Vehicle Description
What you're seeing here is Ford's answer to the Super Duty
Pontiacs, the industrial-strength Mopars, and the 409 Chevy. This
1963 Galaxie 500 hardtop is quite simply Ford's finest example of
the "Gentleman's express." It packs 427 cubic inches, a 4-barrel
carburetor, and a 4-speed, and with an exhaust note straight out of
Valhalla, it also means that people notice when this machine
arrives.
Originally a Z-code 390, this car has been upgraded to 427 cubic
inches. The 427 was a mid-year replacement for the 406, bumping
right up against the NASCAR engine displacement limit. Bright code
J Rangoon Red is this car's original color, and that's really the
only color it could possibly be now that it's been given a serious
horsepower injection. Of course, as an apex predator, you know they
spent some extra time block sanding the bodywork to make sure its
straight, and with that beautiful paint job this car is 100%
extrovert. It just stands out in a crowd like a heavyweight boxer
at the opera. Finish quality is excellent, with doors that fit
right and great gaps all around, all indications of a prizefighter
that has only been to the show field but never used regularly.
Plenty of jewelry helps the upscale Galaxie look the part of Ford's
top-of-the-line machine, including the fender ornaments and
none-too-subtle 427 badges. And I'm still convinced that Ford had
the right idea with their taillights looking like jet exhaust,
particularly on a car that can accelerate like this one does.
The red interior is really the only choice in a bright red luxury
liner, and it has been restored with new seat covers, fresh
carpets, and a restored dash. Buckets with a console-mounted
4-speed is how it came originally and most of the soft parts are
new. The gauges cover the basics, but there are no give-aways like
a column-mounted tach or under-dash gauges, keeping this car
strictly 1963. A correct shifter (they're not reproduced) manages
the 4-speed manual gearbox and the big steering wheel feels great
for managing this big boat. The original AM radio is still in the
dash, but who cares if it works? You'll never use it after you hear
the exhaust note. And yes, the trunk is truly massive, carrying its
spare way up front, but remember that it also helps plant the rear
tires and you're going to need all the help you can get.
The engine is a correct-looking 427 cubic inch mill that accurately
reproduces the original R-code look. But this is no garden-variety
427; no, it's been rebuilt to its original 410-horsepower spec
complete with solid lifters, fresh flat-top pistons, and two
4-barrel Holley carbs on top. The engine bay sparkles with that
highly-detailed look that only high-quality cars can offer, with
every part showing exactly the right finish, right down to the
original cast iron exhaust manifolds. Everything around the engine
is new, too, from the belts and hoses to the ignition system, and
it exhales into a rumbling Flowmaster dual exhaust that sounds
threatening even at idle. The 4-speed manual feeds a 9-inch rear
with 3.00 gears inside, so you don't have to worry about breakage
and it's still very street-friendly. The chassis is detailed for
show with body-colored floors that show off a lot of fresh
hardware. And as the perfect finishing touch, there are vintage
Torque Thrust wheels and 215/70/15 BFGoodrich blackwalls for a
truly industrial look.
Fast and brutal, this is one heck of a find for Ford fans. With it
you can intimidate lesser cars without even starting the engine,
and it's one piece of muscle that truly delivers on the promises
its looks make. Call today!
