Ford Galaxie

1966 Convertible 1964 Hardtopo Coupe 1965 Hardtop Coupe The typical definition of muscle car does not always fit the standards set as an intermediate or pony size car. Such is the case with several makes and models of automobiles produced in the classic and muscle car category. Muscle cars can be engineered by mechanics to perform as they desire. There were several models of the big name car manufacturers that fit this category. Ford produced such a car that has been overlooked by many as a contender in the muscle car bracket. The Ford Galaxie 500 and 500XL grew from their birth in the ... Read Full Story

Click on the picture to enlarge The theme of the 2008 Goodwood Festival of Speed is ‘Hawthorn to Hamilton – Britain’s Love Affair with World Motor Sport’. Britain has always played a key role in the global motor racing industry, forging successful relationships with the rest of the motor sport world. From Mike Hawthorn – who used a Ferrari to become Britain’s first Formula 1 World Champion fifty years ago in 1958 – to current F1 star Lewis Hamilton, driving a British engineered car with German power, British drivers and engineers have utilised global resources to achieve success. The 2008 Festival honours these winning ... Read Full Story

The Ford Galaxie was sold from 1959 until 1974. It was Ford's answer to the Chevy Impala, and it just seemed to get bigger and bigger as the years went by. By the end of the 1960's, Ford had added enough performance enhancements to make the Galaxie a psuedo-muscle car despite its large size. Ford Galaxies weren't terribly popular with collectors in the decades after the final one was made, but in recent years there has been an increased interest in this car. The Impala may have become a staple in the hip-hop community, but the Galaxie now has its crowd as well. The ... Read Full Story