1963 Ford Other for sale $14,995
| 1963 Ford Other $14,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $14,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Lithia Springs, GA |
| Details: |
In the days before the Mustang and before the term muscle car had even been coinedand#44; cars like this 1963 Ford Fairlane 500 hardtop were the go-to choices for the guy who liked having fun behind the wheel. Combining classic Ford looks with a snarky 289 cubic inch V8and#44; its a funand#44; affordable way to enjoy traditional rear-wheel-drive performance with a Blue Oval flavor. Positioned somewhere between the Falcon and the Galaxieand#44; the Fairlane has just the right proportions: big enough to be comfortable but not so big that it dampens performance. Finished in glowing code Y Glacier Blueand#44; it has a look that makes every old-school racer think twice before giving it a go at the local track. Next to the convertibleand#44; the hardtop is by far the most desirable body style and the combination of formality and performance is quite appealing. The finish is pretty darned niceand#44; particularly at this priceand#44; with a great gloss and straight bodywork that strongly suggests this car has not been abused or wrecked. The blue paint is a fairly decent approximation of the originaland#44; maybe a little darkerand#44; and with all the factory brightwork still in place it looks like it should cost thousands more than it does. In factand#44; much of the chrome and trim has been recently replaced or restoredand#44; so it shows extremely well. The a bench seat interior was standard issue in the Fairlaneand#44; and for guys more interested in going fastand#44; the accommodations were of little consideration. Therefore the original front bench remains in placeand#44; now covered with a blue cloth and vinyl seat cover that has sharply defined pleats and neat piping for just a little contrast. The skinny steering wheel has an upscale lookand#44; especially with the chrome horn ringand#44; and all the original hardware on the doors helps with the 60s flavor. The simpleand#44; round factory gauges are original and are joined by a trio of white-faced auxiliary dials tucked under the dash. The factory-issued AM radio is long goneand#44; replaced at some point by a Kenwood AM/FM/cassette stereo head unit that makes driving a bit more entertaining. The carpetsand#44; door panelsand#44; and headliner are in excellent conditionand#44; offering additional proof that someone invested in this car all out of proportion to its asking price. Even the trunk is nicely finished using a correct mat set and a matching styled steel wheel for a spare. It would be a mistake to underestimate Fords muscular 289and#44; because in the relatively lightweight Fairlaneand#44; performance is impressive. Rebuilt less than 1000 miles agoand#44; it packs a stock intake topped by a Holley 4-barrel carburetorand#44; which surely adds some ponies to the final countand#44; and upgrades like an alternator and an aluminum radiator make it reliable and comfortable enough to drive every day. Its nicely dressed in Ford Blue engine enamel with finned valve covers and a chrome air cleanerand#44; so it has a FoMoCo hi-po lookand#44; especially with that reproduction decal on the air cleaner. A C4 3-speed automatic transmission and sturdy 8-inch rear end with 3.00 gears inside (at least according to the door tag) mean that its equally happy in traffic or on the highway. The undercarriage is reasonably tidy for a car in this price rangeand#44; with a floor patch in the drivers side rear foot welland#44; which isnt all that unusual on these cars. Factory styled steel wheels look great and are fitted with fat Michelin radials that hint at the performance awaiting inside. A very neat old Ford with a lot of performance for not a lot of cash. If youre looking for fun on a budget thats not like everyone elses fun on a budgetand#44; then this Fairlane deserves a closer look. Call today! |