Vehicle Description
The Galaxie 500XL was introduced in 1962 with a variety of engine
and power accessory options. These early generation examples
offered horizontal front headlamps, refined aerodynamics, and
upgraded interior appointments to buyers. With the ever-changing
pace of vehicle production in the 1960's, this body style lasted
only until 1964 making way for a new design, once again, in
1965.
This beautiful 1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL convertible comes finished
in its original, factory shade of Rose Beige over Rose Beige
Pleated Vinyl bucket seat interior with a white convertible top.
Equipped with its original, date-code correct 352ci/220hp V8
engine, Cruise-O-Matic 3-speed automatic transmission, center
console, factory Ford Selectaire air conditioning, power steering,
power brakes, power bucket seats with center console, driver side
remote mirror, power convertible top, power windows, Coker American
Classic wide whitewall tires, deluxe 3-bar spinner wheel covers,
rubber floor mats, and AM radio with rear seat speaker!
It showcases a very sharp cosmetic restoration that included a
professional exterior re-spray of the body in 2004 along with
replated chrome bumper. The exterior bright work and trim on the
car are all original and remain in very good to excellent
condition! Everything was removed for the repaint providing a
better than factory new appearance, with only the paint still
visible on the under-hood surrounds, trunk floor, and door jams
remaining factory applied. Inside, the seating upholstery, door
panels, dash pad, door sill plates, sun visors, etc. continue to be
all original throughout, with the carpet being the only component
replaced after the car was repainted. The original convertible top
was finally replaced for a new one, along with fresh weather
stripping, in June 2023.
Underneath the hood, you will find all original date-coded engine
components including intake manifold, 2-barrel carburetor, heads,
and exhaust manifolds. Also visible are the correct fender date
stamps and a complete VIN stamp located on the cowl. The chassis
and body are exceptional! Date-stamped, original body panels
throughout, with untouched original pans and perfect panels gaps!
The original Car-Lite side window glass fits wonderfully as well.
It shows a nicely finished trunk compartment complete with jack,
spare tire, and lug wrench; floor mating and tire changing
instruction sticker affixed under the deck lid.
This very special Galaxie 500 XL Convertible has been in the same
owner's care since his purchase in March 1971 when the car has just
46,000 original miles. It originally sold new on April 21st, 1963
through Suburban Ford based right here in Kirkwood, MO. Always very
well cared for and garage kept since new, it remained a virtual
time capsule for much of its 53 years with the same owner! Within
the last 20k miles, the following has been completed for sake of
its age; rebuild front end control arms bushings, all new drum
brakes components (drums, shoes, all hardware, & hoses), rebuilt
rear leaf springs with new pads, all new shocks, new water pump,
completely new exhaust system including exhaust manifolds, rebuild
heads with new hardened valve seats, rebuild power steering slave
cylinder with new hoses, rebuilt transmission with fresh seals, new
rear axle bearings & seals, rebuilt carburetor, and the addition of
an upgraded dual master brake cylinder.
The 5-digit odometer reads just 23,465 miles today but be assured
it is a well-documented 123k actual mile car. And we feel the car
showcases itself exceptionally well! Overall, this is a very solid
and drivable collector car that should make for a terrific future
investment! Items provided with the sale include original owner's
manual, workshop manual, parts catalogs, Ford showroom brochure,
spare components and service times, fender cover, car cover, repair
receipts, and more. These cars are quickly finding homes overseas,
so finding an honest, original, and fully equipped 500XL like this
one is quickly becoming hard to do. Please feel free to call with
any questions!
