700HP Big Block '64 Ford Galaxie from Ruffian Cars
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.พ. 2024
- 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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Man, I love EVERYTHING about this car. He has great taste. What a smart, gifted dude man.
With you all the way here
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Thanks for the kind words! 🙏
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@@chrisashton7133 I just saw this reply! My pleasure!🙏🏽
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.
Perfect! It really is a flawless build
If you’re a car guy this is the best channel on TH-cam.
Thank you for that!
Agreed!
100%
Agreed
It absolutely is! This is better than anything on MotorTrend.
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!❤
I’m 43
I’m 68 and my first car, purchased in 1973 was a mint one owner 1970 Mach 1. It was lime green metallic with white deluxe comfort weave interior and rear window slats. It had the base 351W 2bbl and an auto. It wasn’t very fast but it was a real looker! I loved that car.
You forgot to mention that it was more than likely affordable as hell lol
@kdsboosted4954 I don't know what dad payed for it. He got it at my friend's, dad's used car lot.
700 bhp NA...man what a monster
Comedian Joey Diaz says “American cars scream America”….this does that 100%👍🏻
Hahahaha so true
Was this on the episode where the fellas were smelling salts?
@@KermitOfWar yup that’s the one haha
@@KermitOfWar Yes he was telling Joe Rogan about how American Muscle cars scream we’re Americans
All the way!!
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!
Thanks for noticing. Really proud of my crew on all their work
Best built car you've ever had on here. This guy is like a mad scientist 🤟
He’s a genius and a humble kind person. Glad to be friends with Chris
Car painter for 40 years. This paint job broke my brain. Awesome
He could have went with a digital camouflage like the Russian Fighter Jets.
Astounding what the paint shop did to bring his vision to life
It was a lot of fun!
I'm 54 years old, grew up hearing big old cars like these referred to as "boats" and "battleships" - whomever made the decision to use the camouflage paint scheme AND colors is both genius and funny! It is literally a nod to WWII battleships👌🤌👍👏👏👏 this coming from an Army Desert Sabre vet🫡🙂✌️
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. 😉
Thank you! I hope we get to keep doing our thing for as long as that can last.
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!
Thank you. Would love to be able to add a few more to the team this year. Hopefully we can line up one or two client builds. 🤞
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
Thank you! This is the my personal favorite so far but we do have some other brand cars in the works. I love them all!
@@chrisashton7133 No problem!! Keep up the amazing work. Can't wait to see the next one
10000%
Chris's way of building is really a refreshing departure from the usual stuff. Kudos to him and good luck.
Thank you! We'll keep on keeping on!
I'm a simple man, I see a Galaxy racecar and I click like.
I have never noticed a 64 to be a race car. This thing trips me out. There may be a few 427 cars but they don't seem to be out there at all.
Swiss watch movement level detail in every element. Mind blowing
Thank you! Props to Shawn and his team for putting together a great video where we could share a lot of the details with everyone.
Having worked with Chris for a while now and knowing how much time and thought is put into the design alone, it’s awesome to see all the hard work and hours by the team highlighted in a badass video like this! This car is nuts, and I’m so excited for the next ones!👀
That wont get you a raise, back to work!!
J/K
The little yellow accents on the car are an awesome touch. I love how the tow loop on the rear carries up into the "F" in FORD.
Easter egg - the tow hook makes a "U" so the back of the car quietly says "F U" as sort of a middle finger to expectations that a big car like this doesn't make sense on a race track! Imma do it anyway!
@@chrisashton7133 Ha, nice catch.
The FE engine has made legends.
I am such a huge fan of that motor now.
my favorite FE has to be the 427 SOHC Cammer V8.
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”.
🤔👊🏽❤️🔥
Thanks for the comment. It had to be long because there’s so much to this build
Chris’ Galaxie is absolute perfection!
Thank you to the whole team at ATLA for doing a full build feature…def took production to next level!!! 🙌🏼. Really been excited to see this. I am constantly amazed at Chris’s meticulous concentration on every aspect of the full build…down to the smallest details. 👌🏼👌🏼.
Thank you and Chris and his team are the ones to watch imo
WOW!!! Come on man, this car is magnificent! Handmade this and bespoke that, the sheer brilliance of this car leaves me speechless. I love this channel dude. I can't wait to see his next car. I can't wait to see the next car on the channel. So very cool. Good for you bro.
Thank you! And this car blows me away on every level
Race Car First. This is the best episode, great quality crew! Chris walking us thru fabrication of the car and all of the knowledge, engineering and skill's needed to do this and how race car it is, different animal. Everything looked great. 7,000 hrs. Labor, wow. I'd like to see an episode with it on a racecourse where it belongs, the highway doesn't give it justice as to the full capabilities of this race car. We all had the same smiles on our faces that you guys had on the road. I just ordered the coffee table build book they have on website.
Race track footage will happen for sure!! That’s its purpose
One of the sickest cars I’ve seen built in a long, long time!
Chris "Shaggy" Ashton did an amazing job on this car. Congrats to him and everyone else involved in the build.
I don't mind this. 😆
@@chrisashton7133 Thanks man. It was meant as a compliment because the shag was cool and hip.
@@chrisashton7133man this is one amazing build. Every single little detail has a purpose and works amazing. Not only is it a functional piece of work, it is a beautiful piece of art.
I was blown away by this car at Sema and I can’t tell you how excited I was to get a notification that you shot the car. Then to find out it was 52 minutes was even more exciting. Great job and I can’t wait for the next episode from you guys.
Thank you. So glad this got to happen and it had to be long because it’s such a deep build. His 67/68 Mustang will happen in the next couple of weeks most likely
One of my favorite cars of all time. Awesome build and using a FE just makes it better. Fear starts with FE. Respect.
Nice, thank you!
By far the best break down and in-depth detail of a car!!
I love the longer 50 min sessions especially when it went into the psychological breakdown of the car in the style and the functional🙏🏼🙏🏼🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯
Thanks for the input. Was worried about how long it is but it deserved showing all the details. Thank you!
These longer videos are awesome. It's like being in a racecar design class lol
Thank you for not throwing an LS in that Galaxy
😂😂😂 hater. 😂😂
@@nickscotto3605 I mean no offense.
Hahaha, I'm just giving you a hard time. It's a beautiful, badass car. Cheers!
Foreal. I probably would have stopped watching
I almost did! Still have the motor I bought for it, waiting for us to build a Chevy!
Production on this episode is supreme👌
Thank you
You are the luckiest guy in the planet, firstly to know him and secondly to be doing what you do, holy crap, wow wow wow
Thanks and I feel lucky having the friendship I do with Chris. Very special man right there
Holy crap, this is really close to the build I've been dreaming of for the last few years. Mine would look more vintage and keep a bit more of an interior, but the whole basic concept of a Galaxie body on a custom race chassis with modern suspension etc., built to tear it up at the track and in the canyons, hits the nail on the head.
Man what a car! Chris and his team build totally cool stuff that obviously works properly too. Awesome!
Gonna push it a bit harder at the autocross later this month!
WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!! What An Awesome Car !!!!!!!
I bet you really appreciated that gas pedal when he said he could snap the throttle shut if it got stuck. Not throwing digs, just a really smart move
Really smart like every inch of this build. No detail left unturned
If you were to look in the dictionary under Bad Ass.....well, there you go!
The attention to detail is off the chain!
Well done!
This dude is a mad scientist with cars, hes on level with the vicious mustang this car just lacks the interior but its not supposed to be fancy. Can't wait to see what they do next.
Hell yeah boiiiiii!!!!! Such a sick video! Definitely does justice to the car. Thanks sean and the team for shooting the car
Thanks! So glad we got to shoot this finally and can’t wait for the Mustang next!!
Neither can we. Also just wanted to add really loved the way this video was edited... Super super cool
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
Thanks for the comment here!
In '67 I bought 64 galaxy 500xl canary yellow with black buckets and blk vinyl top...loved that car !!!❤
Ruffian Cars are right up there with the Ring Brothers on creating some extreme, beautiful machines! I cannot wait to see what Chris and the team are gonna build next.
Agreed and I’ll add these are purpose built drivers…far from just a show car
Damn thats cool. I'm actually old enough to remember seeing these race in England back in the day. By the time I was about 6 or 7 they'd all but vanished in favour of the lighter Mustang but there were still a few racing. I used to go and watch the racing with a friend of my father, his son was a huge soccer fan and would go to soccer matches with my dad, I was into cars and hated soccer so would go watch the racing with him. lol But I'll never forget my first encounter with a Galaxie, we were standing near the pit wall up close to the track, it was the 70's what can I say, when a Galaxie came thundering out onto the track, The sound the smell, everything was just incredible. Love them ever since.
Daaaang!! That's such a cool introduction and what a special moment in time. That's exactly why I built this beast! Thanks for sharing.
Goodwood....
JF .............I'm old and to time we would get old film footage from the UK ........Jack Sears in the 63s and Jimmy Clark in the Cortinas !!!!!
I love this build!!! This Galaxy is frigen awesome!!
This might be one of the coolest cars ever built
WOW ,truly an engineering marvel,fantastic craftsmanship, helps that I'm an old Galaxy lover I guess,would make a great daily driver. All aluminum FE big block,can you say nitrous anyone.
Thanks for sharing that beauty with us.
Man! When you see builds on this channel,It seems like there's nothing out there that could beat them in any aspect,but this thing... Next level geeking 👌
Seriously next level!
HO-LEEEEE-SHIIIT!! What a hell of a badass ride!! I am frikkin OVER THE MOON IN LOVE with this Galaxie!!
Mann..that galaxy is beyond over the top. Makes my head spin try to understand it. Sweet ride. 👍
I love the thinking outside of the lines approach
You have had some badass cars on the channel but, this one is completely insane! The attention to detail is next level. Out of this world amazing build. My favorite.
Next level for sure. So much thought into every inch
That dude is such a good fit with alot of talent. I hope his business keeps getting recognized for awesome rides. Love it thanks for killer video.
I’m confident lots of recognition is happening and will continue to build as word gets out on Chris and his crew
that dude builds perfection everytime
Agreed
Off the chart everything..Car,Builder, Host,Crew.. Movie quality video.. 💯🔥
Thank you! Chris and his team along with our team…so proud of how this one turned out
im a simple man i see a autotopia video and i click watch :)
lol! Thank you 👊
You know how I feel about this car and the entire Ruffian crew 👍🏼 Nice production Shawn 🙌🏼
Thanks and we’re on the same page with Chris and his team! Wow on this one!!
Gotta take you for a ride some time... if you'll fit!
@@chrisashton7133 Leg removal under consideration for this opportunity... ;-)
If I had an extra mil laying around… I’d have him build me one of these! Its awesome! Good job Chris!
I'd love to build another big car. So much fun!
absolutely sensational. not only in looks(its sexy as), but the detail and planning to set it out, build and execute. Unbelievable!!!!!!!!!!
They thought through everything
Chris's art in high school was breathtaking. He was a thoroughly decent kid with amazing talent.
Most of the automotive stuff is over my head but I love to watch the videos to listen to our genius kid talk about his work. We knew he would do well.😘
Love hearing that and not surprised. He’s such an impressive humble guy. Love becoming friends and watching his impact on the hobby
I'm a Mopar guy but that galaxy is sick and the sound is perfect
Such a beautiful thing when someone makes their dreams come true. Looks awesome.
That’s the truth!
OMG you are covering the Galaxy... That's one of the baddest rides I've seen come out of SEMA in a long time. His fast back Stang is amazing...Thank you.👏🏾👍🏾💪🏾💥
Mustang coming but this is the one I’ve been waiting for and it finally happened!!
wow, absolutely wow. That is an amazing hot rod.
Thank you! I am honestly stoked that it's so streetable. Just means I get to drive the hell out of it!
This kid is special. Outstanding!
Very cool. The attention to detail is amazing. Looks really fun to drive. Good job.
Unreal how good this build is to drive
Outstanding shoot Shawn!!!! I’ve been waiting for this one. SO Bad Ass!!!
Thanks. So glad it finally happened!
Okay, I’ve been a subscriber since 2020, and THIS is my favorite build you’ve showcased! Not only that, but the videography and those gorgeous drone shots were sublime. I can’t imagine how proud Chris and his team are of what they’ve accomplished with this Galaxie. Feeling like I’m picking my jaw off the floor. I’m not kidding when I say I’m saving this one to which again. It’s almost like this should be payed content (please don’t though!). Seriously, thank you to Chris, Ruffian, Sean, and everyone involved in bringing this to us.
Wow! Thank you for such a cool comment. Chris and his team are on fire and I’m beyond proud of the work my team is putting in on 2024 content. Been pushing harder than ever! Thank you 👊
That 500 is of a Galaxy purely of it's own.
This is my favorite AutotopiaLA vehicle overview, thus far.
Chris' level of attention to this build and the quality of finish on the Galaxy is Top tier!
That ending slippery takeoff with the accompanying exhaust note was Purrrfect!
He’s an impressive guy and along with his crew builds vehicles that everyone is taking notice of
This car is one of the baddest builds on the planet. The amount of time and engineering is next level
Agreed all the way
Genius.
Awesome Video of the Ruffian Galaxie, well done build, Hope for the other Mustang soon
Mustang coming soon
You know I love the FE. Chris you made the right decision there!
Soooo glad that Shelby makes them. Perfect motor for this car and honestly one of my all time favorite powerplants after owning the Galaxie.
I was gonna throw the remote thru the TV if there was gonna be an LS in there
Hah! Don't do that! But I get it . 😁
Chris's builds are amazing & have so many hidden details. It's always a great video to watch him talk about his builds.
Now that it's him & his team, there's no stopping what they can do.
This is artwork in a functional format. I love the attention to detail, breathtaking.
Thank you! Definitely a blend of art and engineering. I think that's what makes custom car building so special and fun. :)
I’ve never been so impressed by a build before in my life. This is next level. Watch out ring brothers
Every builder needs to watch out for Chris and his crew imo
That car is perfect, I wouldn't change anything... perfection
Daaaang, that's awesome, thanks for the kind words! Love that!
Favorite interview by far! Being in my early 20s with a 64 Galaxie 500xl as well and only living this dream cause my dad had one. And when I asked what car he would ever want back he said that galaxie. Greatest galaxie build by far and hope to see it in person one day soon
Talk about attention to details. This car is not popular for me but seeing this one makes me feel like i would love to own one
Yes, gearing sound was satisfying.... Also, am wearing headphones and love how you enhanced the audio; most notably near the end of the vid. Example: @47:42
Constantly trying to make better videos here. Thanks for noticing
I thought that back end couldn't get any better. It did! Mans got an eye, and seemingly listens to it. Respect. 👍✌️
Thank you! I try to not muck it up!
@@chrisashton7133 No problem, credit where it's Due. I think there are a lott of people thanking you giving us something new and authentic to drewl over. Will happily wait on another!
Perfect. We have a lot of irons in the fire!
@@chrisashton7133 And? Finished another one? 😂
@@chrisashton7133 My man. Fastest Gun in The West!
Absolutely wicked built. Thanks for sharing all the details. Keep it up Shawn! 👍
Thanks for watching. Wow build for sure
Damn I'm truly in love with this car and company! First the mustang, GT40 and now this?? 🥰🥰🥰🤘🤘👍👍
Same for me. Love everything he does
His styling is super sick💯🔥 one of the best builders out there
Totally agree
Wow what a great video! That car is amazing!! Great build Chris! I can see the awesome changes to your videos that make everything come alive. Great job Autotopia! Love everything about this video. Wow wow wow
Thank you and so glad we captured this one. The team did a great job
Agreed. The quality of the recent Autotopiala videos is through the roof!
That gt40 is cold blooded, gahhhdayummmmm!!!!
That's not a race car. It's a beautiful monster automobile. Extremely well done. Thumbs 👍
I'm in love with this car!! This is just a work of art! I've been a Ford guy my entire life and I do love the Galaxie. My uncle had one of these when I was a kid and loved the way it sounded when it started up. He would've loved this one. Beautiful work gentlemen. Such amazing cars. I am certainly a fan now. Lol! 😃😄😁
Awesome, that's so cool! Amazing how early exposure to a cool car can have such a strong impact on you for life!
I'm from the UK and regularly go to the Goodwood Revival,hearing these massive v8s mix it with our 4 cylinder cars is just insane....love your videos dude,this one is just another level...American classics such as this are just pure emotion.
Keep up the great work.
Much love from the UK👍👍
Thanks and he’s working on Goodwood…
@@AutotopiaLA he will love it my friend 👍👍👍🇬🇧🇺🇸
Can I crash on your couch? Lol Eager to attend Goodwood some day. Desperate to get the Galaxie there in some form.
@@chrisashton7133 ha ha feel free buddy😃👍👍
Definitely need to go to Goodwood.
Another masterpiece from the Legend Chris . One of my favorite builds . I can't even imagine what is coming next .
He literally has everyone of my dream cars! Ford life ❤well done sir
All the greatest hits! So many incredible Ford cars still to do!
Got the chance to meet Chris at last weekends GNRS. Such a down to earth and humble guy. He had the '67 Mustang there, the work was incredible
That Galaxie is one of my favorite cars of all time ,ever.. of my time on this planet (37yrs) Super super badass, insanely well done, there’s not any words I could use to describe how great that that Galaxie is. Super F’n awesome 🤜🏼🤛🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼💨💯
Totally agree!
I love the pictures of the crew come especially the hammer scene
Hah! That was an intense moment. Reassembling the car after paint and coating and realizing that there wasn't enough clearance between one of the header primary tubes and the engine mount. We needed to dent the tube while causing as little damage to the finish as possible.
@@chrisashton7133 my bad man it's seriously look like you guys were just acting like you were hammering something I got a good laugh anyway it's a beautiful machine
Thanks!
I’ve never seen a car on this channel that has left me speechless….until now. Sick build
Sweeeeeet!! Thanks for the kind words. I loved shooting this video and the Autotopiala team did an amazing job in a short amount of time. Might be my favorite video feature ever. :)
Very cool car Chris. Its amazing! Thanks for showing your creation.
Excellent episode once again Shawn
Thanks. Chris and his team killed it on this!
Much appreciated! So glad that Shawn and team were willing to put in so much time and effort to make it happen.
That's insane . That's a game changer people are going to start building the bigger body cars. Starliner next
I really hope so. I've been shopping big cars on Craigslist since my first drive in this thing!
SICK ASS GALAXIE!!!! Nothing like seeing these big cars hit those turns in those Goodwood videos!!
I love watching the Good wood videos. Bucket list event to attend, for sure!
This embodies the ideas of a motorsports enthusiast, I can’t wait to see this monster on a track
Chris has amazing taste and attention to detail! All of his builds are outstanding.
Thank you!
Love this channel!! I'm a GM guy ,but DAMN!! those Fords and the stying Chris incorporates...just fascinating!! Completely mind blowing and sensory overload watching these videos! I love how u show the cars on the road and your comments!!
Thank you! I absolutely love what Chris and the Ruffian team does. Massive fan!
Watching him beat on it makes it even better!
This was so much fun. Those are the Galaxie's first burnouts! Hopefully the first of many years worth of elevens to come!
This builder is a genius.
Shawn , i swear you could build a car that would smoke a SR 71 BLACKBIRD and somebody would have a baseless comment about paint choice or the air conditioning is too cold …LOL.. That galaxy is so awesome it makes me want to move to California just to listen…great video!!! 😮😂🏁🇺🇸
Couldn’t agree more. So many morons out there that don’t understand what they’re seeing. Glad you get it
I started watching this and thought it was 'just another hot rod'; but wow, this car has been so thought through, every detail based on the fundamentals of a track car, love it 👍
So much thought in every inch of this. Purpose built to drive and look good doing it
Thank you! I'd like to say that we did our homework but it's more like the result of an addiction to going fast!