Vehicle Description
In the early and mid-1960s, if you wanted big block muscle, the
only place to get it was in a full-sized car. The ideal mixture of
luxury and performance, this 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 packs big block
power, a wicked predatory stance, as well as a gorgeous paint job
that makes it a great piece of luxury muscle.
As an impeccably cared-for, warm climate car, it's no surprise why
this Galaxie is in such good condition, and today it's the ideal
example of Ford's 'Gentleman's Express'. The sloping rear roof (aka
the Sportroof Fastback) was a recent addition to the Fairlane and
Galaxie lineup, and helped as much on the NASCAR big ovals as it
did in showrooms. That gorgeous paint color is called Prairie
Bronze, which looks perhaps even better on the big Galaxie than it
did on a Mustang, and with that off-setting Wimbeldon White roof
it's got a very 'grown up' look and feel. But don't get fooled by
all that ample sheetmetal and high-end styling, this 2nd generation
500 can still throw down with anyone that wants to get cute at a
red light. The high-end finish was done a few years ago and still
shows very well today, with a brilliant shine and deep luster that
really makes this car stand out. Imperfections are very minimal,
and the overall lack of wear and tear speaks to how gently treated
this Ford has been through the years, with the most impressive part
being how remarkably straight all that Blue Oval real estate really
is. You'll also appreciate the Galaxie 500 trim, from the imposing
horizontal grille, the jet-age ornamentation on top of the fenders,
and the bright 'spears' that run end-to-end on the car's profile.
The big bumpers were restored as well, and there's a very good
shine on all the stainless surrounding the glass and roof outlines.
Ford's jet-inspired taillights were still evolving in 1964, now
enclosed in a very neat and tidy rear end, and big, dual exhaust
pipes that jut out from underneath the rear bumper preview this
Galaxies performance roots. Finished off with a slick-painted
Wimbledon White Sportsroof, it has a high-class look with just the
right amount of muscle car edge.
The bench seat interior is extremely handsome, reupholstered using
correct black vinyl upholstery that looks very expensive, which was
entirely the point in 1964. The seats are in excellent condition
and thanks to correct materials, they'll probably look this awesome
for years to come. Ornately trimmed inserts feature pleated inserts
outlined with piping, and the stainless emblems in the seatbacks
match the bright accents in the beautifully designed matching door
panels. The wide gauge cluster spans half the dash in front of the
driver, and includes a massive horizontal speedometer with factory
auxiliary gauges at the flanks, all with light-colored white faces
that look awesome in the serious-looking black interior. All the
switches and knobs are laid-out in the bottom half of the dash
inside an accented metal bezel, offering further contrast against
the otherwise blacked-out dash. An upgraded AM/FM/Cassette stereo
lives in the original slot, although it's an older unit that will
need to be replaced if you want tunes in this Galaxie, and the dual
ring steering wheel is in incredible shape for an original piece,
right down to that awesome blue center cap. Plush black carpets
below were obviously replaced in the not-too-distant past, but the
headliner above is original, and the rear seat is in such great
shape I wouldn't be surprised to hear it's never been sat in. Out
back, the cavernous trunk look 100% stock, outfitted with an
original plaid mat and housing a full-size spare tire and jack
set.
Although born with a C-code 289 V8, this Galaxie 500 now packs a
390 cubic inch V8 (like you'd find in the Z-Code cars), that's
topped with a 4-barrel carburetor and stock-style intake manifold.
Mated to a Cruise-O-Matic 3-speed automatic transmission, the
engine pulls like a freight train up and down the throttle, and
despite the car's curb weight on paper it feels much lighter on the
street. The tidy engine bay shows signs of maintenance throughout,
and it's highlighted by that awesome Cadillac air cleaner that's
covered in supercool pinstripe work and matching Prairie Bronze
paint. Matching bronze FE series valve covers are at the flanks,
helping the motor really pop out from the black inner fenders.
Power brakes are also part of the equation and a more recent dual
exhaust system with glasspack-style mufflers gives the Galaxie an
appropriate muted rumble without being excessive, a fact you'll
appreciate with a rear end full of highway-friendly 3.00 gears. The
original A-Arm suspension up front and air shocks out back help set
the crouching stance and provide a smooth ride, with the rolling
stock looing slick as can be on a set of American Racing Torque
Thrust 'Old Style' wheels wrapped in 215/70/15 Cooper Cobra
white-letter radials.
This lovely hardtop is the most desirable of the Galaxies except
for perhaps the convertible, and you can't argue with its
performance credentials. With plenty of care throughout the years
and off-the-charts curb appeal, it's a car that you can still drive
regularly, or save it for warm summer days when you want to feel
like you're at the wheel of something special. Call today!
