Ford didn’t introduce many game-changing upgrades in 1964 since the Galaxie was reaching the end of its generation, but the ones that did helped support the year’s robust sales.
This year, the 4-door sedan came in second with about 198,000 units sold, and the hardtop coupe came in first with nearly 207,000 units moving off the assembly lines. The 2-door sedan and the XL convertible coupe were the most uncommon this year, with only 13,000 and 15,000 vehicles, respectively, produced.
A convertible is also fighting to get out of a junkyard, making its way to eBay specifically to look for a new home. The car has been sitting for many years (though eBay seller sunlinerwhite did not share any specifics), but it looks surrounded by other abandoned classics, likely having the same fate.
The original 352 FE engine is still in the Galaxie, which is 90% finished. Given the car’s poor condition, it’s hardly surprising that the V8 no longer functions. The mill isn’t jammed, which is good news because you may save it with assistance from a qualified mechanic.
We have the classic rust suspects in terms of metal. Although the floors and trunk already have the typical rust damage, the owner claims they nevertheless appear to be in good condition. Regular patching should theoretically be sufficient to keep the car running, but you should place the Galaxie on a lift and carefully examine the undersides.
It’s not difficult to figure out that saving this Galaxie won’t be an easy job. However, the missing parts shouldn’t be a major concern, as finding replacements won’t take long – it will be if you want to bring the vehicle to factory specifications, as you’ll have to find another project to donate the parts. It’s unclear if this Galaxie already served as a donor for another project, but given it’s 90 percent complete, it was probably saved at the right time.
Its rough condition seems to be a deal-breaker for many people, but the car still looks better than many Galaxies I’ve seen lately. It has solid metal, an engine that still turns over, and 90 percent of the parts, so you can hardly find such a project in the same price range.