Ford Galaxie XL 500 390 V8 1964
General description :
Mileage : 947
Interior Color : Black
Exterior Color : Burgandy
VIN : 4D68Z118579
Transmission Description : 3 speed Automatic
Doors : 2
Description : Gateway Classic Cars Houston is very proud to present this absolutely gorgeous 1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL fastback. This is a true "4D68Z" and a "63C, X, 86" Z-code 390 C.I.D. 4 bbl XL Cruise-O-Matic 3-speed automatic finished in beautiful Maroon metallic vintage Burgundy paint and sitting atop a set of vintage looking Keystone chrome & black rims, further enhancing it's early 60's muscle car image. For 1964, the top Galaxie was the 500XL, which included all trim found on lesser Galaxie models, plus bucket seats, a console, and a floor shifter. The 1964 Ford was the final refinement of a platform that had arrived for 1960 and it was a thoroughly conventional chassis, consisting of an independent front suspension, ladder frame, and a leaf-sprung rear axle controlling Ford's famously durable 9-inch rear end. On this particular example, there have been numerous upgrades and enhancements that have been made to what is appearing to be a previous (although not documented) restoration. The suspension shows very little to no wear on the bushings and shocks, and the entire undercarriage of this Galaxie is just as nice as the top side! It has also been recently fitted with an oversized "BeCool" aluminum radiator, electric fan set up, "Select Aire" dealer supplied aftermarket A/C system blowing cold, new distributor & a Flame Thrower electric ignition with an MSD coil, An Edelbrock aluminum intake with a Holley 4bbl carb, Sanderson Street Rod headers, front disc brakes, a new power steering pump, new 20 gallon fuel tank, Dynamat insulation under new carpets, new alternator and new power window regulators. I am sure I am missing a bunch of other newly added goodies, but you get the picture here! This is one of those vehicles that we get in that makes us just stand back & admire it. From the black buckets to the nicely implemented Classic Instruments gauges, you will not be disappointed in pulling this Galaxie up to any show or meet anywhere in the U.S. or just taking it out for a nice weekend cruise.
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1964 Ford Galaxie XL 500 390 V8 is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Houston by Gateway Classic Cars for $39000.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Ford Model : Galaxie Model Version : XL 500 390 V8 Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1964 Location : Houston
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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