Ford Galaxie 500 XL 390 V8 1964
General description :
This 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL is a premium classic coupe wrapped around a slick burgundy appearance. And with the awesome interior and muscular V8, it's an impressive total package that's ready to hit the streets right now.
The factory-correct Vintage Burgundy is the ideal color for a premium and powerful classic like this. It seems to give you some of the boldness of red but in a deeper and more sophisticated tone. Its impressiveness is also aided by a quality respray so that it has a terrific gloss and shine every time the sunlight hits the bold color. We love a good pillarless hardtop body, because it helps reinforce the top-of-the-line 500 XL trim. And while the lines of it were developed to give these a better profile for NASCAR aerodynamics, all the trim was still inspired by the jet age. This includes the chrome fins on the front fender and the afterburner taillights on the very tidy rear end. And we especially love the sweeping side trim. It's bright and quality package that helps show off the straightness of the sheetmetal. And the outstanding shine continues on the bumpers, full trim, and 17-inch polished wheels.
Inside, the worlds of performance and premium are merged together expertly. They made a solid investment in restoring the factory-correct white package to make sure it looks fresh and vibrant. The range-topping XL line meant front bucket seats and a stylish center console in-between. As Ford's full-sized offering, there's plenty of room to carry family and friends along for the ride, but even when it's just you, this Galaxie coupe excites. The driver gets the original premium chrome ring wheel. Beyond that is the wide gauge cluster that spans nearly half the dash. It includes a massively long speedometer flanked by two barrel-style gauge clusters. Plus, there's a cleanly installed auxiliary readout trio and a driver-facing tach. It's these kinds of upgrades that really reinforce the feeling of a driver's classic.
Under the hood is a very tidy look to a large and shining V8. This is a 1964-correct FE block dressed to be correct for this Z-code Galaxie. Yes, you read that right, this is a Z-code car. And so it lives up to that powerful reputation today with upgrades like a Holley four-barrel carburetor and Edelbrock intake. And the H-pipe dual exhaust with Flowmaster mufflers gives this a nice V8 tune. There's also the cruise-o-matic three-speed automatic transmission, power steering, rear air shocks, wide Tiger Paw tires, and upgraded power brakes with front discs. It's all part of a package to give you a powerful coupe that still has an executive-class feel.
We really love everything about this Galaxie 500 XL, even the fact that it was built locally at Ford's Atlanta plant. It's premium, powerful, and sleek. So if you really want a head-turning hardtop, call today!
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1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL 390 V8 is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Lithia Springs by Streetside Classics for Not priced.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Ford Model : Galaxie Model Version : 500 XL 390 V8 Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1964 Location : Atlanta
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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