1963 Ford Galaxie XL 500 Convertible 390 FE 4 Speed 6v Tripower 406 Headers t10

Price: US $35,000.00 Item location: McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, United States
Description:

1964 Ford Galaxie XL500

1963 Galaxie XL 500 Convertible - 390 - 4 Speed For Sale, Pittsburgh PA

For your consideration is a very nice 1963 Galaxie XL500. This salt free car was purchased in Texas by its current owner in 1993. A rare remote mirror was an option added to this cars already impressive XL500 package.This beautiful '63 has the 300 HP 390 Ford FE Z-code engine. Above and beyond that, it is outfitted and upgraded with with some 406/405HP G-code goodies! Like a G-code 406 this XL 500 has a 6V Triple Holley 3×2 induction (tripower) and cast iron 406FE headers. This car runs and sounds like a true HIPO car. The 390 barks through its dual exhaust. Shifting gears is a dream with the smooth shifting tough Borg-Warnder t-10. If you haven't been behind the wheel of a 390 or bigger FE 4-speed Galaxie, you would be surprised how well they run. These cars can hang with the sporty pony cars with no issues. AC blows cold! Come check this Galaxie out, its out of this world!

The long block is stilloriginalto the car. C3AE heads and engine block do have the correct date code. The engine is very strongwith the onlymodificationsbeing the hipo 406 intake, exhaust and electronic ignition.

If you are looking for an investment, a car to take to shows or just something to put the top back and enjoy some nice driving - this car should be considered.

Brake shoes and wheel cylinders replaced 12.10.18

Condition Overview:

Exterior: The Rose Beige paint shines nice. The car has been repainted the originalcode W color. There is no evidence of cracks or rust. The bumpers and emblems look great. The aluminum trim is all there, some could use restoration if you want the trim to be at a show quality level. The paint measures pretty consistentacross the car. There has been some body work done to the rear quarter-panels behind the rear tires. The work appears to be of high quality and there are no signs of cracking or issues. The convertibletop has been replaced and is in good shape.

Interior: All originalupholstery, dash pad and door panels are in good shape. The carpet appears to be replaced however it is in OEM quality carpet set. All of the glass, door handles and dash components are in nice shape. The air conditioningworks, all of the gauges work, all lights work. The clock is intermittent.

Mechanical: The 390 is very strong and very fun with the 6V(tripower). The 4 speed adds to the excitement, it shifts smooth like a T-10 should. The car steers super easy, rides nice and stops well!

  • Data Tag Breakdown:
    • Body - 76B 2-Door 500XL Convertible
    • Color - W - Rose Beige
    • Trim - 80 -Lt. Rose Beige D/L
    • Date - 29C - March 29th, 1963 (Build Date)
    • Axle - 5 - 3.50:1
    • Trans - 5 -4-Speed Manual-Shift
    • Engine - Z - 390 300 Horsepower
  • Also included
    • Receipts from the past 30 years
    • ROT sheet (Fords Build Sheet)
    • Upholstery tag
This car is sold AS IS.You are 100% responsible for transportation of this car. An immediate $500 deposit is due at the sale of the car.Full payment is due within 10 days.The car is in storage that is $150 a month.If you need to keep the car there, it's a direct cost.There is no warranty or guarantee with this car.If you have specific questions please ask.Come out, look, ask questions - I can help!
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