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1968 Ford Galaxie XL Convertible

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 11, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$19,800Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $18,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1968
Make and model
Ford Galaxie
Generation
Galaxie 1965 to 1974
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
8W61Z166754
Condition
Good (3)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Inside the middle half of 60 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$10,000 to $30,000
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 $30,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1967 Ford Galaxie 500XL 7-Litre HardtopMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$39,500
1968 FORD GALAXIE 500 CUSTOM CONVERTIBLEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 25, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 25, 2026$20,000
1968 Ford Galaxie 500 ConvertibleMecum, June 6, 2025MecumJune 6, 2025$19,000
1969 Ford Galaxie 500 Sportsroof 429 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 31, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 31, 2025$38,000
1968 Ford Galaxie 500 FastbackMecum, May 15, 2025MecumMay 15, 2025$23,000
27-Years-Family-Owned 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 2-Door Hardtop 390Bring a Trailer, March 5, 2025Bring a TrailerMarch 5, 2025$8,700
27-Years-Family-Owned 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 2-Door Hardtop 390Bring a Trailer, Dec. 22, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 22, 2024$8,888
1967 Ford Galaxie 500XL Convertible Q-Code 428Bring a Trailer, Oct. 19, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 19, 2026$15,500