Vehicle Description
1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL
As Ford moved from 1958 to 1959 the Fairlane 500 was offered as the
top trim level of Ford but during the 1959 model year the Galaxie
was produced as an additional trim level which topped the Fairlanes
previous position. In 1962 the Galaxie name started to be given to
all of Ford's full size models and the new trim levels of 500 and
500XL indicated the higher trim levels with 500XL at the top of the
charts. These cars were produced to compete with Chevrolets Impala
and production continued all the way through 74. The 1964 Ford
Galaxie you see hear is a 500XL so it is the top of the line Ford
you could have bought at that time. The coolest feature about this
car is that it is a true survivor. That means that for over 50
years now the car has retained all of its originality down to even
the paint! That is a pretty uncommon feat for these old cars. Think
about it, that means the car has never been wrecked, damaged and
lived its entire life without being restored, repainted or altered
at all. Just because it is a survivor doesn't mean it is in bad
condition either. The Red paint has been well maintained and
besides a few chips still has a nice slick finish. The car also
features all of its original trim including some extras you won't
see on every Galaxie. This car was actually factory ordered with
the optional hood trim, fender ornaments, fender skirts and the
dual flood lights. All of the glass on the car is in good shape
with no signs of damage as are the original wheels and hubcaps.
Another cool point on this car is the odometer reading of 13,644.
While we do not have documentation of that being the original
mileage it certainly would not surprise us if it is. If it has
rolled over then every owner throughout its life must have taken
excellent care of it to keep it in this original state and looking
this good.
Check out the VIN and data decode info to see just how original
this classic is....
VIN - 4A68Z103000
4 - 1964 (year)
A - Atlanta (production)
68 - Galaxie 500XL 2 door Fastback (body style)
Z - 8 cylinder 390 cubic inch with 4 barrel (motor)
103000 - Sequential number indicating the car was 2,999 off the
factory line
Data Code Plate
Body 63C - 2 Door Fastback
Color J - Rangoon Red
Trim 86 - Black crushed vinyl bucket seat interior
District code 21 - Atlanta
Trans 4 - Cruise o matic transmission
Axle 1 - 3.00:1
As you would expect under the hood is a 390 V8 motor that starts up
and runs well. It hasn't been modified and has been kept stock.
Backing it up is the 3 speed cruise o matic factory transmission.
The only real modifications to the car, which aren't modifications
but repairs are the brakes and the exhaust. It is a factory power
brake car but they have been rebuilt to original specs and the
exhaust looks like it has been replaced by a previous owner. If the
exhaust hasn't been replaced previously then it looks like brand
new. The factory power steering works on the car as does the
factory AC but the AC could use a charge to blow really cold.
The interior of the car is just amazing considering it is all
original. The upholstery work doesn't have any tears and very
little sign of use. The bucket seats and factory center console
look great. The only issue is one area of the carpet by the drivers
door where it has been torn slightly in the past. It is truly
amazing to look into a car like this and sit on a seat that you
know was covered and installed that many years ago. The dash is the
same way. Everything is original and even the clock works! The
factory AM radio is there and everything else you would expect if
you bought the car from a dealer back in 64.
This is a really cool car with a great look and a history you don't
come across every day. It is truly a collectors item and has been
maintained as such.
Add this sweet survivor to your collection for $35,000.00!
NOW REDUCED DOWN TO $28,500.00!
