1963 1/2 Ford Galaxie 500 'R' Code 427ci Number matching 100% Restored to as NEW Specs. Multiple National Awards Winner! FULL NUT-N-BOLT PROFESSIONAL RESTORATION TO HIGHEST DEGREE OF ATTENTION, Meticulous DETAIL, AND ACCURACY.to original The data plate shown above is decodes as follows: 63B = Galaxie 500, 2-door hardtop I = Champagne exterior color 98 = Gold interior trim 08F = June 8th production 61 = Dallas DSO 5 = 3.50:1 axle ratio 5 = 4-speed manual transmission 3 = 1963 D = Dallas, Texas assembly 66 = 500 Fastback R = 8-Cylinder, 427ci (two 4-barrel carburetors) 158627 = Production number 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 R-Code Back in 1963, Ford was about to become the performance king both on the track and in the showroom, with its legendary rated 425 horsepower, 427ci big block V8 with dual four-barrel carburetors (real dyno numbers showed 508 hp) available in its Thunderbirds, Galaxies, and Fairlanes. Of the cars fitted with the new powerplant, it was Ford's full size Galaxie 500 that stole the show. Appearing as a 1963½ model, the 500 was based on Ford's newest NASCAR efforts and proved to be an instant sales success. Ford built 18,551 Galaxie 500XLs in 1963, Built fewer than 100 Galaxies that had the R-code engine What makes a difference between a good collector investment car and a Great one is all about the little things of major importance, like the accuracy of 'born with' components right down to the paint, crayon, and chalk markings during assembly inspections. Very Limited Built and not many have survived with this pedigree... Well deserved of being called 'The SledgeHammer' What's with the "sledgehammer" moniker? To be totally honest, this full-size Ford is the automotive equivalent of a sledgehammer. Take a close look at this meticulously restored RARE vehicle. A must have for any CLASSIC COLLECTION Available now right here in our Hilton showroom ! We can arrange local, national and international transport
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