Vehicle Description
A lower, fastback roofline was added mid-year to improve looks and
make the big cars more competitive on the NASCAR tracks with the
added downforce. This 1963� model, the industry's first official "�
year" model, was called the "sports hardtop" or "fastback" (it
shared this feature with the for 1963� Falcon). Galaxie buyers
showed their preference as the new sports hardtop models handily
outsold the "boxtop" square-roof models. The sports hardtop was
available in both Galaxie 500, and Galaxie 500/XL trim. Ford
continued to offer the FE series 352 in the 1963 full size, as well
as 3 versions of the 390 V8 (regular, high performance, and
police). Five different transmissions were offered for 1963. A
3-speed manual column shift was standard on all models except the
406 V8, which required the heavier duty Borg-Warner 4-speed manual.
Partway through this year and in limited quantities, a new 427
replaced the 406 for racing applications. It was intended to meet
NHRA and NASCAR 7-liter maximum engine size rules. This engine was
rated at a 425 hp with 2 x 4 barrel Holley carburetors and a solid
lifter camshaft. Ford also made available aluminum cylinder heads
as a dealer option. The 1963� was still overweight, however.
Special Tudor Fastback. Available only in Corinthian White with red
vinyl interior, and with a list price of about US$4,200 when a base
Ford 300 went for US$2,324, and XL Fastback was US$3,268,] these
cars came stock with Borg-Warner T-10 four-speed, 4.11:1 rear axle,
heavy-duty suspension and brakes, and were fitted with a fiberglass
hood (a flat piece at first, late in 1963 the popular blister hood
also used on the Thunderbolt, trunk, front fenders, and fender
aprons, as well as aluminum bumpers and mounting brackets,
transmission cases, and bellhousing. Hood springs, heater, trunk
lining and mat, spare wheel and tire (and mounting bracket), trunk
lid torsion bar, jack, lug wrench, one horn (of the stock two),
armrests, rear ashtrays, courtesy lights, and dome light were
removed to reduce weight. The first 20 cars had functional
fiberglass doors, which shaved 25 lb The cars had all
sound-deadening material removed, lightweight seats and floormats,
and no options. They were not factory equipped with cold-air
induction, as the Thunderbolt would be. In addition, they were
built on the 45 lb lighter Ford 300 chassis, originally intended
for a smaller-displacement V8. In all, the 427s were 375 lb lighter
than before 425 lb with the fiberglass doors).
19631/2 500XL Package
Atlanta Factory Built And Atlanta District Office Order.
Excellent Running "Z" Code 390 Engine With Four Barrel
Carburetor
Smooth Shifting 4 Speed Floor Shift Transmission
Full Length Floor Console With Arm Rest
Chrome Engine Dress Up Kit Includes Open Element Air Cleaner And
Valve Covers
Stock Factory AM Pushbutton Radio
Stock Factory Heater
Total Comprehensive Restoration Of A Solid Rust Free Southern
Vehicle
Complete New Professional Chrome And Trim Restoration
Detailed Underside With Chalk And Crayon Markings
Complete Correct Exhaust System
Beautiful Red Bucket Seat Interior With Off White Headliner And
Visors
Sharp Door Panels
New Carpeting
Restored Dash With Beautiful Trim And Gauges
Painted In Gorgeous Ford Rangoon Red Over A Solid Rust Free
Body
Gorgeous Underside
Rolling On Newer Radial White Wall Tires And Ford Wire Hub Caps,
Period Correct Bias Ply Tire Along With Jack Assembly
Show Quality Detail, Ready For The Show Or Cruise Shows..
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This is a consignment vehicle and the information above was
provided by the current owner. We can make no guarantees as to the
accuracy of the above information. However, please understand as
with all pre-owned automobiles, the described condition is
subjective . .
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