1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL

Real 1963 1/2 Ford Galaxie 500 XL “R” code 427 dual Carburetors mated to a four speed manual transmission with 33,xxx miles!
This Heavy weight Galaxie was the lucky recipient of a frame off restoration that is absolutely breathtaking.
The R-code found its way into the engine bays of just 3,857 vehicles for the shortened 1963 model year, adding stiff $570 to the Galaxie’s $2,730 base price-a premium of 21 percent.

Vin 3J68R172833
Vin Decoded:
3 – 1963
J – Los Angeles
68 – 500 XL 2-Door Fastback
R – 427/425HP
172833 – Sequential run number

Car Trim Tag Decodes:
Body 69C – Galaxy 500 XL 2 door Fastback
Color – “”M”” Corinthian White
Trim 80 – Light Rose Beige
Date – June 8th 1963
DSO – Denver
Axle code 9 – 4.11:1 Gear ratio
Transmission Code 5 – Four Speed Manual Transmission
Assembly Plant “”J”” – Los Angeles

Front Carburetor Tag – C3AF BJ A3ED
Rear Carburetor Tag – C3AF BK A3ED
Intake – C3AE – 9425 – H
Distributor C5AF 12127-E
Head Left C3AE – 6090 D
Head Right C3AE 6090 D
Left Exhaust Manifold C3AE-9431 D
Right Exhaust Manifold C2AE – 9430 B
Block – C3AE – 6015
T10 Transmission Tag – 3A3-H-1
Rear End Tag JCN – C2X 4-11 3EC45
Sun Tachometer
This car spent most of it’s existence in New Mexico and Arizona and is being sold on a Arizona title. The paint is very nice with a mirror like reflection with a small imperfections from being driven. All of the chrome , trim glass, and bright work is very nice. The body is straight and the fit & finish is superb. The interior appears to be original and shows fantastic with only a few small imperfections. This “R” code is being offered at a fraction of the cost to restore one to this level.