Upon hearing the phrase “427 Galaxie,” most enthusiasts picture a bare-bones “Custom” with a 410 horsepower Q-code 427 and a four-speed floor-shifter… your basic full-sized quarter-mile warrior. Forget that, because someone ordered this Q-code 1964 Ford Galaxie as a convertible, in top-level “500” trim, with a bench seat, and -yes- “four on the floor”. After reportedly sitting since 1971, this high-class rag-top seeks a new owner. We featured it a while back, but it’s been re-listed here on eBay where it can be yours for the Buy It Now price of $22,000 (or best offer), so we thought we would take another look.
Aside from some rear trim valiantly attempting to reflect light, most of this car’s original luster faded sometime before the Reagan era, and the new owner should prepare for some “OMG” moments before this open-air classic prowls the roadways under its own power. They may not be stock, but I’d have to keep the twin rear whip antennas.
The red-and-chrome theme extends to the interior. Good news – the driver’s floorboard can support the weight of a manhole cover-sized brake drum! The bench seat and convertible give your date the perfect opportunity to slide up close on a summer evening. Speaking of opportunities, who will blush first on that 3-4 shift?
Ouch; it hurts! This painful visage suggests the once-mighty 427 may have become a dusty paperweight. Still, after a Superfund-style cleaning, some persistence, and a case of PB Blaster, parts of this engine may relinquish their death bond with one another. Still, at least it has an engine. Even if all the parts check out as original, this drop-top will require a daunting restoration effort. Do you see $22,000 here?
While it would take a small fortune to completely revive and restore this once formidable machine, upon completion it would be stunning.
It would take a large fortune for anyone to restore this, even WITH the skills and facilities to do most of the work themselves…
Been here before. Btw I know of another one same color and trans convertible.
I thought that there was only one red one of those…
But wait! On Fast and Loud, Rawling’s sidekick, Dennis, SOLD the car, making a killing . . . Now he is reselling it??? Could it be that TV isn’t real???? Say it ain’t so!
That’s just foolish talk! Of course TV and everything on it, is real!
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100% correct George– I don’t watch those shows because they are all staged and Phony, Don’t believe any of it. Leno is a nice guy but hes a rich guy who can spend all he wants. American *sspickers have ruined the collectibles market.i’ll get off the soap box and promise to cut back on the Caffeine. If said Clown paid 22k for it,,too bad..sounds like you ignore your own advice.
Demon With a Glass Hand, best hour of sci fi tv in history. I met Robert Culp at ComiCon San Diego a few months before he passed away. One of the nicest people you could ever meet. We talked for at least half an hour and I got an autographed photo if him as Trent from that episode.
Yes, on the second episode about this car, Dennis claimed that he sold it. Funny, he still has it despite the episode being shot last year… So either it doesn’t have the claimed history, or the person saw it in person and saw what condition it was in.
The BIN price the same that he said that it was sold for.
It’s great to see that ‘Ol Slick and his sidekick can’t sell the crap they always overpay for.
That show was great for the first couple of seasons, but the shtick grew tired a long time ago.
I’ve seen this one on eBay once and didn’t think it was anything. It would cost more to get it here and then you think about getting the car put back together and legal cost a lot. But it will be worth it.
Friend of mine is knowledgable on these and said its not rare, and he doesnt think that’s a 427. 22k is a dreamer–if this was underwater all bets are off…if its the real thing would be great to bring back if you are motivated.
Good luck to the new owner
If it’s so rare then why doesn’t Collins restore it?
Because 22k is all the money on this POS
Ding, ding, ding. We have a winner! You’re absolutely correct. If this car was worth close to what Dennis Collins says it’s worth, he’d do it himself or with Ass Monkey Garage. Without his money and/or Richard’s garage, this car will take every dollar you throw at it and then will still need more of it.
My thought exactly why wouldn’t they just restore it if it was that rare of a car especially if your only going to get $22k for it. 😬 sounds fishey too me🤣👍👍
I owned one of these Galaxie 500 cars w/4 on the floor in 1965, mine was turquoise. The fastest thing on it was the gas gauge. Last I heard it was in Cordele, GA
It does have the factory long-tube exhaust manifolds but the valve covers are wrong for a 427. You’d need to prove this a proper date code 427 for this to be worth $22k.
I agree one would want verification of the engine numbers. Here is a 1963 version of that motor. It looks quite similar, if one takes all the chrome off of it, plus the air cleaner, and puts lots of dust on top of it: https://www.streetsideclassics.com/vehicles/3047-atl/1963-ford-galaxie-500-q-code
Yep! Second go-round. Crusher time.
This could be a very cool car, with a 427 four speed drop top. There were quite a few with 406, 390, 352 or 289. I owned several 500 xl models, but none with 427. I always thought those were race car engines or maybe for pickups. Anyway if this is the same guy that’s been on gas monkey and owns several Jeep dealerships here in Texas I’d be very careful buying anything from him.
United States is one huge populace, even back in mid 60’s, and to say 1 of 8 and to me personaly remembering 3 within 100 miles of where I lived back then , does not quite compute .
I oft wonder if all the dealer optioned and optional ordering and changing at those dealerships from 390 pigs mistakingly bought as performance, too slow and blowing trying to haul these not lightweights could cheaply upgrade at dealership to 427 in less than a week at any dealer.
Lafayette Ford, is but one example of where one could buya “white car” and they would build it your way.
You could and still can buy 427 repo tin.
1 of 8 survivors, very possible.
A return on investment for time money involved, maybe in another barn find in 2075.
There’s one 0 too many in that price. Pull the info tag, the running gear, and squash it
Exactly what I was thinking the last time through. I was wondering if it is a junkyard 352 in place of the 427. Should be easy enough to look underneath for cross-bolted mains, then worry about casting numbers.
@ Todd – The antennas could be original. They were shown in the 64 accessory manual (or something like them), and this car doesn’t have an antenna hole in the front fender.
It does have the factory cast iron headers, but should have a distributor without a vac advance, and transistor ignition. Hope the *ssclown from fast and lewd eats this one. I try to stay upbeat here but misrepresenting this dog ain’t right. parts car…
😲NOT ALL 427s WERE CROSS BOLTED. I HAVE 1
IT HAS 406 HEADS & 6PAC
IT WAS IN A 390 BADGED
GALLAXY..I HAD IT CHECKED OUT IT IS A FACTORY REPLACEMENT
BLOCK. VIN ENGINE CORRECT 4 CAR 6 PAC ADDED AT DEALER AS PER THE SON OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER😎
Again I would rather have the 1963 406 4 speed convertible I posted on the last thread for the 20K asking price.
I don’t understand the value in this car.
The write up says it has been sitting since 1971 and it has a 19670 title.
That means the man bought it and promptly smashed the front end and let it sit. He let it get into this condition and now he thinks it is worth north of 20K.
I just don’t get it.
Please correct me if I am wrong but from the pictures on Ebay, the 427 looks like the heads should come out much farther from the valve covers where the spark plugs go in.
These heads are flush with the cover.
Can anybody verify if this is actually the 427 in this car?
The one in this 1963 Galaxie looks quite similar, although it is all shined up. Remove the chrome from those valve covers, take off the air cleaner and put a lot of dust on the engine, in your imagination: https://www.streetsideclassics.com/vehicles/3047-atl/1963-ford-galaxie-500-q-code
Do you suppose it indicates something when there’s a brake drum sitting with the shifter going through it’s center? Keep the driver from powershifting it?
And don’t forget the complementary rust! It’s free of charge.
;-0
One look at the valve covers tells me this isn’t a legit Q or R code 427–it would have the same emblem as on the fenders. It would be the gold bird with outstretched wings, the crossed checkered flags and 427 script.
Got two of these in “inventory”,both 390 cars one a 4-speed, other automatic,both XL’s, just enough parts to build one complete car. Both in dry storage so there not deteriorating, had the fore site to pick them up many years ago for cheep. A lot of farmers never fully retire, I have plans for mine when I do in fact retire. Would not touch this one with a 20 foot pole for ten per cent of asking.
Well, a guy in the neighborhood has one of these. Black on black, 4 speed, 427 dual quad. Was original when he first drove it in the 4th of July parade, now restored – which really just meant paint as it was already in great condition. Owner has known the car since new when it was used as a tow car for a factory Thunderbolt drag car here in the Northwest. Sounds awesome at idle and on the go. They are special cars in this configuration, at least his is. This one….not so much.
Seller’s eBay feedback looks suspicious to me – nearly all low-dollar parts ‘n crap. Don’t really see any sold cars in there. I knew a guy who sold mis-represented four-wheeled junk on eBay – he’d try to get the buyer to complete the transaction off of eBay so that feedback on the crap couldn’t be left. Just sayin’ Even honest seller occasionally piss off an unreasonable buyer and get a bad feedback, especially with cars every so often. So perfect feedback raises flags to me.
That’s because the seller is Dennis Collins from the “Fast ‘N Loud” TV show. He owns a Jeep dealership in Texas who specialize in custom parts.
Him and the “star” of the show buy at least one piece of crap each episode for way too much money.
Stop. The. Madness.
I think I’d rather just look at it as is. To the crusher – never. All we have here is a serial number and fun discussion. Alot more good could be done with the money it would take to restore that car. Perhaps in a seasonal museum of other rare cars in similar condition; with a snack bar and five bucks admission.
Sad how Dennis Collins hypes this car the TRUE Ford guys will not touch this car for 22K. Let him take it to auction proof is in the pudding.
I would stick with saving $22K…
I’d want to see the Marti Report on it first and foremost.
The engine looks to be a 352.
Makes sense that a cable TV doofus would try to pass it off as is.
If the VIN proves that it WAS originally a four speed 500 with the 427 I’d still grind more than $12k off of the price.
I’d probably end up grinding 1/2 of it’s weight off as well if I had to restore it.
I do believe the Marti reports start at 1967.
Todd,
Top level trim was 500XL – bucket seats with fancier seat upholstery and door panels, a few different emblems. Rear mount antennas look stock.
Miguel,
Engine is definitely a Ford FE, just can’t determine displacement from that photo. Look closely, and you can see the parting line between the head and exhaust header.
Gaspumpchas,
The transistor ignition would have mounted on the driver side inner fender, and with that missing, that clue is lost, too.
Is Greg Donahue still around? He’s the know all guru on ’63 and ’64s.
“Do you see $22,000 here?”
No.
Screw it.. I’d buy this for $4k less and call it a day.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F323250198016
If the above “z-code” engine is really a z-code, someone over the years painted the silver air cleaner and valve covers the wrong colors…
Could even be a p-code?
Ha ha $4000 less and look at it!! It’s a complete running rust free car,
I bet hurts the value of this rust bucket!
Wow
Has the whole car world gone nuts!!! To think that somebody would pay 22k for this pile…427…4 speed …conv or not. please get real its beyond a basket case.
If somebody is willing to be in the car when completed 150 large plus purchase price.We all know in reality that is a pretty accurate number!
WOW….Crazy
Best offer….!0k..real
That looks to be a 100 K+ restoration for a 1 of 8 car. Good luck to whoever wants to jump off the deep end with this project!
OOOOOUUUCCCHHHH!!!!! What is it lately with the once cherry convertible Fords found rotting in heaps of the best Detroit had to offer. Jeeze. Remove the motor and save it but shred the rest of this heaping junk.
There’s a car group, I believe in NC, for these cars. They are the car show in Myrtle Beach each year. They are all hardtops, no convertibles. Each one has a different motor in them. 390, 427, etc. They are all red, exterior and interior. sharp looking cars.
$22k
LMAO!!! 😂😂😂
Did anyone just crawl under the engine to see if it has Crossbolted Mains? If it doesn’t have those boltheads on the sides , you can definitely rule out 427 !!
A friend bought one of these new & I got to drive it. It was a handful, both when flooring it and wallowing around corners. Not a well balanced machine.
Where did you get the idea this car was designed to corner well?
If this car was worth restoring Collins and Gas Monkey should do it. They won’t because it is a lost cause. Richard at Gas Monkey pulled out of the deal because as he said himself it was a piece of crap. These guys are always looking to peddle some garbage to someone with more money than brains. I would like to see them restore it, they can afford to lose their shirt and besides it should take quite a few episodes to do and they get paid for each episode so they can offset their restoration cost. If it is the “Holy Grail” as Dennis Collins put it they should restore it as avid car buffs on principle alone!
Thank Goodness, there are still sane people out there that realize what TV and these 22 fools from Texas with more money and less knowledge can handle in the car world. They have nearly destroyed it. Neither of them can barely drive a car much less be an authority. I highly doubt there were only 8, as some one else said know of several now, and I remember when 18 first year in college had a friend from Mobile Ala in college that had affluent enough parents, to provide him with a burgundy with white interior and to 427 4 speed bucket seat XL way too much car for an 18 year old don’t remember what other amieties it had but one could not sit forward when strapped in the rear seat at floor board dead stop speed. Don’t know if the bench seat made it one of 8 but made it less desirable too me. Thank goodness everyone has not bought the Crap these guys have perpetrated on the general population and while it was all interesting for a while hope it is about done for now. And I live in Nashville area and the Pickers stuff is another Hoax
Wasn’t this car just shown on Gas Monkey Garage .They had the same car 1 of 8 ?
I still think the motor shown could be a Q-code 427, but in very bad condition. This Google search shows a lot of Ford 427 motors from that era, and they have many different looks to them. A few of them only had a single 4 barrel carburetor on them, even though many of the restored ones have dual carbs on them: https://www.google.com/search?q=Ford+Galaxie+motor+427+images+of&num=40&newwindow=1&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiZo_nLlP7aAhUFON8KHe8VBasQsAQIKA
This is the 2nd time Barn Finds has run this car on their pages. The 1st time was back in February, and it got a lot of comments as well. It also shows the ID tag, but one of the comment people question whether the tag had been removed and replaced: https://barnfinds.com/427-4-speed-1964-ford-galaxie-500/#comments
Very Fast Car! Because it is now half the weight from the factory!
I agree with Hoss1999. Pull the vitals (find a Fairlane) and crush.
The best thing that could happen is to have this rust bucket sent to it’s grave via crusher. Too many so called know it all, think someone will pay their rediculos $$ demands after the vehicle has been exposed wide open to the elements for years. In addition, wrong parts are claimed to be original equipment? True vintage collectors know their research will find it to be false/misleading info. I lmao to think these phonies try to pull wool over collector’s eyes. Don’t waist our time.
I’ve actually started motors looking like this. But not for 22K. Not much more than a motor left in this ole fire breathin dragon
There comes a time when one has to admit that a car is to far gone to restore – this is that time. It is safe to say that even if you have the skill to restore this car you will NEVER be able to get your money back on it – never mind the time you will spend..
One of 8…not even close…lol
I once had a ’57 Chrysler 300C convertible that was in this condition. It had sat in St. Louis for most of it’s life stored under a bunch of cardboard boxes and matresses to protect it from vandalism. Thirty years ago I paid $10,000 for it and hauled it halfway across America. I brought it home and put a socket on the vibration damper and it moved but just barely. Pulled the old oil changed out the old carbs to a rebuilt set, kept wiggling the crank until it turned over easily. Put a short fuel line from pump to a small Jerry can sitting on the rad, cradle. Had a buddy priming it who spilt some gas on manifold . While he worked the carbs I got in and cranked it over using key and push button. The thing gave a major cough with a ball of flame coming out from under the hood, and my friends hair caught on fire, he backed out patting out his hair and by damned if the thing didn’t start running and on fire as the gas burned off the manifolds and the dry grass under the car caught. What was I to do? Plunked the Drive button and she drove off the burning grass, the manifold fire burned out and there sat my super rusty car just a roaring away. Eventually gave up on the car and sold it for $24,000 together with two parts cars and it shipped to Sweden. But this was a 392 dual quad Hemi car with proven numbers matching parts, a Cloud White convertible, body totally gone, top of the line machine in it’s day.
Fun story, S. Brodie. Sounds terrifying. The Jerry can could have exploded on you. Ah, the good, old days!
This is my 63 500 XL convertible after the restoration. Next to this lump it was in the wrapper. The front fender shown was replaced, the hood had rust holes under the braces or supports and the trunk floor was replaced. This 64 is way to far gone to be even feasible to restore in my opinion based on been there, done that.
😲i have a 69👍gal 429 vert😎