useful. Thanks in advance!
Is this still for sale!!!???
What's with the blue paint under the hood, they should have kept the car blue, but it is a sharp car I thought it was a Torino at first, but these galaxies are rarer and nicer
Thanks for checking it out!
elizabeth v cherry Wheres the blue paint if its the air cleaner housing all th 68 Fords had that
I know where the identical car is w/428, triple black. sitting in someone's yard. this one has sport wheels on it though, not hubcaps
i was gonna buy that car but its missin the wing nut on the breather...
Sweet, nice grocery getter
It's not the GT package, unfortunately...
SO YOU DID IT TWICE WALK A ROUND PULL IT OUT IN SUN LIGHT WTF
I miss real cars.
I bet the first owner stayed in Vietnam
Torino
Nice