700HP Big Block '64 Ford Galaxie from Ruffian Cars

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  • 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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  • @carportmods
    @carportmods 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +163

    Man, I love EVERYTHING about this car. He has great taste. What a smart, gifted dude man.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      With you all the way here

    • @carportmods
      @carportmods 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@AutotopiaLA 👍🏾👍🏾

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Thanks for the kind words! 🙏

    • @michaellaprad409
      @michaellaprad409 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      6🎉😅​@@chrisashton7133

    • @carportmods
      @carportmods 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@chrisashton7133 I just saw this reply! My pleasure!🙏🏽

  • @Michael-lz3bk
    @Michael-lz3bk 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +262

    If you’re a car guy this is the best channel on TH-cam.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      Thank you for that!

    • @jjm693
      @jjm693 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Agreed!

    • @motocrossman18
      @motocrossman18 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      100%

    • @ssnova3210
      @ssnova3210 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Agreed

    • @carportmods
      @carportmods 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      It absolutely is! This is better than anything on MotorTrend.

  • @Mike583
    @Mike583 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +243

    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!❤

    • @dylanrc2994
      @dylanrc2994 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I’m 43

    • @danmyers9372
      @danmyers9372 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      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.

    • @kdsboosted4954
      @kdsboosted4954 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      You forgot to mention that it was more than likely affordable as hell lol

    • @Mike583
      @Mike583 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @kdsboosted4954 I don't know what dad payed for it. He got it at my friend's, dad's used car lot.

    • @runslaTe
      @runslaTe 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      700 bhp NA...man what a monster

  • @jayweiss4378
    @jayweiss4378 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +93

    Comedian Joey Diaz says “American cars scream America”….this does that 100%👍🏻

    • @kylesimon
      @kylesimon 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Hahahaha so true

    • @KermitOfWar
      @KermitOfWar 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Was this on the episode where the fellas were smelling salts?

    • @kylesimon
      @kylesimon 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@KermitOfWar yup that’s the one haha

    • @jayweiss4378
      @jayweiss4378 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@KermitOfWar Yes he was telling Joe Rogan about how American Muscle cars scream we’re Americans

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      All the way!!

  • @EvilSSP
    @EvilSSP 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    I'm a simple man, I see a Galaxy racecar and I click like.

    • @jamespell8091
      @jamespell8091 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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.

  • @Zebrahead6000
    @Zebrahead6000 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +54

    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!

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      Thanks for noticing. Really proud of my crew on all their work

  • @eb5151
    @eb5151 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +54

    Best built car you've ever had on here. This guy is like a mad scientist 🤟

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      He’s a genius and a humble kind person. Glad to be friends with Chris

  • @ssnova3210
    @ssnova3210 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    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.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Perfect! It really is a flawless build

  • @freightreadytexas3799
    @freightreadytexas3799 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    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

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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!

    • @freightreadytexas3799
      @freightreadytexas3799 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@chrisashton7133 No problem!! Keep up the amazing work. Can't wait to see the next one

    • @backyardpb
      @backyardpb 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      10000%

  • @riccocool
    @riccocool 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    Car painter for 40 years. This paint job broke my brain. Awesome

    • @sanfranciscobay
      @sanfranciscobay 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      He could have went with a digital camouflage like the Russian Fighter Jets.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Astounding what the paint shop did to bring his vision to life

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      It was a lot of fun!

    • @marcpeters4599
      @marcpeters4599 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      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🫡🙂✌️

  • @kingbrutusxxvi
    @kingbrutusxxvi 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

    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. 😉

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Thank you! I hope we get to keep doing our thing for as long as that can last.

  • @GoTerry
    @GoTerry 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    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

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the comment here!

  • @JohneeB
    @JohneeB 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    Chris's way of building is really a refreshing departure from the usual stuff. Kudos to him and good luck.

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you! We'll keep on keeping on!

  • @KingofUrasus
    @KingofUrasus 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    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!

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      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. 🤞

  • @Luiz_Calado
    @Luiz_Calado 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    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”.
    🤔👊🏽❤️‍🔥

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Thanks for the comment. It had to be long because there’s so much to this build

  • @JoeMicc1973
    @JoeMicc1973 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    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. 👌🏼👌🏼.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you and Chris and his team are the ones to watch imo

  • @AlphaMachina
    @AlphaMachina 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    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.

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      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!

    • @AlphaMachina
      @AlphaMachina 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@chrisashton7133 Ha, nice catch.

  • @honestreviewer3283
    @honestreviewer3283 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I love this, but would love it even more if it had an interior like a Bentley. Like a completely savage-but-comfortable GT car. Awesome work.

  • @Foxtrot1967
    @Foxtrot1967 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Chris "Shaggy" Ashton did an amazing job on this car. Congrats to him and everyone else involved in the build.

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I don't mind this. 😆

    • @Foxtrot1967
      @Foxtrot1967 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@chrisashton7133 Thanks man. It was meant as a compliment because the shag was cool and hip.

    • @matthewla16
      @matthewla16 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@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.

  • @WNVLD
    @WNVLD 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    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!👀

    • @gordocarbo
      @gordocarbo 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      That wont get you a raise, back to work!!
      J/K

  • @sirswerve2493
    @sirswerve2493 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    The FE engine has made legends.

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I am such a huge fan of that motor now.

    • @CJColvin
      @CJColvin 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      my favorite FE has to be the 427 SOHC Cammer V8.

    • @WmArthur
      @WmArthur 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

  • @Elver_Galarga_jugo
    @Elver_Galarga_jugo 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    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

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Really smart like every inch of this build. No detail left unturned

  • @Ryan-yj6nb
    @Ryan-yj6nb 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

    Thank you for not throwing an LS in that Galaxy

    • @nickscotto3605
      @nickscotto3605 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      😂😂😂 hater. 😂😂

    • @Ryan-yj6nb
      @Ryan-yj6nb 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@nickscotto3605 I mean no offense.

    • @nickscotto3605
      @nickscotto3605 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Hahaha, I'm just giving you a hard time. It's a beautiful, badass car. Cheers!

    • @andre49ers
      @andre49ers 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Foreal. I probably would have stopped watching

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I almost did! Still have the motor I bought for it, waiting for us to build a Chevy!

  • @syborgtt
    @syborgtt 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    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.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      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

  • @mikeh1242
    @mikeh1242 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    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.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Race track footage will happen for sure!! That’s its purpose

  • @Jezzafool
    @Jezzafool 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    If I ever win the lottery, Chris is building me a car 😍😁👌

  • @jalopyfreaks
    @jalopyfreaks 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    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.

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      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.

    • @greenhometony
      @greenhometony 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Goodwood....

    • @dannycalley7777
      @dannycalley7777 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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 !!!!!

  • @talonpilot
    @talonpilot 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    If I had an extra mil laying around… I’d have him build me one of these! Its awesome! Good job Chris!

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'd love to build another big car. So much fun!

  • @ironhead9507
    @ironhead9507 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I'm a Mopar guy but that galaxy is sick and the sound is perfect

  • @jayretro510
    @jayretro510 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    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🙏🏼🙏🏼🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks for the input. Was worried about how long it is but it deserved showing all the details. Thank you!

    • @fordallday7347
      @fordallday7347 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      These longer videos are awesome. It's like being in a racecar design class lol

  • @geoff975
    @geoff975 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    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

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks and I feel lucky having the friendship I do with Chris. Very special man right there

  • @jamesshirley5875
    @jamesshirley5875 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    One of the sickest cars I’ve seen built in a long, long time!

  • @conniemccourt7948
    @conniemccourt7948 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    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.😘

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Love hearing that and not surprised. He’s such an impressive humble guy. Love becoming friends and watching his impact on the hobby

  • @karimkalache712
    @karimkalache712 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    im a simple man i see a autotopia video and i click watch :)

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      lol! Thank you 👊

  • @tjjoseph333
    @tjjoseph333 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Swiss watch movement level detail in every element. Mind blowing

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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.

  • @Dominator37
    @Dominator37 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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!!! 😮😂🏁🇺🇸

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Couldn’t agree more. So many morons out there that don’t understand what they’re seeing. Glad you get it

  • @torytaylor693
    @torytaylor693 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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!

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He’s an impressive guy and along with his crew builds vehicles that everyone is taking notice of

  • @danakraushaar3606
    @danakraushaar3606 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    One of my favorite cars of all time. Awesome build and using a FE just makes it better. Fear starts with FE. Respect.

  • @max_archer
    @max_archer 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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.

  • @davehutchins2820
    @davehutchins2820 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    As the builder of a 63 Impala SS with a 600 plus horsepower blown not so small small block, I am most impressed with your work. Jealous, envious and standing with a jaw dropping wide open mouth I am truly impressed. One of the best builds I've ever seen. And yes, thanks for keeping the 427 Ford engine. Their best in my eyes.

  • @thehouseholder5468
    @thehouseholder5468 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    First time I had the pleasure of being in a “ yank job “ was a 60’s galaxy, 16 and hooked ❤

  • @davidtous9514
    @davidtous9514 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    You know I love the FE. Chris you made the right decision there!

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Soooo glad that Shelby makes them. Perfect motor for this car and honestly one of my all time favorite powerplants after owning the Galaxie.

    • @zapcity8992
      @zapcity8992 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I was gonna throw the remote thru the TV if there was gonna be an LS in there

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hah! Don't do that! But I get it . 😁

  • @jeffhaddock4238
    @jeffhaddock4238 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    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.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! And this car blows me away on every level

  • @christophwilhelm6431
    @christophwilhelm6431 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Production on this episode is supreme👌

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you

  • @johnkelly4043
    @johnkelly4043 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    I cant even describe how f ing insanely cool, fresh, retro, evil, amazing, custom, work of art, special, that car is. Look out world Ruffian Cars has arrived. Now if I could just find a pile of cash LMAO

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’m searching for that pile too lol!!

    • @johnkelly4043
      @johnkelly4043 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@AutotopiaLA Dude. Love your vids. That Shelby and now the Fairlane were just loud brute force cars with awesome exhaust notes. Keep up the great work. Thank you.

    • @timh6977
      @timh6977 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      What an Awesome car!! Great guy and so humble. Easy to listen to him explain the reasoning and rationale behind all the great features. One of your best videos yet. Great work!! Tim Australia.

  • @brian_and_the_car
    @brian_and_the_car 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    You know how I feel about this car and the entire Ruffian crew 👍🏼 Nice production Shawn 🙌🏼

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks and we’re on the same page with Chris and his team! Wow on this one!!

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Gotta take you for a ride some time... if you'll fit!

    • @brian_and_the_car
      @brian_and_the_car 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@chrisashton7133 Leg removal under consideration for this opportunity... ;-)

  • @FORDLYFAOTEAROA
    @FORDLYFAOTEAROA 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    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 👌

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Seriously next level!

  • @Skyguy562
    @Skyguy562 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Hell yeah boiiiiii!!!!! Such a sick video! Definitely does justice to the car. Thanks sean and the team for shooting the car

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks! So glad we got to shoot this finally and can’t wait for the Mustang next!!

    • @Skyguy562
      @Skyguy562 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Neither can we. Also just wanted to add really loved the way this video was edited... Super super cool

  • @mortem-tyrannis
    @mortem-tyrannis 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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.

  • @think1stproductions
    @think1stproductions 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    This car is one of the baddest builds on the planet. The amount of time and engineering is next level

  • @ManuaLiberty
    @ManuaLiberty 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This embodies the ideas of a motorsports enthusiast, I can’t wait to see this monster on a track

  • @mmorris4341
    @mmorris4341 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    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.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Next level for sure. So much thought into every inch

  • @carl5536
    @carl5536 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That's a bad ol ride and the person or people brought that Ford Galaxie to a whole new level compared to all the upgrades I've seen throughout the years with that particular year of a Galaxie. I've seen so many of em done so many different ways, this one is spot on

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They nailed it in every way on this one

  • @feelinpump
    @feelinpump 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Even the tiniest parts made by pure science. I'm down! This guy and the whole team are on lvl 999! Keep up the good work!💪

  • @scottiewhitehorn5376
    @scottiewhitehorn5376 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I love the pictures of the crew come especially the hammer scene

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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.

    • @scottiewhitehorn5376
      @scottiewhitehorn5376 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@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

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks!

  • @rpfg12
    @rpfg12 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I’ve never been so impressed by a build before in my life. This is next level. Watch out ring brothers

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Every builder needs to watch out for Chris and his crew imo

  • @kylecurry6841
    @kylecurry6841 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Chris's approach on what to do with your wealth and time after earning the wealth to own cars of this caliber is exactly how I would do it if I had the money... Built not bought

  • @tinaann3323
    @tinaann3323 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My god that’s a beautifully crafted car!!! The paint on the edges looks like ice cream you could eat!!!!! Well done!!!!!!

  • @SRobison1931
    @SRobison1931 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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.

  • @eliverstonadams4
    @eliverstonadams4 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    That's insane . That's a game changer people are going to start building the bigger body cars. Starliner next

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I really hope so. I've been shopping big cars on Craigslist since my first drive in this thing!

  • @Borderline5440
    @Borderline5440 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Chris is like Ian from Forgotten Weapons (AKA Gun Jesus)...but for cars. What an incredible build and cool guy!

  • @BillyJupiter
    @BillyJupiter 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    I thought that back end couldn't get any better. It did! Mans got an eye, and seemingly listens to it. Respect. 👍✌️

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you! I try to not muck it up!

    • @BillyJupiter
      @BillyJupiter 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@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!

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Perfect. We have a lot of irons in the fire!

    • @BillyJupiter
      @BillyJupiter 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@chrisashton7133 And? Finished another one? 😂

    • @BillyJupiter
      @BillyJupiter 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@chrisashton7133 My man. Fastest Gun in The West!

  • @infidel335
    @infidel335 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    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.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Agreed and I’ll add these are purpose built drivers…far from just a show car

  • @slmmdgg
    @slmmdgg 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    that dude builds perfection everytime

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Agreed

  • @tonem427
    @tonem427 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    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.👏🏾👍🏾💪🏾💥

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Mustang coming but this is the one I’ve been waiting for and it finally happened!!

  • @blakeparthenay3049
    @blakeparthenay3049 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Something else impressive about this car that I didn't consider until they had been well into the driving segment is how long they had just been cruising around in this "race car" and no one was dying of heat, the car wasn't pissed off, it was just doing it all no problem. Crazy.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They really built a driver. Not pissed off on the streets and can’t wait to see how it does on a big track

  • @mikedean5595
    @mikedean5595 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Man what a car! Chris and his team build totally cool stuff that obviously works properly too. Awesome!

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Gonna push it a bit harder at the autocross later this month!

  • @Andrew-zx9wx
    @Andrew-zx9wx 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    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.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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 👊

  • @MrUltraworld
    @MrUltraworld 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I saw Larry Chen's video with this car at SEMA. It's nice to see that this car works as nice as it looks. I can see why he's in no hurry to sell it.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It really works and can’t wait to see him hitting tracks with it at some point

  • @CanIbeFrank
    @CanIbeFrank 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This might be the nicest car on earth

  • @Sebrof3
    @Sebrof3 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’m a car guy who is not mechanically gifted AT ALL, lol. I can only add or bolt on what others have made...Watching what Chris creates, in his mind first, then as it screams to life, has got to be what people must’ve felt when a master like Leonardo da Vinci was creating the art that he brought to life. I’m genuinely in awe (and jealous as hell) of such imagination, creativity and mechanical ability. Kudos bro, your rides are amazing

  • @funkateer831
    @funkateer831 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    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👍👍

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Thanks and he’s working on Goodwood…

    • @funkateer831
      @funkateer831 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@AutotopiaLA he will love it my friend 👍👍👍🇬🇧🇺🇸

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Can I crash on your couch? Lol Eager to attend Goodwood some day. Desperate to get the Galaxie there in some form.

    • @funkateer831
      @funkateer831 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@chrisashton7133 ha ha feel free buddy😃👍👍

    • @ilikequiet6474
      @ilikequiet6474 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Definitely need to go to Goodwood.

  • @DKLabs99
    @DKLabs99 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Now I gotta go back and watch the other Ruffian videos because this was awesome.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He’s an extremely talented guy. Everything he does is a wow build!

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You'll get to see Ruffian and @Autotopiala evolve as we have both improved our skill sets over time.

  • @zpduff01
    @zpduff01 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This might be one of the coolest cars ever built

  • @deanmorash4045
    @deanmorash4045 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Such an incredible car, team of skilled people but most of all, Chris is just a great friend and all around guy!

  • @itslev4404
    @itslev4404 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    absolutely sensational. not only in looks(its sexy as), but the detail and planning to set it out, build and execute. Unbelievable!!!!!!!!!!

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They thought through everything

  • @josephcenna7785
    @josephcenna7785 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    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!!

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you! I absolutely love what Chris and the Ruffian team does. Massive fan!

  • @edmawhinney3564
    @edmawhinney3564 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    In my honest opinion, I think the 64 Galaxie is on of the most beautiful cars ever made by any manufacturer

  • @baddaddy8718
    @baddaddy8718 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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

  • @williamsager1238
    @williamsager1238 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Off the chart everything..Car,Builder, Host,Crew.. Movie quality video.. 💯🔥

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you! Chris and his team along with our team…so proud of how this one turned out

  • @swift__
    @swift__ 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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 🤜🏼🤛🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼💨💯

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Totally agree!

  • @robertf4540
    @robertf4540 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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!

  • @danielbuchanan5327
    @danielbuchanan5327 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    HO-LEEEEE-SHIIIT!! What a hell of a badass ride!! I am frikkin OVER THE MOON IN LOVE with this Galaxie!!

  • @offdatgogo
    @offdatgogo 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Shut up and take my money! 🤤🤤🤤
    Had to edit my comment. This beautiful machine has undergone too much to just drop a one liner. I love how every angle, curve & panel has a purposely intended crafting , flow & vibe to it. Just WOW!

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      So much thought and purpose throughout the entire build

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Awesome, thanks for sharing your thoughts! The comment thread here has been an incredible boost to the team!

  • @kelevra558
    @kelevra558 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I would really love to see this outfit build a '57 Thunderbird. With the same exact feel as this masterpiece. Maybe like a super high strung Godzilla? Do a full chassis, fully independent suspension, maybe like cantilever in the back then do a really rad hard top for it. Do like a Shelby'esque wide body, keep the exhaust where it is from the factory in the rear bumper but make it crazier. Nobody has done it before I think it would be so badass man. Lotta work, LOOOTTA WORK....But is it ever not??

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Funny you should say that…stay tuned cause a T Bird is in the Ruffian shop now!

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It's gonna be so good!

    • @kelevra558
      @kelevra558 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AutotopiaLA you gotta be shitting me....

    • @kelevra558
      @kelevra558 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@chrisashton7133 You're an inspiration brother. For real. I won't take too much of your time I just wanna say thank you for sharing your creations with the world man.

  • @mikerobertson3455
    @mikerobertson3455 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Amazing car and interview! Every single design choice is perfect - I can't remember seeing another car where I wouldn't change even a single thing.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same for me. This is perfection

  • @hooligan_56labelle22
    @hooligan_56labelle22 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That's not a race car. It's a beautiful monster automobile. Extremely well done. Thumbs 👍

  • @TheRacingMemes
    @TheRacingMemes 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This galaxie is visually vicious!

  • @scottiebwaaii2602
    @scottiebwaaii2602 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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

  • @JC-gw3yo
    @JC-gw3yo 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love that Chris is a Ford man. Ford has been the American icon that has been with us since Henry Ford himself. Henry Ford raced, then won, and founded FOMOCO

  • @christopherdawes4414
    @christopherdawes4414 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    This is artwork in a functional format. I love the attention to detail, breathtaking.

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! Definitely a blend of art and engineering. I think that's what makes custom car building so special and fun. :)

  • @minnesotatomcat
    @minnesotatomcat 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    God bless him for not putting an LS in that car!!

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hahahah, so close!

    • @f4udhorn
      @f4udhorn 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      HaHa, He was just playing to the Belly Buttons!

    • @paulmortensen6294
      @paulmortensen6294 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      👍👍

    • @Revolution1117
      @Revolution1117 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sacrilege!! Ford motors stay in Fords...period. What a jewel this Galaxie is. Fantastic job, Chris & Ruffian!!

  • @DavidJSmith-hl6kb
    @DavidJSmith-hl6kb 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    BACK IN MY HIGH SCHOOL DAYS A COUPLE OF MY FRIENDS WENT IN TOGETHER TO BUY A 64 FORD GALAXY 500XL WITH A AUTO TRANS AND A GAS GUZZLING FORD 390CI ENGINE!
    YOU MAY NOT CARE, BUT US FORD FANS DO!...SO I AM GLAD YOU KEPT A FORD ENGINE IN A FORD CAR!...I AM JUST SAYING!...GOD BLESS AMERICA! 😇

  • @davemurphy63C10
    @davemurphy63C10 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    HAD to watch this one again. This car blows my mind

  • @AlienBmxican
    @AlienBmxican 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    What a video thumbnail! Scrolled past it and had to click

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awesome! It’s a spectacular build

  • @JamesJones-rg3dn
    @JamesJones-rg3dn 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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.

  • @thomaswhite7157
    @thomaswhite7157 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm by no means a car guy in the strictest sense but that car held my attention and put a huge smile on my face when it hit the road. Extremely cool and artistic build. And apparently super strong. Just wow. And working with the veteran race car builder.

  • @user-cb3ti8qt1w
    @user-cb3ti8qt1w 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    OMG I’m in love with this car. The second you used the cars and good wood as an example in new what you were talking about. I found a couple of different u-tube videos of those cars carving the tracks up sliding through turns. I thought that would great to a modern version of one of those cars. You absolutely nailed it. What a great crew job and vision.

  • @ralphet9416
    @ralphet9416 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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 👍

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      So much thought in every inch of this. Purpose built to drive and look good doing it

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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!

  • @StoneyBrownTV
    @StoneyBrownTV 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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! 😃😄😁

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Awesome, that's so cool! Amazing how early exposure to a cool car can have such a strong impact on you for life!