700HP Big Block '64 Ford Galaxie from Ruffian Cars

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]

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

[@AutotopiaLA]

With you all the way here

[@carportmods]

@@AutotopiaLA 👍🏾👍🏾

[@chrisashton7133]

Thanks for the kind words! 🙏

[@michaellaprad409]

6🎉😅​@@chrisashton7133

[@carportmods]

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

[@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!❤

[@dylanrc2994]

I’m 43

[@danmyers9372]

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]

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

[@Mike583]

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

[@runslaTe]

700 bhp NA...man what a monster

[@Michael-lz3bk]

If you’re a car guy this is the best channel on KZbin.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you for that!

[@jjm693]

Agreed!

[@motocrossman18]

100%

[@ssnova3210]

Agreed

[@carportmods]

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

[@jayweiss4378]

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

[@kylesimon]

Hahahaha so true

[@KermitOfWar]

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

[@kylesimon]

@@KermitOfWar yup that’s the one haha

[@jayweiss4378]

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

[@AutotopiaLA]

All the way!!

[@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!

[@AutotopiaLA]

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

[@eb5151]

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

[@AutotopiaLA]

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

[@riccocool]

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

[@sanfranciscobay]

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

[@AutotopiaLA]

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

[@chrisashton7133]

It was a lot of fun!

[@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!

[@chrisashton7133]

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. 🤞

[@EvilSSP]

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

[@jamespell8091]

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.

[@JohneeB]

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

[@chrisashton7133]

Thank you! We'll keep on keeping on!

[@jerrywestaway9316]

WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!! What An Awesome Car !!!!!!!

[@sirswerve2493]

The FE engine has made legends.

[@chrisashton7133]

I am such a huge fan of that motor now.

[@CJColvin]

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

[@WmArthur]

[@AlphaMachina]

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]

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]

@@chrisashton7133 Ha, nice catch.

[@freightreadytexas3799]

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]

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]

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

[@backyardpb]

10000%

[@tjjoseph333]

Swiss watch movement level detail in every element. Mind blowing

[@chrisashton7133]

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.

[@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. 😉

[@chrisashton7133]

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

[@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”. 🤔👊🏽❤️‍🔥

[@AutotopiaLA]

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

[@jordanlanchbury8095]

These ruffian guys are building beautiful race cars. Literally perfect.

[@zpduff01]

This might be one of the coolest cars ever built

[@jayretro510]

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]

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

[@fordallday7347]

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

[@jamesshirley5875]

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

[@dentman67]

This kid is special. Outstanding!

[@JoeMicc1973]

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]

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

[@Foxtrot1967]

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

[@chrisashton7133]

I don't mind this. 😆

[@Foxtrot1967]

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

[@matthewla16]

@@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.

[@danakraushaar3606]

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

[@chrisashton7133]

Nice, thank you!

[@truthseeker2587]

This gentleman is a freaking genius!

[@davemurphy63C10]

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

[@WNVLD]

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]

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

[@christophwilhelm6431]

Production on this episode is supreme👌

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you

[@smokeylovesfire1589]

This builder is a genius.

[@plynwow]

Big block Ford motors are the best sounding engines on the market!

[@mikeh1242]

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]

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

[@steveblyth341]

I love this build!!! This Galaxy is frigen awesome!!

[@etravix]

SMH, a cool over the top, attention to detail, craftsmanship extraordinaire build. Thanks for sharing.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Perfection imo

[@johnbehneman1546]

A TOTALLYAWSOME VIDEO !!!!! A MUST WATCH!!!!!! TOTALLY AWSOME FABRICATION SKILLS!!!!!! A TOTALLYAWSOME BUILD!!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thanks for watching. Glad you like this car as much as I do. Wow build for sure!

[@AlienBmxican]

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

[@AutotopiaLA]

Awesome! It’s a spectacular build

[@williamsager1238]

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

[@AutotopiaLA]

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

[@mikedean5595]

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

[@chrisashton7133]

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

[@CanIbeFrank]

This might be the nicest car on earth

[@theshark2804]

I love the thinking outside of the lines approach

[@jeffhaddock4238]

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]

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

[@oldheadneverlacking7010]

That gt40 is cold blooded, gahhhdayummmmm!!!!

[@cafspeedshop4173]

I can watch this 1000 times! Best video so far.

[@syborgtt]

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]

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

[@slmmdgg]

that dude builds perfection everytime

[@AutotopiaLA]

Agreed

[@Woke84]

This is the baddest car on the show I’ve ever seen 😮‍💨👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@danielbuchanan5327]

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

[@cdub015]

That car is perfect, I wouldn't change anything... perfection

[@chrisashton7133]

Daaaang, that's awesome, thanks for the kind words! Love that!

[@BillyJupiter]

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

[@chrisashton7133]

Thank you! I try to not muck it up!

[@BillyJupiter]

@@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]

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

[@BillyJupiter]

​@@chrisashton7133 And? Finished another one? 😂

[@BillyJupiter]

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

[@bevans8549]

The thought and design, how well thought out everything is, just blows my mine. Awesome, Awesome work I love it!!!

[@feelinpump]

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]

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

[@chrisashton7133]

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]

@@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]

Thanks!

[@rickeyracer44]

wow, absolutely wow. That is an amazing hot rod.

[@chrisashton7133]

Thank you! I am honestly stoked that it's so streetable. Just means I get to drive the hell out of it!

[@honestreviewer3283]

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.

[@deanmorash4045]

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

[@Ytfrot]

Daymn galaxies, love them

[@Skyguy562]

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

[@AutotopiaLA]

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

[@Skyguy562]

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

[@Joab-tn6vf]

A true one of a kind creation, tops off to the Artist !!!!

[@user-cb3ti8qt1w]

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.

[@jamesshirley5875]

Watching him beat on it makes it even better!

[@chrisashton7133]

This was so much fun. Those are the Galaxie's first burnouts! Hopefully the first of many years worth of elevens to come!

[@Mickyboyx]

What an amazing build Chris & his team wow 🤙😎

[@user-up8sn1xv7k]

Thanks for look at the best car ever WOW...

[@tswinter1]

In '67 I bought 64 galaxy 500xl canary yellow with black buckets and blk vinyl top...loved that car !!!❤

[@christophwilhelm6431]

I love the Ruffian style. Amazing choices.

[@chrisashton7133]

Oooh nice! That's good! We're definitely doing our own thing and happy to hear that it's landing well for other people!

[@christophwilhelm6431]

@@chrisashton7133 You have really established yourself over other shops. It doesn't have to do with time in the game it's more about quality and uniqueness of builds. I mean, I was amazed by the mustang but the gt40 just put it in cement.

[@chrisashton7133]

Thank you! 👍

[@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.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Perfect! It really is a flawless build

[@tinaann3323]

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

[@max_archer]

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.

[@St.Maurice]

His builds are totally insane!!! Every car!!!! Especially the Ford GT!!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

He nails it every time imo

[@davidaguirre-cl3iv]

SICK ASS GALAXIE!!!! Nothing like seeing these big cars hit those turns in those Goodwood videos!!

[@chrisashton7133]

I love watching the Good wood videos. Bucket list event to attend, for sure!

[@fasterthanyou4997]

Ruffian cars are here to stay

[@tonem427]

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]

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

[@davidtous9514]

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

[@chrisashton7133]

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]

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

[@chrisashton7133]

Hah! Don't do that! But I get it . 😁

[@T-Tronic]

This man's choice in cars, style and execution is so radical and refreshing. I am absolutely blown away by these automobiles. The build quality and the detail is nothing short of magnificent. Wow !

[@mikerobertson3455]

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]

Same for me. This is perfection

[@geoff975]

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]

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

[@infidel335]

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]

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

[@mortem-tyrannis]

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.

[@OscarHernandez-ym4hx]

All time favorite movie, " Days of Thunder". When they design and build the race car. You really taken it to a different level and it really sounds like it belongs on a racetrack. Thank You.

[@christopherdawes4414]

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

[@chrisashton7133]

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

[@Dominator37]

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]

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

[@knowahnosenothing4862]

Such a beautiful thing when someone makes their dreams come true. Looks awesome.

[@AutotopiaLA]

That’s the truth!

[@mrsimo7144]

Absolute stunner! Thanks guys.

[@swift__]

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]

Totally agree!

[@mmorris4341]

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]

Next level for sure. So much thought into every inch

[@bobleenko512]

Chris.....love the FORD slant to the first cars. Keep em coming. Btw. TORINO........TORINO.........TORINO

[@chrisashton7133]

I want to build a 68 Torino so bad!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Torino would be really cool to see from him

[@ironhead9507]

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

[@FORDLYFAOTEAROA]

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]

Seriously next level!

[@davehutchins2820]

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.

[@jgwolf711]

A Prime example of True Passion! "The Force is strong in this one"! PHENOMINAL NO stone unturned creation man! Sounds like you skipped every one of them along the way.

[@unlockyourgenius]

yalll keep up the editing upgrades on the channel, showcasing these beauts nicely!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you and we’re pushing harder than ever to make great videos

[@funkateer831]

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]

Thanks and he’s working on Goodwood…

[@funkateer831]

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

[@chrisashton7133]

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

[@funkateer831]

@@chrisashton7133 ha ha feel free buddy😃👍👍

[@ilikequiet6474]

Definitely need to go to Goodwood.

[@itslev4404]

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

[@AutotopiaLA]

They thought through everything

[@thehouseholder5468]

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

[@robertf4540]

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!

[@brian_and_the_car]

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

[@AutotopiaLA]

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

[@chrisashton7133]

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

[@brian_and_the_car]

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

[@StoneyBrownTV]

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]

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

[@FullTimeGT]

Another Homerun, what a beautiful Galaxie!

[@sickjohnson]

Talk about taking a build to the next level...just unreal!🤯

[@chrisashton7133]

Definitely hoping to spend less time on future builds! This was extreme!

[@JamesJones-rg3dn]

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.

[@jalopyfreaks]

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]

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]

Goodwood....

[@dannycalley7777]

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 !!!!!