1973 Ford Galaxie 500 review from North America
"The greatest sleeper ever made"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I got it I had to put on new front brake pads and rotors.
I tuned up the engine- plugs, wires, cap, rotor, points, condenser, oil change, air filter, etc.
I had to put a new gas tank in at around 175,000.
I blew up the rear-end about 3 months ago, I pulled the junk 8.8 out and got a 9 inch out of a Lincoln Continental and put 4.11 gears and a posi in it. I am waiting for the driveshaft to come back from the shop.
I am putting a built 460 in it and a built c-6 tranny in it. can't wait!
That's about it, it's been a great car.
General comments?
The bench seats are the best I have ever sat in, you just sink down in them.
The handling is a little sluggish, but that is typical for boats like this.
The car weighs 5500 lbs. I get 11 mpg.
I have not put the new, bigger motor in it yet.
That's it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1973 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 400 big block Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 150000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 185000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford F350 |
| Date of Entry | 23rd February, 2003 |