1965 Ford Galaxie 500 LTD

This motor car is being sold as part of an overseas collection. It has been imported under the Bonhams temporary admission customs bond and is therefore subject to the lower rate 5% import tax if the car is to remain in the UK & purchased by a private individual. The 5% is calculated on the final selling price. Cars less than 30 years old will pay 10% duty + VAT as well as VAT (a company buying the car will always have to pay VAT on the hammer price, as well as duty + VAT).

The winning bidder will receive a receipt for the final hammer value, and proof that HMRC fees are paid. If the car is subsequently exported abroad within 30 days then these fees are refundable.

Lastly, there will be a nominal administration fee of £350 for processing the NOVA application, and payable direct to the shipping company. A completed and processed NOVA will provide you formal proof that all duties & taxes are paid in UK and thus allow you to register the vehicle with the DVLA

In common with the majority of cars in this collection, this vehicle has been on static display for a number of years and there is no history available beyond that displayed in our photography section.

The car will require recommissioning prior to full road use and is sold ‘as seen’. We cannot vouch for its mechanical viability or functionality.

It is available for view and inspection at our HQ near Abingdon and we will be delighted to show the car to you and/or your appointed engineer.

In common with most cars from the vendor’s collection it comes to us with no history or service records.

Its chassis number is: 5P60X192034.

The mileage of this LHD auto 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 LTD is 53,180.

The bodywork is largely devoid of any dinks, folds or creases of note, save for a dent above the o/s/r wheel arch.

The panel gaps and shut-lines are reasonably consistent and even.

The white paintwork is generally pretty good although there are a few flat spots and some discoloured paint here and there, particularly on the bonnet and front wings.

Some rust is visible in the seam below the boot and there are one or two spots of rust at the base of the o/s headlamps.

There are a few scuffs and scrapes on n/s/f wing just behind the wheel arch.

There is residue and a corroded fixing from a missing section of the ‘Galaxie’ badging on the o/s/f wing, and some scuffing on the swage line on the same side.

The n/s/r tyre has disintegrated.

There are some stone chips at the base of the spat on the o/s/r wheel arch.

The chrome work seems to be pretty fair all round, as do the wheels.

There are one or two spots of rust in the sills and a patch of it next to the o/s boot lid hinge.

The predominantly green interior is every bit a match for the exterior in terms of quality and condition, with most of it impressively defying its age.

The green fabric upholstery is in fine fettle, both front and back, and all seats are comfortable, supportive and free of any meaningful signs of wear or damage.

The carpets, mats and headlining look to be in good order, as does the dashboard.

The arm-rest sections of the door cars have deteriorated somewhat and are coming apart.

We can’t make any claims about the functionality of switches, knobs, levers, toggles, buttons, dials or other electrics as we haven’t started or driven the vehicle.

The boot, while decidedly grubby, looks broadly OK and contains a spare wheel and some tools.

The undersides appear to have a plenty of structural integrity.

You’ll want to see it for yourself before reaching your own conclusion.

The engine (352 cu in/5.7-litre V8) and engine bay are clean, tidy and everything looks to be in its right and proper place.

The car doesn’t come with a service history or any record of work done.

Currently, it has neither an MoT certificate nor a V5.

It must be registered in the country of your choice and you will need to contact the appropriate vehicle licensing agency for instructions on how to do this.

Any paperwork shown in the gallery in no way constitutes any kind of licensing or registration certification.

We haven’t tried to start or drive the car so our understanding of it is somewhat limited.

That said, provided the car’s engine and mechanicals are in proper working order and amenable to recommissioning, we think this 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 LTD has the quality, condition and low mileage to make it a very rewarding example of classic automotive Americana.

We’re confident to offer this car for auction with an estimate of £6,000 - £10,000, plus Bonhams bond payment and £350 NOVA fee.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located with us at The Market HQ near Abingdon; we are open weekdays 9am-5pm, to arrange an appointment please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.