1959 Ford Galaxie

1959 Ford Galaxie 500 Club Victoria Two-Door Hardtop â?" Raven Black with 332 FE V8 and Cruise-O-Matic Why This Car Is Special The 1959 Ford Galaxie holds a specific and well-earned place in postwar American automotive history. It was the year Ford introduced the Galaxie name for the first time, using it to designate the top trim level within the full-size Ford lineup. Ford borrowed the name deliberately â?" the Space Age was in full swing, NASA had just been established, and American consumers were captivated by anything connected to the cosmos. The Galaxie name stuck, eventually becoming its own standalone model line that would carry Ford through most of the 1960s. What makes this particular 1959 Ford Galaxie worth understanding before you even look at the photos is the way Ford structured the car.