Description
Lot #350.1 - This Fire Engine Red 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 convertible has been treated to the full Resto-Mod treatment. Powered by a dual overhead cam 4.6-liter Cobra engine backed by a TREMEC 5-speed manual transmission. Equipped with a custom air intake system, a serpentine belt system and Lincoln Versailles disc brake rear end with 4.11 posi-traction third member. Additional modernized equipment includes power rack & pinion steering, 4-wheel Hydro-Boost power disc brakes, front sway bar, an aluminum radiator with an electric fan and a contemporary climate-control system. Cast-iron exhaust manifolds route the exhaust gases through the dual pipe system. Rolling on polished Halibrand-style aluminum wheels wrapped in Pirelli performance tires. The exterior includes body side moldings, chrome bumpers and chrome vent windows. Additional build features include a brand new complete custom interior, a new power-operated black cloth convertible top with parade boot cover, power windows, tilt steering column, auxiliary gauges and Billet Specialties leather-wrapped aluminum steering wheel. A full-size spare tire can be found in the finished trunk along with the custom stereo subwoofers. From the George Shinn Collection.