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In the ever-thrilling world of 1960s NASCAR, the Ford Galaxie 500 was like the plucky underdog trying to shed a few pounds to keep up with the cool kids. By 1964, it had a makeover, sporting a more aerodynamic look to say, “Hey, I can run fast too!” With a slanted boxtop roof and a new 289 entry-level engine, it was ready to hit the tracks. And if you fancied a little more ‘vroom,’ there was the mighty 427 cu in engine, perfect for zipping past in style.
Ford’s Galaxie strutted its stuff in 1962 and 1963 with style and muscle. The ’62 model, known as “The Lively One,” boasted sporty options like bucket seats and a console, while the ’63 got a facelift, losing its tail fins and gaining a fastback roof for NASCAR flair. Engine swaps were afoot, with the 406 replaced by a ferocious 427 V8, making it a beast on the road. But alas, even with power galore, the Galaxie had a weighty issue—proving you can’t have your cake and eat it too, even if it’s a car!
