The Galaxie 500 was the top trim level for the 64 Ford and included all Custom trim, plus chrome fender, window frames and a full length chrome strip. The 500 XL featured all components of the 500 including bucket seats and a floor mounted transmission shifter plus a standard 289 cid V8 engine with 195 hp.
When it came to station wagons, the Country Sedan was the base level while the Country Squire was a step above. Both had features that mirrored the 500 and 500 XL.
1964 Ford Galaxie Production and Specifications
Model Number
Body/Style Number
Body Type & Seating
Factory Price
Shipping Weight
Total Production
Galaxie 500 Six-Cyl Series
V
62
4 Dr Town Sedan
$2,667
3,676 lbs
196,805*
V
61
2 Dr Club Sedan
$2,613
3,576 lbs
13,041*
V
64
4 Dr Town Victoria
$2,739
3,691 lbs
49,242*
V
66
2 Dr Club Victoria
$2,674
3,586 lbs
206,996*
V
65
2 Dr Convertible
$2,936
3,761 lbs
37,311*
Galaxie 500 V-8 Series
N/A
62
4 Dr Town Sedan
$2,776
3,672 lbs
196,805*
N/A
61
2 Dr Club Sedan
$2,722
3,572 lbs
13,041*
N/A
64
4 Dr Town Victoria
$2,848
3,667 lbs
49,242*
N/A
66
2 Dr Club Victoria
$2,763
3,582 lbs
206,996*
N/A
65
2 Dr Convertible
$3,045
3,757 lbs
37,311*
Galaxie 500 XL Series
N/A
60
4 Dr Town Victoria
$3,287
3,722 lbs
14,661
N/A
68
2 Dr Club Victoria
$3,222
3,622 lbs
58,306
N/A
69
2 Dr Convertible
$3,484
3,787 lbs
15,169
Station Wagon Six-Cyl Series
V
72
4 Dr Country Sedan - 6P
$2,829
3,975 lbs
68,578**
V
74
4 Dr Country Sedan - 9P
$2,933
3,985 lbs
25,661**
V
76
4 Dr Country Squire - 6P
$3,018
3,990 lbs
23,570**
V
78
4 Dr Country Squire - 9P
$3,088
4,000 lbs
23,120**
Station Wagon V8 Series
N/A
72
4 Dr Country Sedan - 6P
$2,938
3,971 lbs
68,578**
N/A
74
4 Dr Country Sedan - 9P
$3,042
3,981 lbs
25,661**
N/A
76
4 Dr Country Squire - 6P
$3,127
3,986 lbs
23,570**
N/A
78
4 Dr Country Squire - 9P
$3,197
3,996 lbs
23,120**
Notes:
* Total series output included ALL
Galaxie 500 6-cylinders and V8s. Ford did not have a breakdown for individual models and their engine size.
**
Total series output included ALL Galaxie Station Wagon 6-cylinders and V8s. Ford did not have a breakdown for individual models and their engine size.
Chassis Data
Model
Wheelbase
Overall Length
Width
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Tires
Galaxie
119 in
209.9 in
-
-
-
7.50 x 14
Vin Number Decoding - 1960 - 1969 Ford (All Models)
Location: stamped on top upper flange
of left front fender apron. Located on top of dash visible through windshield.
On lock face of left front door.
First Symbol - Year
0 = 1960
1 = 1961
2 = 1962
3 = 1963
4 = 1964
5 = 1965
6 = 1966
7 = 1967
8 = 1968
9 = 1969
Second Symbol - Assembly Plant
A = Atlanta
L = Michigan Truck
B = Oakville
N = Norfolk
C = Ontario
P = Twin Cities
D = Dallas
R = San Jose
E = Mahwah
S = Pilot Plant
F = Dearborn
T = Metuchen
G = Chicago
U = Louisville
H = Lorain
W = Wayne
J = Los Angeles
Y = Wixom
K = Kansas City
Z = St. Louis
Third & Fourth Symbol - Body Series
01 = Mustang 2 Dr Hardtop
51 = Ford 4 Dr Sedan (Custom)
02 = Mustang 2 Dr Fastback
52 = Ford 2 Dr Sedan (Custom 500)
03 = Mustang 2 Dr Convertible
53 = Ford 4 Dr Sedan (Custom 500)
10 = Falcon 2 Dr Sedan
54 = Ford 4 Dr Sedan (Galaxie 500)
11 = Falcon 4 Dr Sedan
55 = Ford 2 Dr Fastback (Galaxie 500)
12 = Falcon Station Wagon
56 = Ford 4 Dr Hardtop (Galaxie 500)
20 = Falcon 2 Dr Sedan (Futura)
57 = Ford Convertible (Galaxie 500)
21 = Falcon 4 Dr Sedan (Futura)
58 = Ford 2 Dr Hardtop (Galaxie 500)
22 = Falcon 2 Dr Sedan (Bucket Seats)
60 = Ford 2 Dr Fastback (XL)
23 = Falcon Station Wagon (Futura)
61 = Ford Convertible (XL)
30 = Fairlane 2 Dr Hardtop
62 = Ford 2 Dr Hardtop (LTD)
31 = Fairlane 4 Dr Sedan
63 = Ford 2 Dr Fastback Coupe
32 = Fairlane Station Wagon
64 = Ford 4 Dr Sedan (LTD)
33 = Fairlane 2 Dr Hardtop (500)
65 = Ford 2 Dr Hardtop Coupe
34 = Fairlane 4 Dr Sedan (500)
66 = Ford 4 Dr Hardtop (LTD)
35 = Fairlane 2 Dr Fastback (500)
70 = Ford Station Wagon (Ranch Wagon - 6P)
36 = Fairlane Convertible (500)
71 = Ford Station Wagon (Custom 500 Ranch Wagon - 6P)
37 = Fairlane Station Wagon (500)
72 = Ford Station Wagon (Custom 500 Ranch Wagon - 10P)
38 = Fairlane Station Wagon (Squire)
73 = Ford Station Wagon (Country Squire - 6P)
40 = Fairlane 2 Dr Fastback (500 XL)
74 = Ford Station Wagon (Country Sedan - 10P)
41 = Fairlane Convertible (500 XL)
75 = Ford Station Wagon (Country Squire -6P)
42 = Fairlane 2 Dr Fastback (500 GT)
76 = Ford Station Wagon (Country Squire -10P)
43 = Fairlane Convertible (500 GT)
76 = Fairlane Convertible
47 = Fairlane Ranchero
83 = Thunderbird 2 Dr Hardtop
48 = Fairlane Ranchero (500)
84 = Thunderbird 2 Dr Hardtop (Landau)
49 = Fairlane Ranchero (GT)
87 = Thunderbird 4 Dr Hardtop (Landau)
Fifth Symbol - Engine
A = 8-289
Q = 8-427
B = 6-240
R = 8-427
C = 8-289
S = 8-390
E = 6-240
T = 6-200
F = 8-260
U = 6-170
J = 8-302
V = 6-240
K = 8-289
W = 8-427
L = 8-221
X = 8-352
M = 8-390
Y = 8-390
N = 8-429
Z = 8-390
P = 8-428
Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence
Starting at 100001
Code
Transmission Type
1
3-Speed Manual
5
4-Speed Manual (std. ratio) 2.78 1st.
6
4-Speed Manual (opt. ratio) 2.32 1st.
T
Cruise-O-Matic (FMX-L)
U
C6 Automatic (aluminum 1 piece case)
W
C4 Automatic (aluminum 2 piece case)
X
Cruise-O-Matic (C.I. case)
Y
Cruise-O-Matic(C.I. case)
Z
C6 Automatic Special (aluminum 1 piece case)
Paint Codes - Exterior Colors
Color Name / Code
Color Image
Color Name / Code
Color Image
A - Raven Black
Lucite® Code - 88
Duco® Code - 44
Dulux® Code - 93-005
N - Diamond Blue
Lucite® Code - 2770L
Duco® Code - 2770
Dulux® Code - 93-830203H
B - Pagoda Green
Lucite® Code - 4495L
Duco® Code - 4495
Dulux® Code - 93-96938
M - Wimbledon White
Lucite® Code - 4480L
Duco® Code - 4480
Dulux® Code - 93-96923
NOTE: The first letter of a two-letter paint code identifies the body
color. The second letter identifies the roof color. (For example,
the combination YM on a Ford would indicate the body finished in
Skylight Blue and the roof area in Wimbledon White.) Paint code
for all models are shown on the plate on the rear face of the left
front door.
Paint Codes - Interior Colors
Color Name / Code
Color Image
Color Name / Code
Color Image
Light Beige Metallic
Lucite® Code - 9039LH
Dark Turquoise Metallic (Thunderbird only)
Lucite® Code - 9043LH
Medium Beige Metallic
Lucite® Code - 9051LH
Medium Silver Mink Metallic
Lucite® Code - 9052LH
Dark Beige Metallic (Thunderbird only)
Lucite® Code - 9044LH
Light Blue Metallic (Thunderbird only)
Lucite® Code - 9055LH
NOTE: To
obtain a gloss comparable to the original interior finish add approximately
1 oz DuPont #4528 flattening compound to a pint of unreduced color.
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