Vehicle Description
It's already hard not to love a 1963 Ford Galaxie customized to
look like one of Andy Griffith's Mayberry police cars. But when
this has everything right, from V8 power to working lights &
sirens, then your mind starts to wonder all the cool things you can
do with this affordable and distinct classic.
A '63 Galaxie 500 is already a pretty desirable car even before it
was turned into a nostalgia machine. It's true '60s styling with
large chrome bumper, an extra wide grille, and stylish full-length
trim line. And of course, the rear end was one of the best of the
jet-inspired age with afterburner taillights integrated into the
fender design. Only heightening this vintage appeal is the livery
of Mayberry's finest. The glossy black & white paint, gumball
light, old-school siren, and sheriff badges on the door remind you
of a time when solving a crime meant returning a homemade pie.
The upper-level Galaxie 500 appeal can be seen inside with the
factory-correct red and plenty of bright trim. The artful factory
steering wheel, extra-long speedometer, and AM radio on display all
deliver a time warp kind of feeling. There wasn't much serious
crime in Mayberry, and so the interior gets to be better than the
average cop car. Both rows of seats have insignia trim seats with
comfy cloth inserts. It's this high degree of originality in the
presentation is just another part that makes this classic so
memorable. So family and friends won't complain about riding in the
back of this police car.
Under the hood is Ford's 352 cubic-inch motor. It came from the
Interceptor line of V8s, so it seems quite fitting in this police
car. This big engine has the honest look as if Andy has been
wrenching on it every weekend for the last half-century (or at
least that's what you can tell people.) It delivers the kind of
power you want in a classic American. And the ride delivers that
comfortable feeling you want thanks to power steering, a
three-speed automatic transmission, and the plush big sedan
ride.
We can have some great fun describing this car, and that's the
whole point. Whether you want to lead a parade or just entertain in
your home garage, this is great collectable nostalgia. Call
now!