Models named Galaxie headed Ford’s U.S. range for many years before Australia adopted the designation. For 1963 our Galaxies mostly pillarless Hardtops, were imported as right-hand drive. The more bulbous shape introduced for 1964 came as a sedan and station wagon and was reputedly the widest car sold in the North American market.
From 1965, when Ford’s Homebush (NSW) plant began assembly, Galaxies became a common sight on Australian roads. Governments at all levels were big customers, with many of the cars sold and surviving being black.
The default engine was Ford’s 4.7-litre ‘289’ V8
