What does XL stand for on Ford Galaxie 500?

What does XL stand for on Ford Galaxie 500?
The “XL” in Ford Galaxie 500 XL stands for “Extra Lively”. The Galaxie 500 XL was a higher trim level of the Ford Galaxie 500 series, offering additional features such as bucket seats, a console, and more plush interior options. It was positioned above the standard Galaxie/Galaxie 500 and below the Galaxie 500 7-Litre and Ford LTD models.
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What is the rarest Ford Galaxie 500?

1962 FORD GALAXIE 500. Lot #425 – The first year Galaxie 500, 1962, is the most rare and elusive of all Galaxies. Even more rare, this car is equipped with its original 390ci Z-code high-performance 4-barrel engine with original factory cast-iron headers and ultra-rare FoMoCo aluminum intake manifold.

What does Ford XL and XLT stand for?

XLT stands for Extra Luxurious Truck and the XLT designation goes back as far as 1970 when the top trim level for the Ford Ranger for the 1970s model was known as the XLT. By 1973, the Ford F-100 also had an XLT model, and the XLT model became the trim distinction to separate it from the basic XL model.

How much horsepower does a Ford Galaxie 500 XL have?

Powertrain specs

Engine type	Ford Big-Block FE 427
Power	431 ps (425 bhp / 317 kw) @ 6000 rpm
Torque	651 Nm (480 lb-ft) @ 3700 rpm
Power / liter	62 ps (61 hp)
Power / weight	233 ps (230 bhp) / t

What is the difference between a Galaxie 500 and a Galaxie 500 XL?

As mentioned, the XL was a special breed of Galaxie 500. On the outside, these cars got the special die-cast grille, vinyl top over the Sportsroof sheetmetal, several extra pieces of outside trim, plush bucket seats, and full length inside console with shifter.

How many Ford Galaxie 500 XL were made?

The four-door hardtop is the most rare 1963 500XL, with 12,596 built, followed by our feature convertible, which is one of 18,551. Production of the two-door hardtop (29,713) was topped by the fastback coupe, of which 33,870 were made.

What does the XL mean on Ford vehicles?

XLT stands for “extra lit truck”, implying you will have a really good time driving or riding in it, and it’s a generally fun experience. XL just stands for “extra lit”, and if you check your purchase contract closely, there is actually no guarantee of a truck at that trim level so best to be safe and go for an XLT.

How much horsepower does a 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL have?

195-hp
For 1964, the top Galaxie was the 500/XL, which included all trim found on lesser Galaxie models, plus bucket seats, a console, and a floor shifter. The 500/XL also came standard with a V-8–a 195-hp, 289-cu.in. “Challenger.” By contrast, the Impala SS was available with a standard 140-hp, 230-cu.in.

What year did the Ford XL come out?

The Falcon XL was introduced in August 1962, replacing the Falcon XK which had been in production since 1960. Visual changes from the XK included a new convex grille, bumper mounted park/turn lights, new taillights, and a revised, squared off roofline (on the sedans) which was promoted as the “Thunderbird roofline”.

What is the rarest Ford Galaxie?

Lot #425 – The first year Galaxie 500, 1962, is the most rare and elusive of all Galaxies. Even more rare, this car is equipped with its original 390ci Z-code high-performance 4-barrel engine with original factory cast-iron headers and ultra-rare FoMoCo aluminum intake manifold.

How many 1970 Ford Galaxie XL were made?

By the end of the model year, Ford built 33,599 XLs in 1970, of which 6,348 were convertibles.