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Ford GALAXIE

781 registered in New Zealand · 1958–1973 · 90% from United States

The Ford GALAXIE is a recognisable name on New Zealand roads, with 781 registered across model years 1958 to 1973. Most are petrol-powered saloons with a 6.4L engine.

Below you'll find a complete breakdown of fuel types, body styles, drivetrain options, regional distribution, and estimated running costs. Select a specific model year to see detailed specs, buyer insights, and variant-level data for that generation of the GALAXIE.

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781 On NZ Roads
6.4L Engine

Fuel Types

Ford GALAXIE fuel type breakdown: PETROL 100%.

PETROL 100%

Fleet Age Profile

How many Ford GALAXIE vehicles from each manufacture year are still registered in NZ. Taller bars mean more of that year on the road — better parts availability and more mechanics who know it.

Ford GALAXIE fleet age profile: 1966: 59, 1967: 71, 1968: 24, 1969: 14, 1972: 11.

Drivetrain

Engine Size

Ford GALAXIE engine sizes: 6.4L 12%, 5.8L 7%, 6.4L 5%, 4.7L 2%, 6.3L 2%.

Imported From

Ford GALAXIE imported from: United States 90%, Not Known 7%, Canada 1%, Australia 1%, New Zealand 1%.

When They Arrived in NZ

When Ford GALAXIE vehicles were first registered in New Zealand — showing import waves and buying trends.

Ford GALAXIE NZ arrival timeline: 2022: 37, 2023: 17, 2024: 22, 2025: 17, 2026: 3.

Colours

BLUE 151 (19%)
WHITE 147 (19%)
RED 142 (18%)
BLACK 112 (14%)
GREEN 71 (9%)
CREAM 46 (6%)
BROWN 34 (4%)
YELLOW 24 (3%)

Colours shown are approximate representations of NZTA basic colour categories, not exact manufacturer paint codes.

Where They Are in NZ

Ford GALAXIE regional distribution: AUCKLAND: 170, INVERCARGILL: 51, CHRISTCHURCH: 46, WHANGAREI: 31, TAURANGA: 24.

Body Types

SALOON 73%
CONVERTIBLE 14%
SPORTS CAR 9%
STATION WAGON 3%

Similar Cars

1 Holden logo
Holden Commodore 49,259
1978–2022 11.1 L/100km
2 Ford logo
Ford Falcon 33,206
1960–2020 11.5 L/100km
3 Toyota logo
Toyota Camry 30,957
1980–2026 7.3 L/100km
4 Toyota logo
Toyota Corolla 24,532
1956–2023 5.8 L/100km
5 Honda logo
Honda Accord 20,130
1978–2020 7.9 L/100km

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Ford GALAXIE are there in New Zealand?

There are 781 Ford GALAXIE vehicles registered in New Zealand as of March 2026, making up 0% of the total passenger fleet. Model years range from 1958 to 1973.

What body type is the Ford GALAXIE?

The Ford GALAXIE is primarily classified as a saloon in the NZTA fleet register. It is also available in other body configurations: convertible, sports car, station wagon. The most common fuel type is petrol.

Are Ford GALAXIE cars imported or NZ-new?

90% of Ford GALAXIE vehicles in New Zealand originated from United States. The majority arrived as used imports, which is typical for this model. Check the import status and origin country for the specific year you're considering on the individual year pages.

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