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1966 Ford Galaxie 500 7-Litre Convertible

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 10, 2026.

$42,900Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $39,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1966
Make and model
Ford Galaxie
Generation
Galaxie 1965 to 1974
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
6G63Q172598
Owners
3Likely
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 60 comparable sales, 32% over its top.

Middle half of sales$10,000 to $29,625
Median$16,250
Sales behind it60Likely

From 60 sales of the Ford Galaxie 1965 to 1974 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $10,000 and $29,625.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1966 Ford Galaxie 500Mecum, July 23, 2026MecumJuly 23, 2026$10,000
1966 Ford Galaxie 500 ConvertibleBring a Trailer, May 25, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 25, 2026$18,350
445 Stroker–Powered 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 ConvertibleBring a Trailer, May 6, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 6, 2026$9,445
1966 Ford GalaxieMecum, March 19, 2026MecumMarch 19, 2026$19,500
1966 FORD GALAXIE 500 CUSTOM CONVERTIBLEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 21, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 21, 2026$30,000
1966 Ford Galaxie 500XL Convertible 390Bring a Trailer, Oct. 9, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 9, 2025$13,000
1966 Ford Galaxie 500 7-Litre FastbackBring a Trailer, May 10, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 10, 2025$30,500
1966 Ford Galaxie 500 7-Litre HardtopMecum, April 4, 2025MecumApril 4, 2025$28,000

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Oct. 4, 2025Did not sellMecumMecum$38,000 high bid
Jan. 10, 2026Sold (this sale)MecumMecum$42,900