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Ford Galaxie 352 cubic inch V8 1964

Allmän beskrivning : Fantastic original, unrestored Galaxie. Beautiful and unusual color combination with rare padded roof and gorgeous original interior. Strong-running 352 cubic inch V8, automatic, power steering, power brakes. Ford’s full-sized cruiser in exceptional original condition!

The fastback roofline on this 1964 Galaxie 500 owes its existence to NASCAR, where Ford was committed to building winning machines. The formal, upright roofline on the standard Galaxie acted like a parachute, so designers came up with the sloping roofline fondly called the “fastback” to help improve aero performance on the high ovals. What they ultimately did was create what is arguably the best-looking full-sized Ford of the 1960s. This one shows just over 42,000 original miles and comes form long-term ownership where its originality has been preserved, not erased. It certainly appears that all of the code X Vintage Burgundy paint is indeed vintage—there are no signs of a respray or touch-ups. Sure, there are a few signs of use and age appropriate to nearly 60 years of fun, but nothing that requires attention and it would be a crime to repaint this awesome survivor. The doors close with the kind of precision that’s normally reserved for solid original cars and it feels substantial going down the road. That padded roof is a seldom-seen feature on these cars but we find it works rather well, giving the illusion of a convertible while preserving the sleek fastback profile. There are no splits or tears, nor are there any signs of trouble underneath. There’s also quite a bit of nicely preserved chrome that shines up nicely, giving the car a pleasing all-of-a-piece look that works very well.

If you really need to know why this car is special, just take a look inside. That’s a completely original factory tan cloth and vinyl interior that’s not only beautifully styled but also extremely well preserved. Ford designers gave the flagship Galaxie funky brocade fabric that feels expensive and obviously stands up to wear. No tears, no popped seams, just some discoloration on the driver’s door panel where someone’s elbow has been resting for six decades. The subtle dark tan tones of the dashboard contrast beautifully with the upholstery and the cream-faced gauges are not only attractive but fully functional. Seat belts have been added front and rear, which is always a good idea, and there are aftermarket carpeted floor mats protecting the floors. The headliner is remarkably well preserved with no discoloration or sagging, again suggesting that this car has led a very easy life. And, of course, there’s a truly massive trunk outfitted with a correct plaid mat, full-sized spare tire, and jack assembly.

You could get a dizzying array of engines in the Galaxie 500, with this car carrying the X-code 352 cubic inch V8. Topped by a 4-barrel carburetor, it makes a rather stout 250 horsepower and the kind of torque that makes the car feel effortless. The engine bay has been freshened but never fully disassembled, so the details look right and it runs so smoothly you might not even feel it idling. There’s a lot of recent work, including a tune-up, belts and hoses, and fresh fluids, so it’s ready to drive and enjoy. You’ll also note that it has both power steering and power brakes, so anyone can handle this big coupe with ease. Ford’s reliable Cruise-O-Matic 3-speed automatic handles the gear changes and there are 3.00 gears in the 9-inch rear end, making this a superlative highway cruiser. Note that the floors and rockers are completely sold and protected by a layer of undercoating, but it’s not so thick that it’s hiding anything serious. Factory markings are still visible on some of the suspension components, and it does have that incomparable big luxury car ride. The dual exhaust system uses glasspack-style mufflers so it has a nice burble but nothing that gets obnoxious when you just want to cruise. 14-inch steel wheels carry spinner-type hubcaps and whitewall radials for a period-perfect look.

Extras include an original owner’s manual, extra hubcaps, and reproduction door thresholds.

It’s no secret that we love unmolested original cars, and this Galaxie ticks all the important boxes. It’s a great body style, wears gorgeous colors, and the interior is just spectacular. And the best thing about original cars is how they drive, and this car will make you a believer—it’s smooth and confident. If you’re a full-sized Ford fan, this Galaxie deserves a closer look. Call today!

Harwood Motors always recommends and welcomes personal or professional inspections of any vehicle in our inventory prior to purchase.

1964 Ford Galaxie 352 cubic inch V8 is listed till salu on ClassicDigest in Ohio by Harwood Motors for $24900.

 

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Karosstyp : Personbil Märke : Ford Modell : Galaxie Modellversion : 352 cubic inch V8 Motorvolym : 0.0 Årsmodell : 1964 Karosstyp : Coupé Läge : Ohio Fordon Registrering : Odefinierad

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Ford, som grundades 1902, har utan tvekan förändrat historien om bilvärlden mer än någon annan biltillverkare genom att införa de första folkbilen Modell T 1908. De hade producerat mer än 15 miljoner bilar i slutet av produktionen 1927, genom vilket T hade blivit föråldrade.

Ford lanserade den första lågpris V8-motor driven bil 1932. 1932 V8 var en omedelbar hit med överlägsen hantering och prestanda för många betydligt mer expansiva bilar av dagen. Inte undra på 32 V8 Ford har blivit en sådan favorit bland heta rodders runt om i världen med 32 Deuce Coupe som sin ikon.

Under kriget Ford helt stänga civil bilproduktionen att ägna alla sina resurser till de allierade krigsansträngningarna (1942-1945) De används för att bygga B-24 bombplan, flygmotorer, jeepar, M-4 stridsvagnar, militära lastbilar och Bren-gun bärare och mer än 30.000 super laddade Rolls Royce Merlin V-12 motorer till Mosquito och Lancaster bombplan samt P-51 Mustang fighters. Efter kriget Ford bilar i USA blev större och flashier tillsammans med sina konkurrenter. I 60: s Ford var tillbaka i förgrunden igen när man inför deras kommersiella hit Mustang 1964. Mustang var så populär tävlingen var tvungen att följa Fords exempel och ponycar fenomenet tog över USA. Under åren ponnyer växte några muskler tills oljekrisen döda äntligen dödat dem.

På sextiotalet rusade Ford i internationell motorsport scenen med en raseri. Efter misslyckade Ferrari övertagande, då Enzo Ferrari hade klippt affären av med Henry Ford II gör det senare absolut koka av vrede, vände Ford till Lola i Storbritannien för att producera en Ferrari slog långdistans racer efter. Samarbetet mellan Ford och Lola skapade den mäktiga Ford GT40 som absolut slog Ferrari i Le Mans 24 flera gånger.

I Europa införde Ford några av de mest episka race och rallybilar av 60-talet som bygger på ödmjuka familj sedaner; Cortina GT, Lotus Cortina, Escort Twin Cam, och Escort 1600RS med de ikoniska Cosworth BDA motorer.

Idag klassiska Fords är mycket populär bland entusiaster och ett stort urval av klassiska Fords finns till försäljning på www.ClassicDigest.com