Nobody Loved This '68 Ford Galaxie 500 XL, Seller Is Making It Cheaper Accordingly

We rarely come across a 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 XL, which is why the one we talked about a few weeks ago stuck out in our minds. Curious to see if it was still for sale, we clicked on the same ad and instantly discovered that not only had it failed to change hands, it was also a little cheaper.

In late July 2024, when we first encountered the listing, the car was carrying a list price of $27,900. Back then, we compared that to the manufacturer's suggested retail price of a brand-new Ford Mustang EcoBoost, which starts at $31,920 for the 2025 model year, with the most affordable V8-powered variant, the regular GT Fastback, starting at $45,460 before destination.

So, how much do you think this 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 XL costs now? Try $25,900. That’s $2,000 less than before, and while it’s not a significant drop, it should be enough to help it attract some interested petrolheads. That’s about the same as a new Ford Maverick, with the monocoque pickup starting at $23,920 before destination and dealer markups.

The odometer still reads 26,703 miles (42,974 km), so this old car hasn't seen any action in recent weeks. The vehicle comes with bright orange paint, is sprinkled with some chrome accents, and sits on five-spoke wheels. The cabin is mostly black and sports some metal and wood trim. The seller says it has power steering and power brakes, as well as air conditioning.

This iteration of the Ford Galaxie ran from 1964 to 1968, and the Blue Oval offered it with straight-six and V8 firepower. Luckily, this one has an eight-cylinder engine under the hood, and it's a 390ci unit. The 6.4-liter engine has an Edelbrock carburetor and intake, and works in concert with an automatic transmission. It has factory front disc brakes, and the overall appearance and low mileage tell us that it's been either obsessively restored or maintained over the years.

Sure, you could snag a 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 XL for less than the example pictured. At the same time, you could also find more expensive ones looking for a new home on the used car market. This one falls somewhere in the middle, and if you ask us, it’s a compelling proposition at the aforementioned asking price. Would we pay close to $26k for it? Probably, if we wanted one, but maybe not until we saw it in person.

So, if you had a budget of around $26,000 and wanted to buy a classic Ford car, would this '68 Galaxie 500 XL be at the top of your list or would you rather go with something else?