Vehicle Description
Gateway Classic Cars St. Louis showroom is proud to digitally
present this 1963 1/2 Ford Galaxie 500 XL, two-door hardtop
fastback. Ford derived the name for this full-size entry from the
marketing tie-in with the excitement surrounding the Space Race.
With it's streaking lines, starburst emblems, and tail lights
reminiscent of rocket thrusters, the Galaxie is the epitome of
design in the 1960's.Mid-year, Ford created the industry's first
1/2 year model by introducing the "sports hardtop" also referred to
as the "fastback."This Galaxie comes in beautiful Rangoon Red with
a black interior. The wire wheel covers add a nice touch of class.
Powered by a recently rebuilt Ford small-block 289 cu. in. V8,
sporting exhaust headers and dual exhaust, and mated to a console
shifted automatic transmission. A great boulevard cruiser, you will
enjoy the ease of driving in this classic equipped with power
steering and power brakes.
