{"product_id":"hv1965-0071","title":"1965 Ford Galaxie 500\/XL convertible — studio rear-quarter view — HV 1965-0071","description":"\u003cp\u003eA bronze-colored 1965 Ford Galaxie 500\/XL convertible with its top lowered is shown from the rear quarter against a white studio background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection data-fi-galaxie-enrichment=\"1965\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003e1965 Galaxie factory specifications and equipment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese original Ford specifications describe the U.S. production Galaxie model range for 1965. They do not establish the engine, transmission or optional equipment fitted to the photographed car. Galaxie 500, XL and LTD entries describe distinct trim ranges. Prototype, competition, Canadian and export vehicles remain separate. Horsepower values are period advertised ratings, not modern net ratings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eGalaxie 500 four-door sedan\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eThe Galaxie 500 range included a four-door sedan.\u003cspan class=\"fi-ref\"\u003eSources (PDF positions): \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1965-Ford-75a692ea.pdf?v=1793356170#page=9\"\u003eG: 9 (14)\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1965-Ford-Facts-Book-d4fbe1b9.pdf?v=1793355898#page=2\"\u003eS: 2–3\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1965-FMC-Family-of-Cars-fb5f54d1.pdf?v=1793355900#page=15\"\u003eE: 15\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eGalaxie 500 two-door hardtop\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eThe Galaxie 500 range included a two-door hardtop.\u003cspan class=\"fi-ref\"\u003eSources (PDF positions): \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1965-Ford-75a692ea.pdf?v=1793356170#page=7\"\u003eG: 7–8 (12–13)\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1965-Ford-Facts-Book-d4fbe1b9.pdf?v=1793355898#page=2\"\u003eS: 2–3\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1965-FMC-Family-of-Cars-fb5f54d1.pdf?v=1793355900#page=15\"\u003eE: 15\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eGalaxie 500 four-door hardtop\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eThe Galaxie 500 range included a four-door hardtop.\u003cspan class=\"fi-ref\"\u003eSources (PDF positions): \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1965-Ford-75a692ea.pdf?v=1793356170#page=7\"\u003eG: 7 (12)\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1965-Ford-Facts-Book-d4fbe1b9.pdf?v=1793355898#page=2\"\u003eS: 2–3\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1965-FMC-Family-of-Cars-fb5f54d1.pdf?v=1793355900#page=15\"\u003eE: 15\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eGalaxie 500 convertible\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eThe Galaxie 500 range included a convertible.\u003cspan class=\"fi-ref\"\u003eSources (PDF positions): \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1965-Ford-75a692ea.pdf?v=1793356170#page=10\"\u003eG: 10 (15)\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1965-Ford-Facts-Book-d4fbe1b9.pdf?v=1793355898#page=2\"\u003eS: 2–3\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1965-FMC-Family-of-Cars-fb5f54d1.pdf?v=1793355900#page=15\"\u003eE: 15\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eGalaxie 500\/XL two-door hardtop\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eThe Galaxie 500\/XL range included a two-door hardtop.\u003cspan class=\"fi-ref\"\u003eSources (PDF positions): \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1965-Ford-75a692ea.pdf?v=1793356170#page=5\"\u003eG: 5 (8–9)\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1965-Ford-Facts-Book-d4fbe1b9.pdf?v=1793355898#page=2\"\u003eS: 2–3\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1965-FMC-Family-of-Cars-fb5f54d1.pdf?v=1793355900#page=15\"\u003eE: 15\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eGalaxie 500\/XL convertible\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eThe Galaxie 500\/XL range included a convertible.\u003cspan class=\"fi-ref\"\u003eSources (PDF positions): \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1965-Ford-75a692ea.pdf?v=1793356170#page=5\"\u003eG: 5 (8–9)\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1965-Ford-Facts-Book-d4fbe1b9.pdf?v=1793355898#page=2\"\u003eS: 2–3\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1965-FMC-Family-of-Cars-fb5f54d1.pdf?v=1793355900#page=15\"\u003eE: 15\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eGalaxie 500 LTD hardtops\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eThe Galaxie 500 LTD range included two-door and four-door hardtops.\u003cspan class=\"fi-ref\"\u003eSources (PDF positions): \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1965-Ford-75a692ea.pdf?v=1793356170#page=3\"\u003eG: 3–4 (4–7)\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1965-Ford-Facts-Book-d4fbe1b9.pdf?v=1793355898#page=2\"\u003eS: 2–3\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1965-FMC-Family-of-Cars-fb5f54d1.pdf?v=1793355900#page=15\"\u003eE: 15\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eGalaxie 500 standard Six\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eThe 240-cu.-in. Big Six, advertised at 150 hp, was standard on Galaxie 500 models; the XL and LTD standard engine differed.\u003cspan class=\"fi-ref\"\u003eSources (PDF positions): \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1965-Ford-75a692ea.pdf?v=1793356170#page=17\"\u003eG: 17 (back-cover engines)\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1965-Ford-Facts-Book-d4fbe1b9.pdf?v=1793355898#page=11\"\u003eS: 11\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1965-FMC-Family-of-Cars-fb5f54d1.pdf?v=1793355900#page=15\"\u003eE: 15\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eXL and LTD standard V-8\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eThe 289-cu.-in. Challenger V-8, advertised at 200 hp, was standard on Galaxie 500\/XL and LTD. It was optional in the other Galaxie 500 models.\u003cspan class=\"fi-ref\"\u003eSources (PDF positions): \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1965-Ford-75a692ea.pdf?v=1793356170#page=17\"\u003eG: 17 (back-cover engines)\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1965-Ford-Facts-Book-d4fbe1b9.pdf?v=1793355898#page=11\"\u003eS: 11\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1965-FMC-Family-of-Cars-fb5f54d1.pdf?v=1793355900#page=15\"\u003eE: 15\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e352 V-8 option\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA 352-cu.-in. Thunderbird V-8, advertised at 250 hp, was optional.\u003cspan class=\"fi-ref\"\u003eSources (PDF positions): \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1965-Ford-75a692ea.pdf?v=1793356170#page=17\"\u003eG: 17 (back-cover engines)\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1965-Ford-Facts-Book-d4fbe1b9.pdf?v=1793355898#page=11\"\u003eS: 11\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1965-FMC-Family-of-Cars-fb5f54d1.pdf?v=1793355900#page=15\"\u003eE: 15\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e390 V-8 option\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA 390-cu.-in. Thunderbird Special V-8, advertised at 300 hp, was optional.\u003cspan class=\"fi-ref\"\u003eSources (PDF positions): \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1965-Ford-75a692ea.pdf?v=1793356170#page=17\"\u003eG: 17 (back-cover engines)\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1965-Ford-Facts-Book-d4fbe1b9.pdf?v=1793355898#page=11\"\u003eS: 11\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1965-FMC-Family-of-Cars-fb5f54d1.pdf?v=1793355900#page=15\"\u003eE: 15\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e427 high-performance option\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA 427-cu.-in. Thunderbird High Performance V-8, advertised at 425 hp, was listed as an option. Its availability is not evidence of the engine in any archive photograph.\u003cspan class=\"fi-ref\"\u003eSources (PDF positions): \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1965-Ford-75a692ea.pdf?v=1793356170#page=17\"\u003eG: 17 (back-cover engines)\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1965-Ford-Facts-Book-d4fbe1b9.pdf?v=1793355898#page=11\"\u003eS: 11\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1965-FMC-Family-of-Cars-fb5f54d1.pdf?v=1793355900#page=15\"\u003eE: 15\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePublication differences and research limits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe retail catalog is marked 8-64; the employee publication describes an early look at the range. These establish published offerings, not continuous availability throughout the model year. Dealer Facts PDF 11 has internal compression-ratio differences between its main and comparison tables (390 and 427), while dimensions differ from the retail back cover. Compression ratios and dimensions are therefore withheld here. The employee summary and retail catalog describe standard transmissions at different levels of detail; the exact XL\/LTD and high-performance transmission matrix awaits further dated corroboration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction totals, VIN and paint codes, prices, exact changeover dates and additional numerical specifications remain pending three-family verification. Source qualifications and model restrictions must be retained when using these documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSource key and original publications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eG — The Total Performance 1965 Fords — U.S. full-size retail catalog, 17 PDF positions. LTD PDF 3–4 (printed 4–7); XL PDF 5 (8–9); Galaxie 500 hardtops PDF 7–8 (12–13); sedan\/convertible PDF 9–10 (14–15); unnumbered back-cover specifications PDF 17, Litho in U.S.A. 8-64. Complete free PDF . \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1965-Ford-75a692ea.pdf?v=1793356170\"\u003eComplete original PDF\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eS — Ford Salesman’s ’65 Total Performance Facts — U.S. dealer quick reference, 20 PDF positions. Cover PDF 1; series\/model matrix PDF 2–3; Fairlane features\/specifications PDF 8–9 (printed 8–9); full-size Ford specifications PDF 11 (printed 11). No exact issue date established from the inspected pages. Complete free PDF . \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1965-Ford-Facts-Book-d4fbe1b9.pdf?v=1793355898\"\u003eComplete original PDF\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE — The Car in Your Dream House Driveway — original Ford employee publication, archived as 1965 FMC Family of Cars; 16 PDF positions. Publisher identified at PDF 2 as Employee Information Department, Personnel and Organization Staff. Model-year 1965 summary at PDF 15, unnumbered. A separately authored corporate employee publication, not a second edition of the retail catalog. Exact issue date not established. Complete free PDF . \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1965-FMC-Family-of-Cars-fb5f54d1.pdf?v=1793355900\"\u003eComplete original PDF\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/1965-ford-galaxie-factory-reference\"\u003e1965 Ford Galaxie factory reference\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1965-Ford-75a692ea.pdf?v=1793356170\"\u003eRead the complete 1965 Ford full-size brochure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-fordimages-print-context=\"2026-10-29\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMade-to-order art prints\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis image is available as a physical art print. Print options include stretched canvas, framed art prints, ChromaLuxe premium alloy prints, giclée art paper prints, matted prints, acrylic prints. Choose a format and size to see the current price. Each physical print is custom made to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImage Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1965\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ford\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFordImages SKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e HV 1965-0071\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFord Heritage Vault Reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e AR-2008-8.1.4.5386\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eReselling, advertising, editorial, promotion, marketing, commercial display and all other commercial uses require prior approval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fi-image-credit\"\u003e© The Ford Motor Company rights managed by Fordimages.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FORD IMAGES","offers":[{"title":"Stretched Canvas (61 x 91cm) 24\" x 36\"","offer_id":67659855659193,"sku":"HV 1965-0071 -","price":159.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stretched Canvas (81 x 122cm) 32\" x 48\"","offer_id":67659855691961,"sku":"HV 1965-0071 -","price":229.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stretched Canvas (102 x 152cm) 40\" x 60\"","offer_id":67659855724729,"sku":"HV 1965-0071 -","price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Art Print - Black (46 x 61cm) 18\"x 24\"","offer_id":67659855757497,"sku":"HV 1965-0071 -","price":179.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Art Print - Black (61 x 91cm) 24\"x 36\"","offer_id":67659855790265,"sku":"HV 1965-0071 -","price":279.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Art Print - Black (102 x 152cm) 40\"x 60\"","offer_id":67659855823033,"sku":"HV 1965-0071 -","price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ChromaLuxe Premium Alloy Print (61 x 91cm) 24\"x 36\"","offer_id":67659855855801,"sku":"HV 1965-0071 -","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ChromaLuxe Premium Alloy Print (81 x 122cm) 32\" x 48\"","offer_id":67659855888569,"sku":"HV 1965-0071 -","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Giclee Art Paper (46 x 61cm) 18\" x 24\"","offer_id":67659855921337,"sku":"HV 1965-0071 -","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Giclee Art Paper (61 x 91cm) 24\" x 36\"","offer_id":67659855954105,"sku":"HV 1965-0071 -","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Giclee Art Paper (84 x 119cm) 33\" x 47\"","offer_id":67659855986873,"sku":"HV 1965-0071 -","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Giclee Art Paper (102 x 152cm) 40\" x 60\"","offer_id":67659856019641,"sku":"HV 1965-0071 -","price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Matted Print 16\"x20\"","offer_id":67659856052409,"sku":"HV 1965-0071 -","price":41.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Acrylic Print 24\" x 32\"","offer_id":67659856085177,"sku":"HV 1965-0071 -","price":379.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Acrylic Print 30\" x 40\"","offer_id":67659856117945,"sku":"HV 1965-0071 -","price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/1965-ford-galaxie-500-xl-convertible-studio-rear-quarter-view-hv-1965-0071.jpg?v=1793390485","url":"https:\/\/fordimages.com\/products\/hv1965-0071","provider":"Fordimages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}