Make: | Ford |
Model: | Galaxie |
Type: | Convertible |
Trim: | 500 XL |
Year: | 1963 |
Mileage: | 21,499 |
VIN: | 3J69R14331 |
Color: | Wimbledon White |
Engine: | R-Code 427 Dual Quad V-8 |
Cylinders: | 8 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | 4-Speed Manual |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | Bright Blue |
Drive side: | Left-hand drive |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Houston, Texas, United States |
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A trulycollectibleFord, an ultra rare R-code Galaxie 500 with XL Trim
Very limited production makes them hard to find in this condition at any price
427 V8 with dual Holley 4 barrel carburetors
4-speed transmission
Excellent body, original trim, chrome, and glass
Immaculate bucket seat interior with power drivers seat
3 Unique features to LA built XL's are the power seat option, carpeted inner trunk quarter lining, and lower quarter bright trim
Correct "spinner" wheel covers
More:
Solid Lifters
Dual Holley 4 barrel carburetors
4 speed synchromesh transmission
A truly collectible car. Ultra-rare “R” code Galaxie 500 Convertible with XL Trim
ONLY 10 were known to have been produced
This car was produced in the Los Angeles plant and has unique options available from that plant only which are as follows:
Power driver’s seat
Power steering
Carpeted inner trunk quarter panelsLower rear quarter bright trim
FACTS AND HISTORY:
The legend of the 427 is well documented. These full-sized cars were tearing up the drag strips and NASCAR track across the country. In 1963, Daytona 500, these powerful cars won 1st thru 5th places. They so dominated NASCAR that they won 23 races-MORE than all its competitors combined.
In road racing the Galaxie dominated their class from Riverside to England. Here are some interesting facts about this incredible 427 engines:
None other than Carroll Shelby picked it to power the iconic COBRA
The only world championship won by an American car was the Shelby Cobra DaytonaCoupe
1966-24 Hour of Le Mans: top 3 winners—427 powered Ford GT40
1967-24 Hour of Le Mans: won again—set 2 records
1978-24 Hour of Le Mans: won again--set 2 more records
This was the first and only American car to ever when the LeMans race
They also dominated at Sebring. Wining in 1966, 1967, 1969
Some of the most famous drivers in history drove 427 powered vehicles
Don Nicholson
Carroll Shelby
Tasca Ford
Gas Rhonda
Beginning in 1964, 427 powered Fairlane “Thunderbolts” and Mercury Comet dominated the drag strips
ONLY 411 “R” code Galaxies of all four body types were produced in 1963
ONLY! ONLY! 10 of the XL Convertible are known to have been produced
Exceedingly RARE, LIMITED production. A beautiful combination of brut performance and elegant styling make this one of the most collectable cars of the muscle car era.
This rare car is now offered for sale by Auto Collectors Garage. Please call for pricing and information.
Codes break down like this:
Body 76B (Galaxie Convertible)
Color M (Wimbledon White)
Trim 82 (Light Blue)
Date 14B (February 14)
DSO 71 (Los Angeles
Axle 5 (3:50.1)
Transmission 5 (Top Loader 4-speed)
427 V8 Block C3AE 6015 D
Front cover C3AE 6059A
Heads C3AE 690D (63 427 Low riser)
Exhaust Manifolds C3AE-9431-D & C2AE-9430-B
Intake C3AE-9425-J Ford Aluminum Dual 4bbl
Carburetors C3AF-9510-BJ LIST 2805 LIST 2850 HOLLEY & C3AF-9510-BK LIST 2804 HOLLEY
Correct dual point distributor
Please call 713-541-2281 with your questions
Current odometer readings are required for advertising but will be sold "Exempt" due to age
Financing Available
As little as 10% down, low rates, super long terms, and no prepayment penalty!
For sale here locally so ACG reserves the right to end this listing at any time.
For sale AS-IS and mileage exempt with now warranty implied or offered.