Vehicle Description
You're looking at one of the coolest sleeper racers around. This
1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL was touched by Ford's racing gods back in
the day... yes, Holman-Moody. So it was the bright red coupe that
looked like a luxury machine, right down to the vinyl roof. But
inside was a big block 427 with four-on-the-floor ready to eat
anything on the streets. And today this fast Ford still has that
attitude right down to the rebuilt 480 hp original V8 motor.
Today, we are lucky if NASCAR racecars mildly resemble our street
machines, but in 1964 Ford truly let the stock car series dictate
the styling of their Galaxie coupe. The sloping rear roof (special
to '64) might have made the car more attractive, but its true
purpose was better aerodynamics on the track. In fact, this coupe
saw some competition in its day (more on that in a moment.) But
it's cool to be able to tell the story of why Ford made this
one-year style, and then own one of the few examples that got to be
used it to the fullest. Plus, while the original Rangoon Red paint
had at least one respray earlier in this coupe's life, the black
vinyl top is believed to be original. This is quite significant,
because this is the only time the head of the R-Code Galaxie
Registry has ever seen one. Plus, owning a Galaxie 500 XL was about
showing off Ford's top-of-the line, and that's seen in great
brightwork on places like the artful strip that ran the full length
of the car, surrounding the jet-inspired taillights, and on the
front grille with horizontal waves of chrome. It just makes us
think a coupe like this was built to be a true sleeper that could
pull up next to others at the stoplights playing incognito. All
they would see would be a luxury presentation right before this
powerful Galaxie showed them its taillights. It's a true Saturday
night hero.
The interior matches the vinyl roof with a very original
presentation of the black bucket seats. The light piping provides a
nice contrast that is also carried on the door panels and desirable
center console. This coupe still retains it's competition-style
attitude, so you see a great mix of original components mixed with
the right upgrades. You'll slip behind the original premium chrome
ring wheel, and beyond that is the wide gauge cluster that spans
half the dash. But then you notice in the center of your sightline
is a SunPro tach, which will be very handy with the stick shift.
Plus, the newer set of auxiliary gauges are exactly what you need
to keep an eye on the beast under the hood.
The engine bay is filled with blue oval big block power. The R-code
427 cubic-inch V8 is believed to be original, which makes it part
of an ultra rare upper-echelon of Galaxies (it even came originally
with a transistor ignition, which was only applied to a handful of
cars.) This would already make it a desirable classic, but those
plates on the front bracket are what makes it true royalty. The
coupe was sent to Holman-Moody, who built all the best Ford racers
back in the day. And today we know this Galaxie can still tear up
the asphalt thanks to a full rebuild (including correct dual Holley
carbs) at KT Engineering in March of 2016. Don't believe it, then
just take a look at the dyno sheet that proves 480 horsepower at
the rear wheels. There's a ferocious bark out of the X-pipe dual
exhaust, and you get complete control over the rumble and the fury
of this total package thanks to the date-correct toploader
four-speed manual transmission. This car's competition package is
original right down to the NASCAR-spec Detroit Locker rear end. And
have you noticed the upgrade to the American Racing wheels that
allow you to mount grippy modern rubber? Those who thrive on
originality will be happy to know the R-Code specific wheel covers
come with the sale.
Complete with owner's manual, dyno sheet, and build receipts,
you're looking at an already rare classic that was touched by the
masters at Holman-Moody. That makes this cool Ford a rare and royal
beast. Are you the one to tame this legend on wheels? Call
now!!
