This is a mid-1960s Ford Galaxie 500 convertible (most likely a 1965 or 1966 model based on the styling).
Key visual identifiers from your photos
- Bright red body with matching red convertible top (shown down) and red interior.
- Full-length chrome side trim, chrome rocker moldings, and classic “GALAXIE 500” script badges on the rear quarters.
- Distinctive horizontal-bar grille with the “FORD” lettering across the front (very characteristic of the 1965–1966 generation).
- Quad headlights, chrome bumpers, and period-correct styled steel wheels with red-center caps.
- Clean, straight body and shiny paint — it appears well-maintained or restored.
Quick background on the Galaxie 500
The Galaxie was Ford’s full-size car line through the 1960s. The “500” trim was the popular mid-to-upper level, sitting above the base Galaxie but below the more luxurious LTD and sporty XL/7-Litre models.
- 1965–1966 generation: Completely restyled with a longer, lower look, stacked or horizontal grille treatments (depending on exact year), and available in hardtop, sedan, and convertible body styles. These years are among the most popular with collectors because of their clean design and strong V8 performance options.
- Convertibles were relatively low-production compared with hardtops, so they are especially desirable today.
- Engines typically ranged from a 240/289/390 cubic-inch V8 up to the big 427 or 428 options in higher-performance versions. Most Galaxie 500s came with a 352 or 390 V8 and either a 3-speed manual or Cruise-O-Matic automatic.
What you’re looking at
Your car shows the classic long-hood/short-deck proportions of the full-size Fords of that era, chrome accents, and the open-air convertible body style that made these cars summer favorites. The Canadian “Collector” plate and the setting (street scene with hills in the background) suggest it’s a nicely kept example that’s still being driven and enjoyed.