700HP Big Block '64 Ford Galaxie from Ruffian Cars

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Published 2024-02-06
Anyone that knows me knows I'm a massive fan of Chris Ashton and his builds from Ruffian Cars. This is the 3rd build we've shot with Chris and truly one of the most exceptional purpose built vehicles I've ever experienced. Full race chassis, powered by a Shelby 526 cubic inch FE engine with a dogbox transmission and every single inch of this build is to have a semi streetable fully capable big track car so sit back and enjoy the ride...

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All Comments (21)
  • @ssnova3210
    I'm not a massive fan of Fords, I'm not a massive fan of the Galaxie. Having said that, this could be the best car i have ever seen.
  • @carportmods
    Man, I love EVERYTHING about this car. He has great taste. What a smart, gifted dude man.
  • @Michael-lz3bk
    If you’re a car guy this is the best channel on YouTube.
  • @Mike583
    I'm 71,my first car was a one owner,'64 500XL. It was a 2 door,white over red & red interior. It had the 390 4 barrel,auto,floor shifter & console. Big bucket seats & huge back seat/trunk! Bought in 1970. Loved that car. This car is insanely built,beautiful!❤
  • @EvilSSP
    I'm a simple man, I see a Galaxy racecar and I click like.
  • @jayweiss4378
    Comedian Joey Diaz says “American cars scream America”….this does that 100%👍🏻
  • @riccocool
    Car painter for 40 years. This paint job broke my brain. Awesome
  • @Zebrahead6000
    The B-roll footage in this video is incredible. Whoever is in charge of cinematography is awesome. They made sure to get clear concise footage of everything discussed in-detail. Give that guy a raise!
  • Not a galaxy guy and not really a ford guy, but this galaxy is probably one of the nicest built cars I've ever seen. Simply amazing
  • @KingofUrasus
    This guy needs a much larger team. Just the ideas and the way they execute them. I see how he would be incredible at anything he puts his mind to. Living the dream and deserves every second of it!
  • @eb5151
    Best built car you've ever had on here. This guy is like a mad scientist 🤟
  • @Luiz_Calado
    Hey, Shawn! When I got the notification, I saw, 52 minutes! - Who’s got the time? I’m glad I made the time. Thanks a lot for sharing not only your experience of driving such machines but also for the spreading of the word thru the stories of regular people, just like you and I, that contains so much knowledge and truth. I am digging the long format; the new 3D intro is “all right“. Word to the wise: at 44m30s, your crew makes a right turn without a full stop. Edit that off; it can be “incriminating”. 🤔👊🏽❤️‍🔥
  • @GoTerry
    I was almost brought to tears. . . I'll make it short: My dad bought a 63' Wagon, Red..with a 6 cylinder that had a blown engine, the broken rod made a hole in the side of the block... the most anti-cool thing in the world in 1982, I was a senior in high school, and was embarrassed when my friends seen his project, he had bought a welder on a trailer, a behemoth of a monstrosity, he welded it up.. it friggin ran !.. I recall falling for the car when I had seen things like the hood latch, the emblem, amazing. He had made a few hundred bucks on his $50 purchase, I missed that car and bought a 64' Impala wagon, made a wooden console, always said it was lowered but it was stock, worn out and a piece of crap but I loved it, and have had numerous wagons since, currently a Volvo XC70, lowered, and gave my daughter, an 850, Blue with spoiler and chrome wheels, she hated, then loved, now an XC70 .. Love this video, thanks
  • @kingbrutusxxvi
    You're 100% right. Ruffian is definitely the company to watch. I've appreciated so many builders over the years (I've been a gearhead over 50 years) but the first time I saw that Mustang I was blown away. Absolutely perfect cars... even if I'll never afford one. 😉
  • @Foxtrot1967
    Chris "Shaggy" Ashton did an amazing job on this car. Congrats to him and everyone else involved in the build.
  • @Davivd2
    Dude! I literally just finished watching the GT 40 and Mustang video's and then this popped up in my sub feed. That's crazy timing. I love that he just watched Youtube videos and taught himself as he went building the Mustang. This guy is a mad scientist.
  • @Ryan-yj6nb
    Thank you for not throwing an LS in that Galaxy
  • @baddaddy8718
    Ruffian builds street machines that I fall in love with every time I see them. One of the hottest builders of my time, for sure