The 1965 Fords
The 1965 Fords were called the "most changed, newest Ford since 1949" and it was certainly true. The Ford had been re-engineered from the ground up and totally restyled.
Its quiet ride, comfortable interiors, and luxurious appointments were marketed heavily.
The biggest news was the addition of a totally new series called the Galaxie 500/LTD. A 2-door and 4-door hardtop were offered. Like the Galaxie 500/XL models, the 289 Challenger V-8 and Cruise-O-Matic transmission were standard equipment.
Both the Galaxie 500 and Galaxie 500/LTD 4-door hardtops came with Silent-Flo Ventilation which had been introduced on Thunderbird the year before.
There were 2-door and 4-door sedans in both the Custom and Custom 500 series. In addition to the 4-door hardtop the Galaxie 500 offered a convertible, a 2-door hardtop, and a 4-door sedan. The Galaxie 500/XL series included a 2-door hardtop and a convertible.
If you were looking for a station wagon, Ford offered five in 1965: the Ranch Wagon, the Country Sedan, the Country Sedan with Dual Facing Rear Seats, the Country Squire, and the Country Squire with Dual Facing Rear Seats. Squires included Galaxie 500-level trim level, woodgrain paneling, and power tailgate window. The power tailgate window was also standard on the Dual Facing Rear Seat Country Sedan.
The 1965 Fords have some of the cleanest, crispest styling ever offered on anything to come out of Dearborn. They have a sparkling, fresh appearance that the public loved and bought in record numbers. "FORD" appears on the hood and trunk. The series name is on the front fender.
Be sure to check out the Custom Special page and the Red-White-And-Blue sale page, too.
