Vehicle Description
1963 Ford Galaxie 500
The restomod is a relatively recent phenomenon in the collector-car
world. As a counterpoint to the "survivor" craze, these new cars
mix old and new technology to create the best of both worlds,
matching classic styling with modern comfort, performance and
reliability. From giant, retro-styled wheels to Singer's hand-built
Porsches, enthusiasts are able to have their cake and eat it
too.
For consignment right out of the 1963 way back machine the Ford
Galaxie 500, but with some performance upgrades, some sexy wheels,
two tone paint, and its ready to roll out of the halls and into
your driveway...go for it.
Exterior
Named for the fascination with space back in 63, this Galaxie takes
on a modern personality. It retains its original grille setup which
like a shining star with its intricate grille and dual horizontal
headlights and now painted bumper. It is now bathed in burgundy, as
is the car from the belt line down. Some areas of this paint show
crazing, and cracks. Also, very small areas of some bubbling can be
noted. A contrasting white paint covers the hood, roof and trunk
lid. Save for the window trim, drip moldings and door keyhole,
chrome trimmings have been shaved. What remains is nicely
preserved. On back jet engine-like chrome trimmed round taillights
flank a rear panel that is just like the grille intricacy, and then
below, another burgundy painted bumper. Quad chrome tipped exhaust
peek out from under the painted bumper. Tinted windows add to the
mystique, and 18-inch polished wheels looking much like a surfer's
cross design with dish rim bolts attached to the flares are wrapped
with low profile radials.
Interior
Pushing the button for the blackened door handle we are greeted
with a black covered door panel with its original cranks and a
large speaker embedded within the door panel. The vinyl is just a
little loose here, but the panels still present well. Low back
buckets in black and a rear bench make up the seating for the
passengers. It appears the buckets are a bit newer and sport a
different pattern that graces the rear which is assumed to be
original. A boxed custom center console with black side carpeting
and a black vinyl padded covered top houses a B&M shifter
complete with mad skull gearshift topper. Also imbedded into the
console are a trio of gauges, and a Pyramid DVD video player, as
well as an inserted Panasonic AM/FM/CD player. On the futuristic
dash we see the original gauge cluster with its shades of Buck
Rogers design. This is now a white dash top, with red bezels a hint
of black vinyl touches and the original horizontal stacked brick
pattern machined into aluminum that stretches from door to door.
All this futuristic amalgamation is fronted by a modern banjo style
rally steering wheel. The stereo system continues to the restored
black carpeted trunk, where we see more amplifiers, boosters and
dual sub woofers blasting into a bass box neatly buttoned up in the
trunk. Noted also on the rear deck are extra speakers for your
auditory pleasure and excitement. Black carpet covers the floors,
and a black headliner with just a bit of some surface mold is noted
above.
Drivetrain
Rocketing forward through this Galaxie to the front of the car in
particular the engine bay, we now see a 460ci v8 bathed with black
paint, and highlighted with gold valve covers, a red distributor,
and some snappy yellow spark wires. This mill is topped with a
4-barrel carburetor and has a C6 3-speed automatic transmission on
the back. Power flows rearward to a Ford 9-inch rear with 3.00
gears. All is clean and good lookin in this engine bay...one could
say "stellar?"!
Undercarriage
Nicely painted black undercarriage with slight underlying surface
rust on various areas. We note some repairs to the frame in a few
sections. The fuel tank appears newer, as is exhaust with its
stainless mufflers and chromed dual tips on the rear. Independent
coil springs for the front, and leaf springs for the rear. Disc
brakes are upfront, and drums are on the rear.
Drive-Ability
The 460 cubes lit right up, and she pointed the hood at the test
track where she sniffed out all the turns and twists, power
sections, and cruised like a meteorite pummeling towards earth. All
buttoned up on the performance end, coming to a halt back at the
Classic Auto Mall intake area. She's a good driver and has a comfy
interior with a stereo system that will have you rockin. A few
items noticed during the test, the fuel gauge read empty, the horn
is in op, the reverse lights are on in all gears, and the right
front signal is out.
With its two-tone metallic paint, low profile tires and big 18-inch
wheels, upgraded interior and big 460ci V8 now under the hood, it
went from Galaxie to true Star! And it shines brightly in its
resto-mod version.
VIN DECODE
3D66C168733
3-1963
D-Dallas, TX Assy Plant
66-Galaxie 500 2 Door Hardtop
C-289ci V8 2bbl
168733-Sequential Unit Number
WARRANTY TAG
BODY 63B-2 Door Hardtop Fastback
PAINT Y-Glacier Blue
TRIM 92-Blue Vinyl
DATE 22G-July 22nd
DSO 61-Dallas
TRANS 5-4 Speed Manual
AXLE 1- 3.00 Conventional
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.