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Galaxie 500 7-Litre convertible

Convertible version of the one-year Galaxie 500 7-Litre (428 V8); hardtops push the 7-Litre total above the ceiling

IDENTIFICATION CARD · FORD GALAXIE 500 7-LITRE CONVERTIBLE 1966
No licensed photograph yet. Photographs are published only when their licence permits it.
2,368BuiltFactory reported
0Chassis documentedin this archive
?SurvivingNot yet verified
Contents
  1. 01Overview
  2. 02Production & history
  3. 03Specifications
  4. 04Colours & options
  5. 05Individual cars
  6. 06Reference

01Overview

At a glance

Built
2,368 Built
Years
1966
Engine
V8, FE-series · 7,010 cc / 7.0 LFactory: 428 cu in · converted
Power
257 kW / 350 PSFactory: 345 hp · converted
Top speed
Not yet verified
Body
Not yet verified
Designer
Not yet verified
In this archive
Not yet verified
Surviving
Not yet verified

Sources and any conflicting figures are in the sections below.

Why it matters

The 1966 Galaxie 500 7-Litre paired the new 428 FE V-8 with a sporty trim package. Mecum counts 2,368 convertibles, of which an estimated 200 had factory air conditioning and power windows.

How rare is it?

Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.

Model rarityNot yet assessed
Specification rarityRare 2,368 · Built1,2
Colour rarityNot yet assessed
Individual rarityNot yet assessed
Historical rarityNot yet assessed
Survival rarityNot yet assessed

Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.

02Production & history

Production

Every figure says what it counts.

What is countedFigureBasisStatus
Factory package productionGalaxie 500 7-Litre convertibles built (two with 427 four-speed) 2,3681,2 Factory production Factory reported

Independent counts (e.g. engine and colour) are never combined into a calculated figure. Surviving examples are never presented as original production.

History

The 7-Litre tag refers to the 428, formally introduced in late 1965 for the 1966 model year. Standard equipment included power front disc brakes. Period advertising said "a cool hot car or a hot cool car".

Variants

How each version differs from the standard Galaxie 500 7-Litre convertible.

No variants documented yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

03Specifications

Technical specifications

Engine

Engine familyNot yet verified
Engine codeNot yet verified
LayoutV8, FE-series3 Independently researched
Displacement 7,010 cc / 7.0 LFactory: 428 cu in · converted3 Independently researched
Bore 105 mmFactory: 4.13 in · converted4 Independently researched
Stroke 101 mmFactory: 3.98 in · converted4 Independently researched
Compression ratio10.5:14 Independently researched
ValvetrainOverhead valve V84 Independently researched
Fuel systemSingle four-barrel carburettor4 Independently researched
Power 257 kW / 350 PSFactory: 345 hp · converted3 Independently researched
Power at 4,600 rpm4 Independently researched
Torque 626 NmFactory: 462 lb-ft · converted3 Independently researched
Torque at 2,800 rpm4 Independently researched

Transmission & drivetrain

GearboxC6 Cruise-O-Matic automatic3 Independently researched
Gears44 Independently researched
Final drive3.25:14 Independently researched
Driven wheelsRWD4 Independently researched

Chassis, body & dimensions

ChassisNot yet verified
Front suspensionIndependent, coil springs4 Independently researched
Rear suspensionLive axle, torque arms, Panhard rod, coil springs4 Independently researched
BrakesPower front disc (standard)3 Independently researched
SteeringPower3 Independently researched
Body constructionNot yet verified
Wheelbase 3,020 mmFactory: 119 in · converted4 Independently researched
Length 5,330 mmFactory: 210 in · converted4 Independently researched
WidthNot yet verified
HeightNot yet verified
Front track 1,570 mmFactory: 62 in · converted4 Independently researched
Rear track 1,570 mmFactory: 62 in · converted4 Independently researched
Kerb weight 1,841 kgFactory: 4,059 lb · converted4,1 Independently researched
Dry weightNot yet verified

Performance

Maximum speedNot yet verified
0–100 km/hNot yet verified
Fuel tankNot yet verified

“Not yet verified” means no source has been checked for that value yet. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap.

04Colours & options

Factory colours & interiors

Original paint and trim, with the number of cars in each where a source gives it.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Factory options & codes

Codes are shown exactly as written by the manufacturer.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

05Individual cars

Chassis register

Every documented car, with its colours, history and where it is now. Open a row for the full record. Known chassis are not automatically authenticated originals.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Competition history

Every race result of the individual cars, in date order. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Auction & sale history

Documented public sales of the individual cars. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

See one in person

Museums where an example of this car can be seen.

No example is documented on public display yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

06Reference

Identification guide

How to tell an original from a replica or later conversion.

Being verified against factory or registry sources before it is published. Have a source? Contribute it.

Sources

Each number links to the exact facts it supports.

  1. 1
    Car of the Week: 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 7-Litre convertible Level A Old Cars Weekly · 2019-10-23
    • Of the 2,368 Galaxie 500 7-Litre convertibles built
    • the convertible weighing a hefty 4,059 pounds
    Accessed 2026-11-12
  2. 2
    Old Cars Weekly – Car of the Week: 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 7-Litre convertible Level C
    • 2368 Galaxie 500 7-Litre convertibles built (two with 427 four-speed)
    Accessed 2026-11-12
  3. 3
    Mecum lot page Level C Mecum Auctions · 2020-01-11
    • legendary 428 FE-series engine
    • 428/345 HP V-8 engine
    • factory 462 lb-ft torque rating
    • C6 Cruise-O-Matic transmission
    • power front disc brakes as standard
    • power steering
    Accessed 2026-11-12
  4. 4
    1966 Ford 7-Litre Level A Auto Restorer
    • Bore x stroke 4.13 in. x 3.98 in.
    • Compression ratio 10.5:1
    • Type Overhead valve V-8
    • Carburetor Single four-barrel
    • Power 345 hp at 4600 rpm
    • Torque 462 lb.-ft. at 2800 rpm
    • Transmission Four-speed manual
    • Final drive ratio (:1) 3.25
    • Front-engine, rear-drive
    • Front Independent, coil springs
    • Rear Live axle , torque arms, Panhard rod, coil springs
    • Wheelbase 119 in.
    • Length 210 in.
    • Track (f/r) 62/62 in.
    • Weight Convertible, 4059 lb.
    Accessed 2026-11-12

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