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What was the horsepower of a 1964 Ford Galaxie barn?

What was the horsepower of a 1964 Ford Galaxie barn?

The 390 cubic inch V8 in this car when new delivered 300 hp at 4,600 rpm and 427-lbs.ft. of torque at 2,800 rpm. There were two engines positioned above that, both 427’s, but this 390 would deliver the goods for me as far as I’m concerned.

Where can I find a 1964 Galaxie 500 XL?

This great looking, largely original 1964 Galaxie 500 XL with a factory big block V8 is the exception, and I think it’s well worth pursuing. You can find the ad here on craigslist, where the asking price is only $5,500!

What kind of car was the Ford 390?

The 390 was used by Ford and Mercury in a large number of their production cars as well as several trucks. Unfortunately, most car enthusiasts were more excited about Chevrolet’s 409 simply because of its larger size which diminished a lot of publicity for the Ford 390.

What kind of engine does a 1964 Galaxie 500 XL have?

POWER ST… more 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL convertible in very nice condition 390 ci and a 4 speed automatic. The interior bucket seats are also i… more 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL convertible with 390 Cu In V8 engine with 4 BBL carb and dual exhaust.

What was the price of a 1964 Ford Galaxie?

The 500 XL was the top of the Galaxie line for 1964, and this coupe would have had a base price of $3,268 before options. By the way, as far as I can tell those spinner hubcaps are original for the 500 XL; I’m amazed they are still with the car.

What kind of engine does a Ford Galaxie have?

Under the hood of this Galaxie rests the original 352CID V8 with a factory 4-barrel carburetor paired to a Cruise-O-Matic 3 speed Automatic Transmission.

What kind of trim package does a 1964 Galaxie have?

This 1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL is the top of the line trim package for the 1964 Galaxie. This particular Galaxie is a very original example… Meet the seller and test drive before you buy.

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Ruth Doyle