This is a genuine 427-425 horsepower R code Galaxie 500 XL.
Documented with build sheet which is very rare to have. Listed in
the registry. Frame off restored to factory condition, #s matching
throughout. Born in San Jose and lived in Arizona.
EXTERIOR: Laser straight, rust free, damage free body. Everything
fits perfectly well. Doors shut like a new car. Beautiful Viking
blue. The paint job shows really well, has just a few minor
imperfections. All the trim is straight and shiny. The emblems
sparkle, spears on top the fenders look new, the grill is straight
and shiny. Bumpers have been rechromed. Has mint condition deluxe
mirror. Reproduction Firestone tires on 15 inch Kelsey Hayes
wheels. Glass is crystal clear. Jambs are tidy, weatherstrips are
good.
INTERIOR: Inside the car is immaculate. Boy, this is a good looking
interior. The XL comes with bucket seats and console. There is
sparkling chrome everywhere. The door panels are mint, the chrome
foil is not peeling. Cushions have been replaced so they're nice
and firm and it makes the new upholstery fit nice. Carpet,
headliner and visors look like new. The whole dash area has been
restored. The knobs and radio sparkle. It has a rare heater delete
and a clock delete. Correct 4-speed style shifter. Very sharp
looking interior.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: This is what makes it legendary: a factory 427
R code with two giant dual quads on top. Codes and numbers match.
Correct #s on the aluminum intake. It is as it left the assembly
line. Has factory cast iron headers. Correct oval air cleaner and
chrome valve covers. Has the correct fuel canister. This motor was
completely remained, we have pictures. All the finishes are smooth
and tidy. Latches are cadmium plated. It is detailed up nicely. No
frills, pure muscle. Has manual steering and brakes, it doesn't
even have a heater.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: Big trunk compartment is completely restored.
Clean metal painted blue. Has a real nice plaid liner mat with the
cardboard side panels. The spare matches the wheels. Has painted
rim with reproduction tire. The jack has been restored.
UNDERSIDE: Dry Arizona metal. Clean original floors. The rubber
weep holes are still there behind the rear tires. Chassis is not
pitted. The front end is completely rebuilt and detailed. Bottom of
the motor and trans are spotless. Has correct T-10 4-speed. Correct
Ford 9 inch with 4.11 gears in back. Rear end is correctly
detailed. Assembly line markings were duplicated throughout. Has
dual exhaust system with Flowmaster mufflers. Brake system was
restored, e-brake assembly is complete.
This is a rare, significant muscle car. Really think about it. GTO
is recognized as the first muscle car with a 389 putting out 325
hp. This is a 427 with 2 huge Holley carbs making 425 hp! This one
is exceptional quality and very authentic. Priced aggressively for
one of this caliber.
Decode the #s:
Vin 3J68R= 1963 San Jose Galaxie 500 XL fastback
Body tag
63C- Galaxie 500 XL Fastback
E- Viking blue
82- Blue interior
02D- April 2nd final assembly
72- San Jose
9- 4.11 rear
5- 4-speed
Block casting- HP C3AE-6015-AB
Block date B153
Intake- C3AE 9425 J
Rear end casting date 2B28
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Dual quads
Bucket seats
Console
Deluxe mirror
Dual quads
Poverty Wheels
Seat belts
Build sheet