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Imperial War Museum | Duxford, Cambridgeshire
Viewing: Tues 8th April from 12pm
Auction: Wed 9th April from 9am
Location: IWM Duxford Airfield, Cambridge CB22 4QR
1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Racecar
Estimate £40, 000 - £50, 000
Registration No: APL114H
Chassis No: 4E66C297094
Among the most dramatic race cars to ever take the chequered flag, Ford Galaxies have been thrilling drivers and spectators alike since the 1960s when Holman & Moody prepared examples ruled NASCAR. More recently the full-sized Ford has been a consistent crowd pleaser and winner at the Goodwood Revival.
Granted a FIA Historic Technical Passport in 2016 which remains valid until next year, ‘APL 114H’ boasts an impressive (and expensive) specification. The steel bodywork was treated to a ‘bare metal’ restoration and is augmented with GRP boot, bonnet, doors, front wings and bumpers. Designed, fabricated and installed by Harry Hockley using T45 to FIA requirements, the roll cage dominates a ‘bare bones’ interior which also features race seats, associated harnesses and Stack digital instruments. Built by Peter Knight Racing, the 427ci (7-litre) V8 engine sports ‘Police Interceptor’ heads with big valves and breathes via a Tony Law manifold. Developing an estimated c. 517bhp, it is allied to a ‘Super T10’ gearbox. The rear axle was (a) fitted with a new 3. 5:1 ‘locker’ differential and racing half shafts and (b) altered to permit speedier tyre changes. The propshaft was renewed and the suspension uprated with stiffer springs, nylon bushes and adjustable dampers. A FIA-compliant fuel cell and plumbed-in fire extinguisher were added. The upgraded braking system comprises ventilated discs gripped by 4-pot callipers at the front and drums with ventilated backplates and competition linings to the rear. The front windscreen is laminated glass with all other windows utilising 4mm polycarbonate. This very exciting lightweight proposition has been in storage of late. As such, the vendor is unsure whether the fire extinguisher, seats and belts are still in date. Offered for sale at a fraction of its build cost, moulds for the Ford’s lightweight panels plus a set of spare wheels will be made available for collection.
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Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
