Beefy 429 V8: 1969 Ford Galaxie 500XL Project (opens in new tab)

Ford introduced the “XL” to the Galaxie 500 lineup in 1962. It was their answer to the Chevrolet Impala Super Sport and the Plymouth Sport Fury. Produced through the end of the decade, the 500XL was a sporty version of their full-size automobile, and the “XL” supposedly stood for “Extra Lively”. The seller’s 1969 edition...