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1965 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 13, 2025.

$9,900Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $8,900, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1965
Make and model
Ford Galaxie
Generation
Galaxie 1965 to 1974
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
5J65C186227
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

Below the middle half of 60 comparable sales, 12% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$10,000 to $30,000
Median$17,250
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
427 Side Oiler-Powered 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 Fastback Track CarBring a Trailer, April 6, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 6, 2026$30,000
1965 Ford Galaxie 500 ConvertibleMecum, Sept. 25, 2026MecumSept. 25, 2026$32,000
1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible 7-Litre 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 23, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 23, 2026$63,000
1965 Ford Galaxie 500 FastbackBring a Trailer, June 23, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 23, 2026$8,250
1965 Ford Galaxie 500 Fastback 352Bring a Trailer, April 22, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 22, 2026$11,000
1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Fastback 428 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, March 22, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 22, 2026$41,000
1965 Ford Galaxie 500 ConvertibleMecum, March 17, 2026MecumMarch 17, 2026$20,000
429-Powered 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 2-Door Fastback 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 10, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 10, 2025$38,500