Racing fans in my age bracket likely recall the name Tom Sneva, a former race car driver probably best remembered for winning the Indianapolis 500 back in 1983. While it would be more significant if Tom himself had been the original buyer of this 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL convertible here on Craigslist, it’s still a fun conversation starter that his father bought this one new, plus it is also noteworthy that the seller’s dad is only the second owner. This one’s a nice driver with a few custom touches, and it’s located in Spokane, Washington, for those considering becoming caretaker number three. A cash price of $33,995 is the asking amount, or trades for a 1965-1970 Mustang Fastback are also a possibility. Curvette, thanks for another great tip here!
The ’64 Galaxie 500 already had a trunk lid large enough for a family of four adults to eat a buffet-style meal on, but the Continental extension kit here provides an additional area where you could add a couple of kids with smaller chairs and TV dinners. This one is said to have gotten a total restoration, with an eye-catching outside appearance and a paint quality that’s described as 8 on a 10 scale. The top canvas is also stated to be in excellent condition, with the rails working properly and a desirable glass rear window. Super-wide whitewall tires have also been added, providing even more pizazz to the outside.
A peek inside reveals an interior that’s not quite perfect, but way beyond good enough for a driver or making a splash at your local car shows. The seller points out a small rub on the driver’s seat as the most significant flaw, but it seems minor, and I’m not spotting anything that would make me want to immediately begin making any repairs in here. A few aftermarket accessories are also visible, such as a trio of gauges underneath the dash and a cool wooden steering wheel.
Under the hood originally was a 390, but it was removed at some point, and now a 351 Windsor sits in its place. The engine is stated to be operating perfectly, with the C4 automatic also getting the same health report. This one has been lovingly named Red Sled, as evidenced by the plaque inside the trunk, which seems to be a very fitting moniker here. I’m not sure how many buyers will be eager to spend nearly thirty-four grand in currency for this 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL convertible, but if you happen to have a Mustang fastback that meets the seller’s criteria, perhaps a worthwhile trade can be worked out. What are your thoughts on this one? Are the mods adding any extra value here?
This reminds me of the AMT 3 in 1 model kits from the early 60s. Glue on antennas, spotlights, Continental kit, side pipes, etc. You just need a bigger tube of glue for this one.
Yep, exactly. I was about to make the same comment. Was it AMF or AMT? I had at least a dozen of them done up just like this car.
AMT was the model car manufacturer.
AMF was known for its motorcycles…
^^^ this is spot on, like, “I spent $1.98 on this model, I’m using all the parts”! Before some rip this car 6 ways from Sunday, let’s look at what this has. Thecontinental kit, the dual exhaust, the fender skirts, the “pointy ” tail lights( those are cool) the fake side pipes, the spinner wheel covers, the dual spots, wide whites, this was as cool as it got. Okay, perhaps a bit late, as this stuff was more apt for a 50s car, but someone wanted to keep it alive with their new Ford Galaxie, and that is something, if you weren’t dere’ Charley, I can’t begin to describe what you missed.
Ditch the spare kit and lakes pipes and you have a car that I’d buy if I was in the market.
There’s a nice red 63 here locally that’s been listed a while (few weeks) at 25K. As nice as this one but without all the tacky. I can’t share the link.
Somewhere under this mess is a perfectly nice Ford convertible. Hopefully the new owner will reverse these horrid additions.
I would leave it just like it is and go cruizin every weekend. It’s a work of art. I am not a lead sled kind of a guy but, back in the day this car would turn lots of heads I’m sure. My brothers and I had a babysitter in the early 60s (yes I am old) and her boyfriend had a 1958 Plymouth Fury lead sled. He would come by our house to see Peggy Sue and all the kids in the neighborhood would just drool all over his car. He would stand there and watch us and say, ‘hey kid, don’t touch the car’! They have a place in car history. I think Jay Leno should buy this and put it next to his 1966 7Litre.
Terrible choice for the engine swap, in my not so humble opinion.
Mutilation
Huggy Bear got his inspiration from 60’s creations like this.
You either like sleds or you don’t. This ones pretty cool.
I think the seller has his decades mixed up.Cruiser skirts, side pipes, and that (ugh!) continental kit are so out of place on this `64.
Although I could do without the Continental kit, the rest of the car looks awesome! It looks brand spanking new, like it came from a Seattle area Ford dealer. 🙂
I like the 64 but the continental kit, fender skirts and fake lake pipes have to go, in my opinion they make the car look ridiculous.
It is what it is. If you don’t like it, don’t buy it!
I never understood the “cruiser skirts” which until now I didn’t know that’s what they were called.
I’ve never seen such a huge continental kit. That’s got to be an extra 18″ on the length. 1964 Galaxys were nice cars to begin with. We had a new ’64 Fairlane but that was their now mid-size and it was a plain Jane.
I agree. The 64 Galaxys were a nice design. As a kid I thought that continental kits were cool but now I think they are just garish and a nuisance when you need to use the trunk. Ma had a turquoise 64 Fairlane 4 door with the 260 (I believe) and automatic. Nice car for what it was. It was utilitarian and comfortable, it was between her 59 light blue Catalina convertible and her 67 red LeMans convertible. As such , no contest.
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Your mom had a Turquoise ’64 Fairlane, too? My dad ordered a new ’64 Fairlane, base car. Falcon 6 cyl. three on the tree. The only options were a AM radio and a heater. Mom wanted turquoise green and got it but she thought the interior would be that color also. It arrived October ’63 with a brown interior. She was not happy.
That poor car had a hard life in the 4 years we had it. 7 accidents in 4 years. The first one just 3 weeks after we got it. People just kept hitting that poor car.
wow. just wow
lose all the gack and you may be able to sell it. no 390 is going to hurt
lose all the gack and you may be able to sell it. no 390 is going to hurt