To improve entry and exit, the forward-sloping A-pillar was replaced by a rearward-sloping design, allowing for wider front door opening. In another change, the Country Squire also received heavier-duty rear-suspension, wider tires, and a larger fuel tank over Ford sedans. Several power-assisted features became introduced; in 1953, power steering became an option, with power brakes and a power-adjusted front seat introduced for 1954. Plus this is as close as you are going to get to a without spending a small fortune. By 1991, the Country Squire was the slowest-selling Ford vehicle in North America, with less than 4,000 produced.
The full Terms and Conditions of using this website and database can be found. The 41-year production run of the Country Squire is the third-longest of a Ford car nameplate in North America, surpassed only by the 46 years and 55 years, currently in production. In all models, were now standard equipment to comply with emissions regulations. Following its introduction, the Country Squire underwent several revisions distinct from Ford sedans. For 1963, the 292 V8 was discontinued, replaced by a 164 hp 260 cubic-inch V8. The 292 cubic-inch V8 returned with a two-barrel carburetor , producing 212 hp. Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders.
Description for Ford Galaxie 1964 1964 Ford Galaxie Country Sedan station wagon. Overdrive doesn't always work though. I have no proof that this mileage is correct and not 121,000 miles but in my opinion if the car had 121,000 miles on it, it would be in a much poorer condition due to the Northeast weather. The drive-train is long gone and most of the parts have been stripped. Dave Walters 427 Galaxie Registry. During the time that it had sat it was maintained to a fair degree and always kept inside but did need work after I bought it. While the roofline from the B-pillar rearward was essentially identical from the previous generation, a panoramic windshield with a vertical A-pillar was introduced.
All Rights Reserved Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Wagons are hot right now. As part of a model shift, the Galaxie was slotted above the Fairlane as the flagship Ford model range, with the Country Squire becoming its station wagon counterpart for 1960. Magnets under the plastic checkers pieces would keep them from sliding on the board while the vehicle was in motion. The only station wagon with standard-equipment wood paneling of any type from 1954 to 1956, the Country Squire was joined by the in 1957 and the in 1958. The interior needs a headliner and carpeting, floors are excellent, it has 65 Galaxy bucket seats in the front,a fold down bench seat in back, but this car did not come with a third row seat, it has newer dual exhaust, all trim is on car and in excellent shape, bumpers and chrome in very good shape. The question is, can it be saved? For 1988, the Country Squire received its first external updates since 1979, sharing the front fascia update of its sedan counterpart; new front seats received larger head restraints.
The body design was more conservative, integrating the headlights into the grille and fairing the bumper more closely into the fenders. For 1966, Ford standardized front and rear seat belts, a padded dashboard and sun visors, a deep-dish steering wheel, reinforced door latches, and emergency flashers. In 1956, the two-door was introduced; intended to compete with the , the Parklane combined the body of the Ranch Wagon with the trim of the Fairlane similar to the Country Squire interior. With manual transmissions being dropped from the lineup, the C6 3-speed automatic transmission was now the only transmission option for full-size Fords. Even the rear bumper, which always rusts out on the 64 Galaxies is in exceptional original condition. The standard engine on all other full-size Ford sedans and wagons was the 351 Windsor V8. Old School Hot Rod Rat Rod Vintage Classic Tom 860-212-0669.
To allow for a lower floor, the frame layout changed from a truck-style to a. The Crestline was discontinued, with the Country Squire becoming the counterpart of the all-new sedan line. All gauges and lights work, windows go up and down, rear electric window works with dash switch. Despite the condition this King Kong R code Galaxie is rare. Interior is near mint with no rips or tears anywhere.
The commercial copying, redistribution, use or publication by you of any such matters or any part of this site is strictly prohibited. A 144 hp 223 cubic-inch Mileage Maker inline-6 was the standard engine. A 292 cubic-inch V8 retuned to 185 hp made its return, along with a 352 cubic-inch V8 235 hp with 2-barrel; 300 hp with 4-barrel. Given the cars location California Cars seem to rust from the top down. The wood exterior trim returned to the appearance of boat decking, with a simpler border trim design.
Alongside the introduction of the , the Country Squire was a counterpart of the Galaxie 500 model line alongside the non-woodgrain Country Sedan alongside the standard Galaxie. Her and her husband bought the car from the original owner's who used the car sparingly. In a wider revision for 1952, Ford introduced station wagon counterparts for each of its sedan lines; the Country Squire was the equivalent of the sedan. On both tailgate designs, the tailgate used a torsion bar spring to counterbalance its hinge. Violations of copyright will be prosecuted under the fullest extent of the law.