Ford Galaxie 500XL 1964
General description :
Factory €œR€ Code XL Galaxie
Factory 427/425hp Dual Quad
Factory Rangoon Red Exterior
Matching Red Vinyl Bucket Interior
4 Speed Manual Transmission
LMC is proud to offer for sale this 1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL R-Code for sale.
When it came to "Total Performance", no one could hold a candle to Ford in 1964. That year everything seemed to come together with superb styling for the passenger cars and some of the hottest engines the American auto industry has ever seen. Introduced for mid-year 1963 was the ultimate FE big-block engine, the 427ci V8. Available in two levels, 410bhp with a single four-barrel, or 425bhp, "R" code version with dual four-barrels. Known among fans as the these power-houses would propel full-size Fords into the front of pack be it on the street, strip or track. If someone had a hunger, a need for speed, Ford had a full menu ready to be served up.
Built at Ford's Atlanta, Georgia assembly plant towards the end of November 1963, it was factory finished in gleaming Rangoon Red on the exterior and Red vinyl bucket interior. It was originally delivered new to the Altanta ordering district as denoted on its trim tag with a DSO of “21”. Best of all the original owner had stepped up for the pricey top of the line $461.60 “R” code 427ci dual quad engine option, which also required an addition $188 for the 4-speed manual transmission. All that grunt is channeled through a bulletproof 9-inch rear axle. As if that wasn’t rare and interesting enough, this car also has the 500XL package, making it surprisingly comfortable even as that barely-detuned race engine churns away just on the other side of the firewall. Not many would expect a car this big from this period to be so fast, but it is. This vehicle has been well kept over its lifetime and remains largely original with one exterior repaint in the correct Rangoon Red colour.
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1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Halton Hills by Legendary Motorcar for Not priced.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Ford Model : Galaxie Model Version : 500XL Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1964 Location : Halton Hills
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About Ford
Ford, founded in 1902, has arguably changed the history of automotive world more than any other car manufacturer by introducing the first people's car Model T in 1908. They had produced more than 15 million cars by the end of the production in 1927, by which T had become obsolete.Ford launched the first low priced V8 engine powered car in 1932. 1932 V8 was an instant hit with superior handling and performance to many far more expansive cars of the day. No wonder 32 V8 Ford has become such a favourite among hot rodders around the world with 32 Deuce coupe as their icon.
During the war Ford completely shut down civilian vehicle production to dedicate all its resources to the Allied war efforts (1942-45) They used to build B-24 bombers, aircraft engines, jeeps, M-4 tanks, military trucks and Bren-gun carriers and more than 30,000 super-charged Rolls Royce Merlin V-12 engines for Mosquito and Lancaster bombers as well as P-51 Mustang fighters. After the war Ford cars in the USA got bigger and flashier along with their competitors. In the 60's Ford was back in the forefront again when introducing their commercial hit Mustang in 1964. Mustang was so popular the competition had to follow Ford's example and the ponycar phenomenon took over the US. Over the years the ponies grew some muscles until the oil crisis kill finally killed them off.
In the sixties Ford rushed into international motor sports scene with a fury. After unsuccessful Ferrari takeover, when Enzo Ferrari had cut the deal off with Henry Ford II making the latter absolutely boil with fury, Ford turned to Lola in UK to produce a Ferrari beating long distance racer after. The collaboration between Ford and Lola created the mighty Ford GT40 that absolutely beat Ferrari in Le Mans 24 numerous times.
In Europe, Ford introduced some of the most epic race and rally cars of the 60's based on humble family sedans; Cortina GT, Lotus Cortina, Escort Twin Cam, and Escort 1600RS with the iconic Cosworth BDA engines.
Today classic Fords are extremely popular with enthusiasts and a great selection of classic Fords can be found for sale at www.ClassicDigest.com