Unrestored 1964 Ford Galaxie Country Squire Wagon
With classic station wagons growing in popularity, solid project candidates will always attract plenty of attention. For those enthusiasts not in a position to tackle a project build, vehicles like this 1964 Ford Galaxie Country Squire are worth a closer look. This wagon presents superbly, and with 60,000 genuine miles on the clock, it should have many years of faithful service to offer a new owner. Those factors make it easy to understand why it has received spirited bidding since the seller listed it for sale here on eBay. Located in Bee Spring, Kentucky, the action has pushed the price to $17,800. However, it is unsurprising that this remains short of the reserve.
The seller supplies many high-definition photos that paint a rosy picture. The wagon’s Wimbledon White paint shines beautifully, with no evidence of significant problems. A more impressive feature of the exterior is the faux woodgrain trim which is the defining feature of the Country Squire. The vinyl and border material can deteriorate, and matching faded, or damaged pieces can prove difficult to impossible. The buyer won’t face that challenge with this wagon because that feature appears excellent. The panels are as straight as an arrow, while the underside shots reveal this classic as rust-free. The fender skirts and wire wheel covers add a further touch of class to the exterior, while the chrome, trim, roof rack, and glass, look flawless. I’m not sure if I would go so far as to describe the Country Squire’s presentation as perfect, but there’s no doubt it would attract plenty of admiring glances and positive comments wherever it goes.
While buyers in 1964 could order their new Country Squire with a six under the hood, the original owner of this one wanted a decent slice of the performance pie. They selected the 352ci V8 that produced 250hp. The rest of the drivetrain includes a three-speed automatic transmission, power steering, and four-wheel power drum brakes. The Country Squire won’t be mistaken for a muscle car, but its ability to storm the ¼ mile in 17.8 seconds would have been considered respectable in 1964. There appears to be nothing but positive news for potential buyers with this classic. The wagon runs and drives well, with no immediate needs. The seller supplies this YouTube video that includes a walk-around and allows us to hear the V8 running. It sounds as smooth as silk breathing through its dual exhaust. They indicate that the Ford has a genuine 60,000 miles on the odometer, although they fail to mention verifying evidence. They supply some documentation, including some original dealership brochures.
Anyone who has owned a station wagon as a family car will confirm that one of the most damage-prone aspects can be the interior. Small children, kicking feet, dropped ice cream, and an excited family dog can combine to inflict all manner of wear and tear on upholstery and trim. That fate hasn’t befallen our feature Ford. The Red vinyl looks excellent, with only some of the wrinkling you might expect in an original classic of this age. There are no stains, marks, or signs of physical damage. The carpet and dash look excellent, but this interior’s ace has to be the state of the rear cargo area. Unsecured items can bounce and slide in this area, inflicting considerable damage to the carpet and trim. As with the rest of the interior, this aspect of the Country Squire appears excellent. The interior isn’t loaded with luxury extras. It features a factory AM radio and clock, along with an 8-track player mounted on the transmission tunnel.
This 1964 Ford Country Squire is a stunning survivor, and there are two aspects of the seller’s listing that are not surprising. The first is that it has already attracted twenty-five bids with plenty of time left on the auction. The second is that the highest bid remains short of the reserve. I would expect the bidding to climb north of $25,000 before it comes close to the reserve, although a significantly higher figure is possible. If its condition is as exceptional as the listing and photos suggest, a figure of $40,000 is within reach. Regardless of the price, when the hammer falls, somebody could be driving away in a classic station wagon that is ready for some summer adventures. Given the potential, watching this auction could prove entertaining. Even if it is beyond your means, there’s nothing wrong with watching and dreaming.
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Comments
If I wasn’t stockpiling cash to get through the next 2 years? I’d be bidding on this, right now. Gorgeous, classy and kool! I’m always fascinated when I see unrestored cars like this. Most became outdated, traded in and ended up hauling painter’s equipment before being bone yarded.
Stockpiling cash?? Conventional wisdom is to throw it away at anything like it’s toxic waste lol!!
Given the year, condition and location of this stunning wagon, the only thing missing is Odd Job and Bond.
If it was red you could almost guess it was left there after the movie was comp-leted !
Ford Vs. Ferrari
He (the seller) is asking $48,000. Too steep IMO, but I like it a lot! Just not enough to spend 48 large.
Seller is wanting 48k large by the way.
Never saw one of these with fender skirts. Definitely something different that makes this one stand out, and enhances the excellent overall condition of the car…
Mom had one similar in the late 60’s 6 kids to tote around and it held up well. I was hoping for the you tube video showing it “storming “ through the 1/4 mile…
Not a “Galaxie” Country Squire, just a Country Squire. Wagons were still a separate series in ’64 and not part of another series. Also, there were no Galaxies in ’64, just Galaxie 500s.
I like an individual that knows their models!
We had a 1964 GALAXY – Country Sedan Wagon. The Galaxy emblem is also on this Country Squire on the front grill.
There is clearly a Galaxie badge on the grille…
Beautiful 64….would love to own her.
I would love to own it as well but not for what the seller is asking for it.
Beautiful looking car. It’s nice to see an original, unrestored survivor. I hope whoever buys it enjoys it. $17,000 is a bit steep for my taste. However nice it may be, the most I’d be willing to pay would be around $10,000. That’d leave me enough money left over for maintenance, etc.
“I’d be willing to pay…around $10,000.” You and everybody else!
He (Seller) wants 48k for it. I know, I have talked to him.
4 days left, bid to $19,600 and reserve not met.
Love me this wagon, but the skirts would have to go.
My Dad was a Ford/Lincoln/Mercury dealer in Southampton, LI and we lived in an apartment over the dealership. We’d get 2 new cars every year and we had one of these in white with red upholstery.
The only modifications I would consider would be a disc brake upgrade and AC. *Maybe* tint the glass ever so slightly, more of a factory tint. I’m not normally a fan of fender skirts, but they work perfectly on this car. I’m not even a Ford guy but this is a “Wow” car to me, and would be proud to own and show it! I believe my GM collector cars would be happy to share their space with it!
I second your motion to discs and refrigeration. And, at the price it will eventually bring, a “406” badge for the front fender. While dreaming, why not a four speed, too? My guess is $29,700. Plus buyer premium.
I went to look at one that was blue. One of the woodgrain trim pieces had been damaged beyond repair and he had a piece made from real wood from a woody restoration shop. He spent a few years in search of that trim piece to no avail. The handmade wood piece was beautiful and if I had the funds, that would be the way to go!
I’ve wondered about that repair method for the “faux” woodies. It would need a craftsman to pull it off. I’m guessing that there is no Di-Noc maker anymore. Very little call for traditional station wagons, or shooting brakes these days. My memory is of a 1955 210 two door wagon that a man my Father respected had built with a Hydramatic that he described as “drilled for manual shift”. He backed out of our driveway and slapped it into low before it stopped and pulled the front wheels 12 inches off of the ground. OK, maybe only six inches. Still amazing to a 14 year old. And cemented my appreciation of the “cool” factor of wagons.
This is a beautiful Wagon. There can’t be two of these in this condition in this world. I am sure this is the same car that came from the Greensburg area in Pa. It has later model spinner caps on it and that was a dead giveaway for me. I seen it many times on Saturday night cruise ins at the old Green Gate Mall area. It sold a few years back and I wondered just where it ended up. This is truly a well kept example of a original car. I am sure it never seen any of our salted roads or winters outside here in Pa. or it would be junk by now. Whoever gets this car will be pleased with it all around condition !
Skirts give the wagon the led sled look.
Probably the best 64 wagon in the world.
I would cage it, 825CID of Kasse Mountain Motor behind the Racetech bucket seat and Air Shift a Tremec 5 or 6 gear into Winters rear slung low with BIG TIRE 36X17.5 RUBBER.
Hold On and drive that Wagon ANGRY
Straight Axle Fun
As much as I normally like spats, IMO they don’t suit this car, and those fake wire wheels. UGH.
Adding A/C and power disc brakes are a must, zoom in closely, that floor mounted 8 track is a Pontiac factory unit, 69 up, it’s got the 2 Pontiac knobs, my buddy had a 69 Bonneville, had same unit, 68 is a square box
It is now over 23K and still has not met the reserve. Yes, it is nice…but I wonder just how much someone is willing to pay.
They may want 48 large, I hope they get 100K, but being realistic maybe they ought to sell for what is being bid.
Another internet sale that the sellers think is a literal goldmine.
Nice lookin’ Ford wagon! $30,200 RNM with 5 hours to go. Looks like it’s gonna fall short of what the seller wants to get. I immediately thought “$20,000” when I saw the feature pic, boy was I wrong!