1964 Ford Galaxie Rides Low and Quietly, It Is Not What It Seems

It now rides in perfect silence, pretending to be what it's not. The truth is that, behind the low and agressive stance and the factory (re)paint, hides a masterpiece on wheels.

What you are looking at is the brainchild of Conductive Classics, a shop based in Boise, Idaho, specializing in the restoration and electrification of classic cars. While they did the conversion, the body and paintwork were the responsibility of Next Level Customs.

When the Galaxie made its debut back in the late 1950s, Ford offered it with engines ranging from the small-black 3.7-liter straight-six to the 7.0-liter V8. Long gone are the days when this example rocked an ICE under the hood and a soundtrack to match coming out at the back.

The Conductive Classics team started a hell of a journey about four years ago. They completely reengineered the car and transferred it from a dimension of vintage and traditional to one of cutting-edge innovation.

Working around the clock to get to car shows in time
They had done this before, so they mostly knew what to expect. The experts had recently completed the E-Apache truck conversion, and they were planning to electrify a Chevrolet K5 Blazer. However, the battery from a totaled Tesla Model 3, with only 28 miles (45 kilometers) on the clock, did not fit. So they switched to the Galaxie.

The team originally planned to have the Galaxie done in nine months, but they had to squeeze all the work into six months and finish in time for the Holley High Voltage Event in Sonoma, California.
When they were done, they even received an invitation to attend the SEMA Show in 2022, where they stole the show with their EV looking every inch a muscle car. Wouldn't the Dodge Charger Daytona be jealous?

Their Ford Galax-E now rides smoothly and quietly, pushed forward by an electric drivetrain. Finished in blue over a blue and gray interior, and riding low, almost sweeping the ground with its belly, the Ford Galaxie you are looking at might as well go by the name of Ford Galax-E because it is an EV.

A Tesla motor and a custom frame
The electrified restomodded Ford had a Tesla-sourced electric motor installed on the rear axle and tuned to produce around 350 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque.

And the list of modifications is far from over. The vehicle is built on a custom-made frame, rebuilt from the firewall to the rear bumper to make room for the battery pack, and sits on a Tesla Model 3-sourced rear subframe.
The car, a product of the last year of the Galaxie production, now features a Ridetech air suspension, while the Tesla Model 3's braking system stops it when necessary.

The Galaxie was repainted in its original blue paint and sits low on 18-inch Tesla wheels that still display the EV's logo. All the chrome work was painted to match the gunmetal hue of the Tesla wheels.

Vintage vibes might fool you
Despite all the mods, the cabin still gives 1960s vibes. The bench seats and door cards are wrapped in blue and gray vinyl. The three-spoke factory steering wheel frames the stock speedometer, scaled up to 120 mph. However, with all the modifications in place, it is unknown how fast this car can go.

1964 Ford Galaxie conversion
With all the changes, that cabin is the closest thing to the original 1964 Ford Galaxie. However, don’t let that fool you. The car comes with drive modes that can also be selected via smartphone, but the driver doesn't necessarily need the smartphone to drive the car. Shifter selection buttons are placed on the dashboard.
If you expect the EV-typical frunk where the old engine used to be, well, guess again. There is a freezer that keeps the drinks cool for those summer outdoor parties.

A showstopper in its own right, sending shockwaves of surprise through the crowd wherever it goes, the car comes with its downsides, too. It can only travel as far as 125 miles (201 kilometers) before it needs to be plugged in again.

Flaws or patina?
The 75-kWh lithium-ion battery pack of the donor Model 3 stores the necessary energy. The seller blames the brick-like shape of the car for the terrible aerodynamics and, subsequently, low range. The owner also explains that the vehicle weighs only 60 pounds (27 kilograms) more than the Model 3 donor car. However, it has no heating system or air conditioning.

The dealer selling the electric Ford Galaxie is well aware of the car's flaws. It has scratches on the window tint, spots of cracking paint on one of the C-pillars, torn upholstery around the windows, and scratches on the door panels are some of the deficiencies.
But those bring vintage vibes, confirming that the custom Ford really rolled off the assembly line 61 years ago, so maybe the next owner will decide to keep those faults as they are.

The custom 1964 Ford Galax-E is listed for sale on Cars and Bids. With around 20 hours to go, the highest bid reached $15,750. The seller determined a reserve for the conversion. Something tells us it is still light years away from what the most generous user has offered so far. We'll keep you posted.