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1964 Ford Galaxie 500: Full-Size Style with Muscle-Bound Ambition

Sold new at Zink Motor Company in November of 1963.  This 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 Hardtop is a classic example of early 1960s American full-size design—big, bold, and built for comfort and speed. With its signature hardtop roofline, powerful V8 options, and sleek styling, the Galaxie 500 was a favorite among both family car buyers and performance enthusiasts.

Overview

  • Body Style: 2-door or 4-door hardtop (no center B-pillar, giving an open, pillarless look when windows are down)
  • Trim Level: “500” was a mid-to-upper-tier trim, above the base and below the 500 XL
  • Part of the third generation Galaxie (1960–1964), and the final year before a major redesign in 1965

Specifications

  • Ford offered a wide range of powerplants to suit all types of drivers:
    • 223 cu in inline-6 – 138 hp (base engine)
    • 289 cu in V8 – ~195 hp
    • 352 cu in V8 – 250 hp
    • 390 cu in V8 – 265 to 330 hp (depending on carburetor and compression)
    • 427 cu in V8 – 410 or 425 hp (dual-quad, race-bred power)
  • Transmission:
    • 3-speed manual
    • 4-speed manual (popular with 390 and 427 engines)
  • Ford-O-Matic or Cruise-O-Matic automatic
  • Body-on-frame construction
  • Independent front suspension, leaf-sprung solid rear axle
  • Power steering and power brakes available
  • Known for a smooth, floaty ride—but with proper upgrades, it could handle quite well

Interior & Comfort

  • Offered with bench seats or bucket seats in 500 XL models
  • Spacious cabin with ample headroom and legroom
  • Dash featured simple, elegant gauges and switchgear
  • Options: air conditioning, push-button AM radio, clock, padded dash, power windows