High Performance 390: 1964 Ford Country Squire Wagon

It can be too easy to throw the term “total package” at any classic car, but that could be appropriate for this 1964 Ford Country Squire. Not only does it present beautifully following a total restoration, but the V8 under the hood should endow it with the performance to match those good looks. The spirited bidding seems to prove that plenty of people like what they see with this wagon. Located in Woodstock, Connecticut, you will find the Country Squire listed for sale here on eBay. Twenty-four bids have pushed the price to $16,666, and with time left on the listing, there’s scope for that figure to climb higher.

I have always felt that the 1964 Galaxie was one of the most attractive vehicles produced by Ford during the 1960s. Its lines are crisp and clean, and the Country Squire wagon derivative continued that theme. Our feature wagon presents superbly, which is hardly surprising when considering its recent history. A previous owner treated this Wimbledon White wagon to a total restoration, and it seems that it was worth the effort. The paint shines beautifully, with no evidence of flaws or defects. The same is true of the faux woodgrain trim, while the chrome sparkles as impressively as the paint. The panels are as straight as an arrow, but the lack of rust may draw some potential buyers. The panels appear completely clean, and the limited underside shots reveal no problems. The glass seems flawless, and the period-correct American Racing wheels add a perfect finishing touch and indicate that this Ford could be more than a pretty face.

This Country Squire offers a potent drivetrain combination that should provide some muscle to back its good looks. The wagon features a 390ci V8, a three-speed automatic transmission, power steering, and power front disc brakes. In standard form, that V8 would have produced 300hp. That was enough to launch the 4,398lb Country Squire through the ¼ mile in 16.5 seconds. However, the buyer won’t find themselves with 300hp under their right foot. The seller indicates that this is a High-Performance V8, and it does feature some visible upgrades. These include a better intake and carburetor, ceramic-coated headers, and a custom dual exhaust. There may be further internal upgrades that could see the figure climb beyond 350hp. I don’t see that as bad because I can’t remember hearing an enthusiast complain about their classic car having too much power! The seller indicates that the wagon runs and drives exceptionally well, so if you feel like flying in and driving home, this Ford may be just the vehicle for such an adventure.

Turning our attention to the Country Squire’s interior reveals a lot to like. We are confronted with a sea of Red trim, from the vinyl to the carpet and dash. It presents superbly, with no issues or significant problems. If I decided to treat it harshly for a moment, the builder chose to equip the wagon with front bucket seats and a factory console. A Hurst Pro-Matic 2 shifter pokes out of the console, but it has no shifter quadrant. This gives it an unfinished appearance and is something that I would address as a priority. Otherwise, it appears to need nothing. The creator installed some aftermarket gauges to monitor the health of that fantastic V8, but the rest of the interior is untouched. It isn’t loaded with luxury options, but the factory clock and push-button AM radio are intact.

Ford produced 46,690 examples of the Country Squire in 1964, and the numbers were split almost exactly 50/50 between the six and nine-seat derivatives. This 1964 Country Squire has generated plenty of interest, but that begs the question of where the seller may have set the reserve. Recent market results suggest that it should easily race past $30,000 before hitting the mark, although $40,000 is not out of the question. However, I will give you something else to consider. I have located this Ford listed on another site with a price of $42,950. If you are genuinely interested in it, you should probably monitor the auction carefully. Slipping in a late bid could see you become its new owner, and if you can do so without paying the price listed on the other site, that could leave some money in your pocket to put towards a road trip. I can’t see anything wrong with that, can you?