Vehicle Description
This restored 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 XL comes from a special time in
Ford's history. So it's great to have it in a distinct color combo
and V8 power all wrapped in a vintage fastback body built for
cruising.
Those who know Fords, know how special this car is. 1963 was the
first year Ford had a little fun with aerodynamics, and they
introduced the fastback roofline to better compete in NASCAR. So
it's great to have a coupe that really loves to highlight this
history with the white vinyl roof looking distinct and premium
against the turquoise paint. And this sporty attitude is continued
with the white stripe package, concave grille, wraparound bumpers,
and jet-inspired taillight trim. Plus, the full-length brightwork
double strips that run the length of the car give it a speedy look
while also highlighting how nicely the doors fit. It even has
iconic Mag-style wheels for an extra bit of sporty flair.
The factory-correct blue interior has a level of care that's
fantastic to see in the top-of-the-line, full-sized Ford. That's
because there's plenty of great bright trim incorporated into the
weave of the door panels and seats to makes this a very cool place
to spend some time. Bucket seats are the kind of thing you could
get in the up-market 500 XL, and so you'll really enjoy the
individual comfort that even comes with a stylized center console.
The three-spoke steering wheel with bright inner trim is a vintage
favorite, and so is the long horizontal speedometer flanked by the
round gauge pods. As you gaze across the dash, you see plenty of
great brightwork that makes us all love these big '60s coupes. It's
complete, right down the AM radio that's still on display. But as
you look closer, there are some well-done upgrades. For example,
there are handy auxiliary gauges cleanly installed, and your real
driving tunes comes from a modern AM/FM/CD/XM stereo hidden in the
glovebox.
The fender callouts were not lying, and under the hood is the big
390 cubic-inch V8. It's not only the correct motor for this Z-code
coupe, but also this is believed to be the original block for the
car. It received attention during the restoration, and there has
also been additional solid investments in keeping it running strong
within the last few years. Topped with Holley four-barrel
carburetor a motor of this size has no trouble giving this
full-size Ford some real get-up-and-go, and the dual exhaust makes
a powerful sound without losing the car's cruising attitude. This
driving confidence is heightened further by the Galaxie's
Crusie-O-Matic transmission rebuilt less than a year ago. Plus,
there's power steering and power brakes featuring a front disc
upgrade. It all makes for a powerful coupe that feels quite solid
in the road.
The sale comes complete with the owner's manual, maintenance
records, service manuals, build receipts, and restoration photos.
This is the cool fastback Ford that has been given the right
investments to make you want to bring it how right now. Call
today!!!