1963.5 Ford Galaxie 500 427ci ''R-Code''
1963.5 Ford Galaxie 500 427ci 2x4bbl ''R-Code'' 4 Speed For Sale!
SOLD, Gone in Maine, USA!
Rare 427ci 2x4bbl 4-Speed ''R-Code''
Repainted in Original Winbledon White with Red Interior
All Matching Numbers
All Original Metal
4:11 9'' Rear End
This car was meticulously restored & totally done about 12-14yrs ago. It was driven for about 1500miles since, mostly went to shows & classic car meets. During its restoration, the paint was completely redone to its original color Wimbledon white, the engine & trans were rebuilt and the original rear end received new bearings & seals. The condition of the body and paint is excellent. There is no rust present on the vehicle, no scratches or stone chips. The undercarriage is also perfect, it was brought to bare metal before being repainted in Corinthian white.
This car has all original metal body panels with Ford date stamps visible all around which is extremely rare for a Ford from this era. Body was brought back to bare metal before its last repaint.
This one is an ''R-Code'' and was equipped with the Iconic 427ci side oiler with dual 4barrel 600cfm carburetors. The engine block, the heads, carburetors and all the components around are Original & date correct to this Galaxie. The original Borg Warner T10 was rebuilt with new gears & synchros. The Rear end is still the original 9'' with rare 4:11 gears option.
The factory Red & Red interior was restored, its condition is immaculate. The seat covers & foam, carpet, headliner are new. The dash & dash aluminum panel, gauges, steering wheel & other accessories were professionally restored.
See full description below.
Engine:
Original 427 Side Oiler Engine, Rebuilt
Original Heads
Original 2x4bbl Carburetors
Original 2x4bbl Intake
Original Valve Covers
Original Exhaust Manifolds
Original Style Exhaust with Magnaflow Mufflers
Drivetrain:
4-Speed Manual Transmission, Borg Warner T10, Original
9’’ Rear End, 4.11 Gears, Original
Body/Exterior:
Repainted in its Original Corinthian White
Body and undercarriage are immaculate, totally restored
Original Metal all around
Completely Repainted, high quality paint job
Gaps between the panels are nice and tight all around
Chrome Bumpers are Original Restored & are in Excellent condition
Aluminum Trims around Windshield and Backglass are in Perfect Condition
Aluminum Trims & Chromes on Body are in Excellent Condition
All Badges are in Pristine Condition
All date correct glass, except for the windshield. All the glass is in very good condition.
Interior
Perfect Condition, Completely Redone.
Dash & Gauges Restored
Dash Trim Panels in Perfect condition
Restored Original Steering Wheel
New Seat Covers & Foam
New Carpet
Headliner Redone
Original Sunvisors
Original Restored Door Panels
Original AM Radio, not functional
Brakes
Power Brakes
Front Drum brakes
Rear Drum Brakes
Suspension / Handling
Power Steering
Bushings, balljoints and tie rods are nice and tight
Wheels / Tires
Original 15inch Wheels
Original Aluminum Center Caps
4x 6.70x15 Firestone Deluxe Champion Tires
Electrical System
New OEM wiring
Here's the ORIGINAL vehicule information, from the day it left the factory:
VIN Decode 6A43R249539:
3: 1963
J: Assembly plant, Los Angeles, California
66: Body Type, Galaxie 500 Hardtop 2-Door
R: Engine code, 427ci 2X4BBl 425hp / 480tq
147069: Sequential unit number
Warranty Tag:
63B: Galaxie 500 / 2-Door / Hardtop
M: Paint Color: Corinthian White
95: Red / Red Vinyl Upholstery
28B: Build date : Febuary 28, 1963
71: DSO (District sales office), Los Angeles Ordering District
9: Axle, 4.11 9'' Rear End
5: 4-Speed Manual Transmission
