Description
1964 Ford Galaxie 500 - 427 R-Code Lightweight tribute
Left Hand Drive
Automatic, 3 speed
Petrol
390cc
1964
YHH425B
White
Private seller: Essex, United Kingdom
Description
1964 Ford Galaxie 500 - 2 door coupe / 390 V8 built as a tribute to the famous Jack Sears 427 R-Code Lightweight Galaxie 500 race car.
Vehicle Specification
- Imported from the USA in Dec 2019 - UK registered with V5 present
- Wimbledon white with red vinyl race stripe tribute decals
- New full custom red & white interior including font & rear bench seats, door panels, new carpets
- Rebuilt Ford 390 FE V8 with 4-barrel carb, performance cam & followers
- 3 Speed Automatic Transmision
- New EPAS electric power steering conversion
- New Wilwood Classic Series Dynalite Front Brake conversion
- FDL-M four piston forged aluminium callipers / 11. 3" x 0. 94” one-piece cast iron rotors
- New Wilwood combination proportioning valve kit
- New break master cylinder & booster kit
- 15” American Racing Torq Thrust wheels & new tyres
- MSD distributor & Summit Racing electronic ignition
- Holly performance manifold
- Holly fuel pump
- Aluminium fuel tank
- Aluminium radiator & chrome electric fan
- Aluminium water-pump & inlet manifold
- Aluminium rocker covers and header tank
- Chrome alternator upgrade & oil filter housing
- Free flow air-filter
- Uprated exhaust system & headers
- Rear air shock absorbers
- New hoses
- New aluminium brake vacuum reservoir & vintage fuel pressure gauge
- New turn signal kit
- New Grant Classic Nostalgia wood trim steering wheel
- LED front indicator conversion
- Many other new parts and upgrades
Vehicle History
The current owner is a private historic American vehicle collector and has spent a significant amount of time and money improving the vehicle during his ownership. Recent mechanical and performance upgrades include a professionally installed modern EPAS power steering system and Wilwood 4-piston forged aluminium front disc brake and Wilwood break booster conversion, allowing the vehicle to steer and break like a modern car. The electrical system has also been professionally re-wired along with numerous other mechanical/ electrical upgrades and 100’s of man hours of maintenance.
The 390 V8 big block engine on this vehicle is a real gem and was rebuilt in the USA prior to import and enhanced further since. It runs very strong delivering great torque at low rpm and is regularly serviced with the best oils, spark plugs and consumables.
With original 427 R-Code historic Goodwood cars now fetching big money, this entry-level tribute car represents a great opportunity to appreciate the essence and nostalgia of these historic racing giants at a fraction of the cost of an original.
Overall a much loved, enjoyed and well-maintained car with bags of character, used regularly on dry days.
Please note that the vehicle is over 60 years old and some areas of the original exterior and exterior fixtures and fittings naturally show signs of use. The car is a very solid example with many great features for the new owner to build upon or simply enjoy as it is. Registered as a UK historic vehicle - tax, mot & ULEZ exempt. Open to sensible offers or p/ x. Contact me if you have any questions.
