In 1963, the 300 model was Ford’s most economical car. Mainly used for police vehicles and taxis, a select few (believed to be 47) were equipped with an R-Code 427 cubic-inch, dual 4-barrel equipped V8 mated to a 4-speed manual transmission. This is one of those cars and has been restored to a condition rivaling its glory days. This was a bare-bones powerhouse, delivered with basic cloth and vinyl upholstery over a rubber floor instead of carpet. The Ford 300 was essentially a Galaxie body without the fancy chrome trim or luxury equipment. The monster 427 exerted 425 horsepower and 480 foot-pounds of torque when new.
This Ford 300 was sold new in Covington, Louisiana, to a mechanic at Covington Motors. It is finished in a beautiful Black single-stage paint (Code A) over a blue interior (Trim Code 52), which is speculated to be the only car delivered in this combination. Completed on March 25th, 1963, in Dallas, Texas, the car was shipped to New Orleans (District Code 64). Delivered with a 4.11 rear gear (Axle Code 9), this car is believed to have had a radio and heater delete. This exact vehicle marked Ford’s 41,934th car built. The original 427 engine was well-used by its original owner. Winning many drag races and competitions, and even once installed in a dirt track car, it was eventually retired and replaced by another 427 FE engine built one month earlier in February (B code). The car was purchased by a good friend of the original owner and has since been restored from the ground up. The engine was gone through, and the transmission and rear axle were rebuilt to factory specifications. The interior was re-upholstered in the as-delivered specification of blue, and the exterior was repainted in a single stage of black instead of the original lacquer-based paint.
Selling at Public Auction on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Henderson Motor Series Auction will take place at the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Birmingham, AL. www.hendersonmotorseries.com for details!
