This 1964 Ford Galaxie is a stunning-looking car, and it appears that its next owner will not need to spend a cent on it. Not only is it a low-mileage survivor, but the seller has gone through the vehicle from top to bottom to ensure that it is in excellent health. When I was growing up, one of our family cars was a ’64 Galaxie 500 finished in Silver Blue. That means that I need to say a big thank you to Barn Finder Larry D for reviving some great childhood memories for me. Located in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, you will find the Galaxie listed for sale here on Facebook. If you hand the owner $22,000, you can drive this one away today.
The Galaxie is finished in its original Wimbledon White, and it has received a repaint under the current owner’s stewardship. It presents superbly, with no scratches or marks and no evidence of any chips or deterioration. The paint shines beautifully, and when coupled with the American Racing Torq Thrust wheels that the owner has fitted, it gives the car a restrained and yet aggressive appearance. The panels are a straight as an arrow, while the gaps are tight and consistent. There is no evidence of any external rust, and while the underside photo isn’t the greatest, there is no evidence of any rust problems below decks. I hesitate to use the word perfect when referring to the trim and chrome, but it is hard to find a more appropriate term. The same is true of the glass, and I have to agree with the owner when he says that the Galaxie turns heads wherever it goes.
One of the aspects of cars from this vintage that I’ve always liked is that manufacturers were adventurous when it came to interior trim colors. Current offerings generally seem to feature grey or tan, and finding an interior finished in dazzling red is virtually impossible. That’s what we find in this Galaxie, and not only is it dazzling, but it is close to perfect. What makes it all the more impressive is the owner’s claim that apart from the seatbelts, it is original. If that is true, it provides a graphic insight into the sort of life that this car has led. The upholstery is perfect, with not a sign of any wear, tears, or splits. The carpet is spotlessly clean, and there is no evidence of any fading. The bright-work shows no signs of oxidization or physical damage, and the dash still houses its original clock and AM radio. The owner has had a good poke around under the dash, and he says that the wiring loom is perfect and that no-one has ever cut or interfered with it in any way.
Lifting the hood reveals one of the few confusing aspects of the Galaxie. The owner states that this is a 390ci V8, which is right for a Galaxie from this model year. However, he refers to it as a 375hp version, which isn’t right. A 390 with that sort of figure was available in 1961 and ’62, but the best that a buyer could hope for in 1964 was 330hp. Leaving that to one side for a moment, the Galaxie also features a 3-speed automatic transmission and power steering. Even if this is the 330hp engine, it still delivered some impressive performance figures when new. The Galaxie 500 tipped the scales at more than 4,000lbs, but it could still storm the ¼ mile in around 15.9 seconds. This one could be producing a few extra ponies because it has been treated to a set of stainless steel headers, a dual exhaust, and Flowmaster mufflers. The 4-Barrel carburetor has received a rebuild, and both of these factors should help the 390 perform at its best. When you throw in a new fuel tank, new sender unit, new shocks, rebuilt brakes, and a few other odds-and-ends, it’s easy to believe the owner’s assertion that the Galaxie runs and drives perfectly. He claims that it has a genuine 64,000 miles on the clock but doesn’t indicate whether he holds verifying evidence.
There are only two things that I wish for at the moment. The first is that I lived closer to where this 1964 Galaxie 500 is located. The second is that I wish I had the money to buy it. This is a beautiful car, and it appears that its next owner will be able to slide behind the wheel immediately and enjoy a large slice of the classic car ownership experience. This is a car that I hope is bought by one of our readers because I would love to know if it is as good as the listing indicates. I would also love one of our readers to experience the same sort of pleasure with a ’64 Galaxie that I did as a child. It’s one that you won’t soon forget.
That is a beautiful classy car. White with red interior is definitely a favorite of mine and 22K represents a good value in my opinion. This car may tip the scales at a little over 2 tons but that is actually lighter than a lot of new cars sold today. Especially when compared to SUV’s. I’m glad I don’t have a million bucks because I would become a car hoarder.
My heart skipped a beat when I first looked at this Galaxie. Minus the red interior (my parent’s car had two tone blue) and wheels, this is the same car. If this car had the same blue interior, a check for $22k would had been overnighted today. We took a lot of great trips in that car. Great memories.
Except for the wheels/tires & the 390,
this looks just like my first car.I paid $400 for
it.It had 59,000 miles on it.
Gorgeous specimen, and great value for what seems to be a very clean Galaxie. GLWTS!
Would I be wrong to point out that this car is just about the same car as the R-code jalopy if you dumped 40K into that car? Here’s a 22K car with a respectable 390 that’s ready to drive, and it too has the nice washer bag.
Worth every penny. A really fair deal.
Its Fords Forever at barn finds today, oh my!
That Galaxie up there is a beautiful thing, the mag wheels give it the fearsome look, the flowmaster mufflers make it roar.
I thought there were higher output 390’s than the mentioned 330 hp, I think earlier versions could have the 3X2 intake which was rated at 401 hp. Of couse the owner could have built this up to 375 but what difference does it make. Win or lose its done in style. Real class.
Yes the mags; torque thrust is still timeless.
Except for the polished torque thrust D’s, which were overplayed.
Steve R
That is not an original 64 390 according to to air breather and valve covers . I bought a 64 new in 64 and they were blue and had Thunderbird 390 on the valve covers . Mine was slandered 300 hp with auto and power brakes . Gold colors were fromeatlier models I think
My Z code 64 390 has gold on the aircleaner and valve covers and it as stock complete with Thunderbird text.
Bought a baby blue ’64 like this but with a 352 back in 2003 to park in front of my antique mall (stored inside at night or wet weather) . Back then they were closer to 10K in this condition, those were the days!
You could get a 427/425 hp on the 1964 Galaxie.
Beautiful car! My mom had a ‘64 two door that I was brought home from the hospital in – fond memories!
don’t do facelessbook….so I guess I don’t buy this beauty!!!
Another killer find and great write up, Adam!
Again, not normally a Ford guy but this thing is Uber cool, nothing really to dislike
Not familiar with Facebook ads, but it’s still there so maybe nobody snagged it yet. Somebody’s going to wind-up with a sweetheart.
Gorgeous car. What I strive for in a sympathetic restoration. It looks flawless but not overdone.
Mine was an 1964XL Color was Cascade Green with black interior
In ’66, I was drafted and eventually had to sell my ’64 fastback like this beauty. Mine was black with a white top, 289 with a three speed on the column. It was a great car. If I was younger and richer(or single) I would go for this gem in a heartbeat. Pure pleasue to just view the photos. Would live to hear it run! Thanks for featuring this awesome find and the great description Adam!
Love this car. Queue up The Reverend Horton Heat. He’s got a great song about it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yb_juTPQJUc
I’m pretty sure there was a high compression 375 hp with solid lifters that was an absolute beast with 411 gears, the 375 390 was a pretty special car, I think I remember seeing the 390 horsepower going down from here.
My first car in high school when I was a sophmore was a 64 Galaxie fastback. 390, 4Barrel carb, duals, 3 on the tree with OD. Was a pretty fast car even loaded with 6 teenagers in it. Drove it for 4 years and loved every minute. Then Pop bought me a 69 Mustang with a 302. 3 on the floor. loved it as well. Sure miss that Galaxie and the tire shredding!
My first brand new car was 64 Galaxie 500 XL. It was silver with black bucket seats, 390 engine and a 4 speed standard tranny. It was fast enough with that engine. I would buy this one if it were the 500 XL model with Bucket seats. I guess I will have to keep looking.
Beautiful, with the right wheels, if it only had a 4 speed…
Sad to say I had a 64 390 HP and top loader 4 speed in 73 we had two kids so we traded it in on a new pinto wagon I think they gave us $200.
Booooo!!
Thats a terrible story, Jack!
Not a Ford guy, and I always liked the look of the 63 a little better than the 64. I wouldn’t be embarrassed to be spotted driving this beauty anywhere. And the price seems fair. Nice vehicle.
This is a beauty. My dad had one in the late 60s blacking black. It was the black beauty.
Adam Clarke’s comments are correct, there was no 375 HP 390 in ’64.This ’64 appears to have the ’64 “Z” code 300 HP engine. The 375 HP 390 was only available in ’61. It had better heads, high performance exhaust manifolds, a more radical solid lifter cam, higher compression and maybe an aluminum manifold. Plus a bigger Holley carb as opposed to a small Autolite four barrel on the base engine. You could get a dealer “installed in the trunk” 3-2 barrel setup that raised the HP to 401. Then in ’62 and ’63 you could get the same 300 HP 390 but the really high performance engine was the triple carb 405 HP 406 cubic engine. It had all the same hardware as the 401 HP 390 but more cubic inches. Most people don’t realize that there were two versions of the 406, the first had 11.0:1 compression but the rare version had I believe an amazing 12.5:1 compression and strangely enough Ford rated it at the same 405 horsepower. In I believe it was mid or late ’63 Ford debuted their best engine ever IMHO, in the 425 HP 427. It came in low, medium and high riser additions. It had all the high performance upgrades mentioned in the high performance 390 and 406’s and more. It’s also the engine in the Shelby Cobras and a handful of Shelby GT500 Mustangs. It was available in the Galaxie through ’64 and then in ’65 in then was replaced by the more docile 345 HP 428. This ’64 Ford appears to have the base 300 HP 390. It could be the 330 HP “P” code version but as a low volume engine it’s not likely. If I could see the exhaust manifolds I’d be able to tell. And also by far that engine was equipped with a four speed. The 330 horsepower engine made a good choice for many drag racers in the stock and super stock classes as it was only 30 horsepower more than the base four barrel engine but had lots of good hardware. This is basically your average people hauler that was common in the sixties having the bench seat, automatic transmission and non high performance engine. Just a set of nice mags added. Please don’t call it a muscle car.
330 HP Police had solid lifters! Available from’62-’65!
Reminds me of cars in my HS parking lot in 69 ! Beautiful
Nice to see a beautiful car at a decent , fair price…love those wheels.
My Father had a 64 Galaxie 500 4 door hardtop with a 390 and 4 speed, odd thing about his 64 was it had a bench seat. It was dark green and black interior, no PS or on and yes it was a factory 4 speed
nice car..fair price..not another hacked 69 camaro for 35K
Echo everyone else Beautiful car at a decent price.
my dad bought a 64 Galaxie 500 XL 390 Black with a white interior (yes white interior) but black dash and had a factory Refurb unit, that everytime you’d hit a hard bump it would twang!! and he traded in his 62 galaxie 500 with the 390, but i can’t remember if it was the 500xl (if they even had the xl in that year?) Now that i think back i’m sure it just had the bench front seat and auto on the tree, but the 64 was bucket seats and auto on the floor, he really wanted the 4 speed but mom said i can’t drive a stick so that was out. I located an instrument cluster that was black and cleaned it all up and added l e d lights and have it on display in my shop and i set the speedo needle to 105 miles an hour because when i was young and he first got it he said well let’s just see what she’ll do and he got to 105 mph and my mom said enough, but my dad said damn i still had more gas petal to go but at the time it sure seemed like he was going to break the sound barrier, we were going so fast!
Beautiful -brings back memories of my White 64 Galaxy 500 2 door hardtop w/390
But mine had a 4 on the floor with lock out reverse and the thunderbird police interceptor motor because it was a special order for a chief of police personal car
Fun Car
They did have an XL in 64, the best looking along w the 66 IMO. Nice car, but the XL would have been better w 4sp.