Vehicle Description
Cars like this 1963 Galaxie are why Ford was dominating on the
NASCAR circuits. With a slick fastback roofline and a potent
Tri-Power 390 under the hood, these were factory muscle cars before
there were muscle cars. Nicely finished in black with a big,
comfortable interior, it's an upscale cruiser that can still hand
out beatings on the street.
Repainted several months ago and looking great, there's no way to
make the Galaxie look bad. Ford hit the styling out of the
ballpark, with crisp lines and those big, round taillights that
reflected the '60s enthusiasm for the jet age. The paint went down
over well-prepped sheetmetal, and even on those massive quarter
panels, there's nary a ripple. The finish has a great shine to it
today, and black always seems perfectly appropriate on these cars;
the industrial-strength look makes a wonderful statement at the
local cruise night where it will be warmly welcomed. All the trim,
and there is a lot of it, is in excellent condition. Both bumpers
appear to have been re-chromed, and the long stainless strips that
frame the sides of the car are straight and bright. This one also
proudly wears 390 badges, which reflects the engine living under
the hood...but let's not get ahead of ourselves just yet.
A bench seat is a cool industrial-strength early muscle car look,
and it works well in the Galaxie. All of it is original, but in
good condition with no major damage or overt signs of aging,
although a few small tears on the driver's seat are visible upon
close inspection. Nicely detailed door panels look expensive and
heavy-duty floor mats protect the carpets, which are a bit faded
but otherwise in great shape. The 3-spoke wheel fits the Galaxie's
personality perfectly, and the leather wrap and slender shifter
lever make it a joy to be behind the wheel. There's a radio in the
dash, but that's probably where we'd start upgrading and turn this
into a first-rate cruiser that's always ready to rock. The trunk is
finished properly, with a reproduction mat and what appears to be
an ancient bias-ply spare tire with jack assembly.
As I mentioned, the engine is a thumping 390 cubic inch V8, and it
makes all the right sounds and amazing power. Dressed in black with
chrome valve covers and a freshly rebuilt Tri-Power induction
system, it's the ideal early '60s powerplant, both muscular and
refined, making the performance seem almost effortless. There's a
matching finned air cleaner and a those three 2-barrel carbs living
underneath that make the most delightful sound when you crack open
all six barrels. Nicely tuned, it needs a bit of time to properly
warm up, but then it runs great with no complaints. The 3-speed
automatic transmission snaps through the gears, and the entire car
feels robust and sturdy, as if it could take the abuse all day,
which its siblings did on the NASCAR tracks of the time. The
chassis is clean with a fresh Flowmaster dual exhaust system that
really barks out the orders. The industrial look of those black
steel wheels is pure race-grade and they carry fat 225/75/15
blackwall radials that really stuff the wheel wells (the original
hubcaps are available, call for details).
Fast with class, that's the Galaxie's motto, and this one shows you
why. If you're a Ford fan, few cars can match the Galaxie's
reputation. Call today!