Ford Galaxie evolution

Ford's full-size flagship of the 1960s — Galaxie 500 and 500XL.
4 generations, oldest to newest — open any step for details.

1st gen1959
1959
Ford Galaxie 1st genⓘ
New generation
1st gen
📅 1959

Added as a top trim above the Fairlane 500

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2nd gen1960–1964
1960
Ford Galaxie 2nd genⓘ
New generation
2nd gen
📅 1960–1964

Starliner/Sunliner; Galaxie 500/500XL

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3rd gen1965–1968
1965
Ford Galaxie 3rd genⓘ
New generation
3rd gen
📅 1965–1968

Vertically stacked dual headlights

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4th gen1969–1974
1969
Ford Galaxie 4th genⓘ
New generation
4th gen
📅 1969–1974

121-in platform; ended as LTD took over

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