This 1964 Galaxie 500 convertible is one of 204 built for the model year with a factory R-code 427ci V8, which features dual four-barrel carburetors and is paired with a four-speed manual transmission.
The R-code 427ci V8 was rated at 425 horsepower thanks in part to the use of factory dual four-barrel carburetors on a cast aluminum intake manifold.
The block, heads, carburetors, and intake manifold are date-coded to reflect manufacture date of the car in 1964.
Just 204 1964 Galaxie 500 convertibles were built with the 427 V8 according to a 1972 letter from Ford Motor Company.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed Toploader manual transmission, and a new-old-stock exhaust system was sourced.
The chassis and suspension were refurbished to stock specifications.
The floor pans are finished in red oxide primer, and several factory-style inspection markings have been applied to underbody components.
The body was repainted in its original Vintage Burgundy following the repair of a section of the driver’s-side floor pan in 2012, and the exterior trim and bumpers were refinished.
15″ steel Hi-Po Ford wheels and NOS 1964 Ford hubcaps were also sourced and mounted with reproduction Firestone Deluxe Champion bias-ply tires.
The car has been shown at AACA National and Grand National meets, earning Junior and Senior awards in the Factory High Performance Ford class for vehicles built between 1960-1969.
An AACA Grand National First Prize tag from 2013 hangs below the front bumper.
The refurbished interior is equipped with chrome-trimmed dual bench seats trimmed in black vinyl, with correct Ford lap belts provided for four occupants.
Ribbed vinyl floor mats protect the carpeting.
Equipment consists of an AM/FM radio, heater, and a bench-seat-specific floor shifter.
The trunk is lined with a new-old-stock vinyl mat , and houses a matching spare HiPo wheel and jack.
Instrumentation includes a horizontal-sweep speedometer and a reset odometer which show 40 miles. Total mileage is unknown.
