1963 Ford Galaxie 500 XL, 427-425 HP, R-Code, Rust-free, #s matching

1963 ½ Ford Galaxie 500 XL, DR, T, astback, -code, 27 dual 4-barrels, 25 horse, -speed, .11 rear.

Complete frame-off nut & bolt restoration, ocumented by receipts and photo album. LA built, actory original, atching numbers, uild sheet included, riginal Kelsey Hayes 15” wheels; VIN tag reads: Engine R-427/425 HP 2-4 barrel carburetors, rans 5-4 speed transmission, xle 9 - 4.11 rear end, olor E-Viking Blue, rim 82 – 500 XL Medium Blue, ate 02D – April 2, 963, ody 63C – 2-Door Fastback, SO 72 – San Jose. Heater delete and AZ car most of its life. Registered in the 427 Galaxie Registry. 500XL is known for luxury and 427 is known for speed.

The 2-stage model year (1962-64) reached its peak in 1963 both for engines and body styles. The best was saved for mid-year introduction. All new were the Sports Hardtop (a 2-door hardtop with sloping rear pillar) and a replacement for the 406 HP engine—the 427 HP engine—with a dual quad Holley setup rated at 425 HP and 480 ft.-lbs. of torque.

New slogans: “Super Torque Fords” and “Total Performance”—These 427 fastbacks led Ford to 23 NASCAR victories.

The Thunderbird 427 ci High Performance V-8 came with some mandatory equipment including 4-speed transmission, eavy-duty suspension, eavy-duty battery, .10 x 15 in. four-ply nylon tires, arge fade resistant brakes, nd heftier driveline. Power steering, ower brakes, C were not available with the 427 option.

Engine, ransmission, ear differential all rebuilt. Matching numbers: carburetors C3AE BK, 3AE BJ, ntake C3AE, lock C3AE-AB, eads: C3AE-H.

Restored by Tim Warfield from Tucson, Z. Any questions, lease call (520) 624-8467. If I don't answer, lease leave message with your phone number.