[lgjhn23]

“...In ‘65, the Galaxie engine options were the 240 (big six), 289 small-block V8, 352, 390 and 428 FE-series V8s - and a “police interceptor” 427 side-oiler V8 with dual 4-bbl carbs. Seems like the majority were built with 352 or 390 power, the smaller and larger engine cars were usually built to purchaser orders. I think front disc brakes were an option (possibly included in packages like the 7 Litre), otherwise you got 4-wheel drums....”

Cool. The one we used to cruise in was a ‘64 and had the 390. I definitely remember that car! Wish I had it today....LOL. I also remember seeing some with the 352. I can only recall seeing one 428-powered one in my entire life. It was a ‘65 on a used car lot in about 1967. I don’t recall ever seeing a 427-powered one in person back then....just heard about em. I was primarily a Mopar fan back then (still am) but always loved the looks of those 60s-era Galaxies. Fond memories for sure.

[Charles Martel]

I had a 65 Galaxy 2-door hardtop with the six and a "Cruise-O-Matic" automatic transmission. First car. Wimbledon White with red cloth seats. Bought it from a neighbor lady who I did yard work for. It had those clear plastic covers hog-ringed to the seats, painful in the summer. I removed them and the new-car smell actually returned for a few weeks.

Fun cruiser and comfortable, just way underpowered. Wish I'd had the knowledge to do an engine swap then, I think a 351 Windsor would've bolted right in.

Check out the "Jay Leno's Garage" videos on YouTube - he has one on the '66 Galaxie 7-Litre (very rare these days).