The Ford Galaxie 500 R-code high-performance bundle for the 1967 mannequin yr included heavy-duty driveline and suspension elements with its 427 cubic inch V8. It contains customized entrance and rear suspension, a brand new differential, cold-extruded axle shafts, and common joints. Moreover, purchasers may specify their 7.0-liter V8s with NASCAR-inspired high-rise heads, a customized consumption manifold, and larger-diameter rectangular consumption ports to supply upwards of 500 horsepower.

By the late 60s, the 427 had proved its deserves in skilled racing and was approaching its twilight years, taking the checkered flag on the 1966 Le Mans 24 Hours that powered the enduring Ford GT. It additionally gathered NHRA championships, set Bonneville velocity data, ignited NASCAR race tracks, and climbed Pikes Peak.

However, the muscle automobile period was in full swing, and large barges with potent V8 engines just like the Galaxie gave technique to smaller, lighter automobiles with equally gigantic powerplants, paving the best way for the muscle automobile period and legendary names like Mustang, Camaro, and GTO.