1963 Ford Other for sale $18,995
| 1963 Ford Other $18,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $18,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Lithia Springs, GA |
| Details: |
Cars like this 1963 Galaxie are why Ford was dominating on the NASCAR circuits. With a slick fastback roofline and a potent Tri-Power 390 under the hoodand#44; these were factory muscle cars before there were muscle cars. Nicely finished in black with a bigand#44; comfortable interiorand#44; its an upscale cruiser that can still hand out beatings on the street. Repainted several months ago and looking greatand#44; theres no way to make the Galaxie look bad. Ford hit the styling out of the ballparkand#44; with crisp lines and those bigand#44; round taillights that reflected the 60s enthusiasm for the jet age. The paint went down over well-prepped sheetmetaland#44; and even on those massive quarter panelsand#44; theres nary a ripple. The finish has a great shine to it todayand#44; and black always seems perfectly appropriate on these cars; the industrial-strength look makes a wonderful statement at the local cruise night where it will be warmly welcomed. All the trimand#44; and there is a lot of itand#44; is in excellent condition. Both bumpers appear to have been re-chromedand#44; and the long stainless strips that frame the sides of the car are straight and bright. This one also proudly wears 390 badgesand#44; which reflects the engine living under the hood...but lets not get ahead of ourselves just yet. A bench seat is a cool industrial-strength early muscle car lookand#44; and it works well in the Galaxie. All of it is originaland#44; but in good condition with no major damage or overt signs of agingand#44; although a few small tears on the drivers seat are visible upon close inspection. Nicely detailed door panels look expensive and heavy-duty floor mats protect the carpetsand#44; which are a bit faded but otherwise in great shape. The 3-spoke wheel fits the Galaxies personality perfectlyand#44; and the leather wrap and slender shifter lever make it a joy to be behind the wheel. Theres a radio in the dashand#44; but thats probably where wed start upgrading and turn this into a first-rate cruiser thats always ready to rock. The trunk is finished properlyand#44; with a reproduction mat and what appears to be an ancient bias-ply spare tire with jack assembly. As I mentionedand#44; the engine is a thumping 390 cubic inch V8and#44; and it makes all the right sounds and amazing power. Dressed in black with chrome valve covers and a freshly rebuilt Tri-Power induction systemand#44; its the ideal early 60s powerplantand#44; both muscular and refinedand#44; making the performance seem almost effortless. Theres a matching finned air cleaner and a those three 2-barrel carbs living underneath that make the most delightful sound when you crack open all six barrels. Nicely tunedand#44; it needs a bit of time to properly warm upand#44; but then it runs great with no complaints. The 3-speed automatic transmission snaps through the gearsand#44; and the entire car feels robust and sturdyand#44; as if it could take the abuse all dayand#44; which its siblings did on the NASCAR tracks of the time. The chassis is clean with a fresh Flowmaster dual exhaust system that really barks out the orders. The industrial look of those black steel wheels is pure race-grade and they carry fat 225/75/15 blackwall radials that really stuff the wheel wells (the original hubcaps are availableand#44; call for details). Fast with classand#44; thats the Galaxies mottoand#44; and this one shows you why. If youre a Ford fanand#44; few cars can match the Galaxies reputation. Call today! |