Vehicle Description
With cool red color inside and out, and a big 390 V8 under the
hood, this 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 XL convertible was a car for big
shots in the '60s. That kind of presence back then has only grown
into a great attention-grabbing attitude as this restored cruiser
has matured into true classic status.
Early 1960's Ford were those cars that impress you in the details.
The Rangoon Red paint is bright and sophisticated at the same time,
especially with the white roof in place. This car is the product of
a frame-off restoration, and you can really see they took the time
to deliver a nice presence. All the chrome is bright, the ornate
grille is nice, and the full-length trim delivers sporty lines
while emphasizing the straightness of the sheetmetal. Details like
the dual fender-mounted ornaments, the 390ci checkered flag badges,
and of course, bright Ford's jet-inspired taillights mean that
nobody will mistake this for anything but a senior Ford. And just
to make sure this shine and sporty image is maximized, a set of
polished Eagle Alloy wheels were added.
As good as the white roof looks when it's in place, there's just
something even more special about a red interior against the red
exterior. This level of care and investment is fantastic to see in
the top-of-the-line, full-sized Ford 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 a rarity in these family-style convertibles, and
so you'll really enjoy the individual comfort that even comes with
a stylized center console. There are nice upgrades for the driver
like a wood-rim three-spoke steering wheel and an auxiliary gauge
trio. And the retro-style AM/FM digital tuner gives you upgraded
driving music. But the best feature you're likely to enjoy the most
are the power windows. Combined with the power top, it means you
can go from enclosed comfort to a wind-in-your-hair experience
without having to leave the driver's seat.
The fender callouts were not lying, and under the hood is the big
390 cubic-inch V8. It looks nice with the bold blue block, bright
valve covers, matching air topper, and tidy hoses. With a Holley
650 four-barrel carburetor on top, a motor of this size has no
trouble giving this full-size Ford some real get-up-and-go. Plus,
the dual exhaust makes a powerful sound without losing the car's
cruising attitude. There have been nice investments here, including
an MSD ignition, so the motor is a strong runner. It feels solid on
the road thanks to new inner and outer tie rods as well as steering
bushings. Plus, you have a three-speed automatic transmission,
power steering, and power brakes with a new CPP master
cylinder.
There are photos and build receipts showing $$$$$ spent over a
multi-year restoration. It makes for a cool cruising V8 droptop
that you want to get your hands on right now. Call today!!!