1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL Hardtop 390 4-Speed

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 XL 2-Door Hardtop stood at the top of Ford’s full-size lineup, combining refined styling with impressive performance. Its sleek, fastback-inspired roofline featured a distinctive semi-notchback profile, giving the car a low, purposeful presence. Subtle chrome accents and clean body lines reflected a more sophisticated American design approach of the era.

Under the hood, buyers could choose powerful V8 engines, from the 390ci to the high-performance 427, making the Galaxie equally at home on the street or track. Ford’s 1963 NASCAR success, with 23 Grand National wins, further elevated the model’s appeal and showroom popularity.

Inside, the 500XL offered bucket seats, a console, and upscale appointments that positioned it squarely against Pontiac's Grand Prix. This 500XL left the factory in Chestnut paint with a color-matched Chestnut vinyl interior. It has since been updated with a 4-speed manual transmission behind the carbureted 390ci V8. Additional equipment includes 15" wheels, auxiliary instrumentation, and an under-dash air-conditioning system.

This 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 XL 2-Door Hardtop is now offered by the selling dealer with a clean Florida title.

Highlights

• Offered from the Burnyzz Collection of May vehicles

• Finished in Chestnut (V) over a matching Chestnut (89) vinyl interior

• Z-Code 390ci V8 with four-barrel carburetor

• Air conditioning system

Factory Equipment

• 15-inch steel wheels with “dog dish” wheel covers

• Bucket seats and console

• Power steering

• Power brakes

• Radio delete

• The body tag decodes as:

  • Body: 65B – Galaxie 500XL Hardtop body style

  • Color: V – Chestnut paint

  • Trim: 89 – Chestnut diamond luster vinyl upholstery

  • Date: 14B – 14 February build date

  • DSO: 36 – Louisville, Kentucky, sales district

  • Axle: 1 – 3.00:1 rear axle

  • Trans: 4 – Cruise-O-Matic transmission (now 4-speed manual)

• The chassis number (3G67Z158712) decodes as:

  • 3 – Model year 1963

  • G – Chicago, Illinois, final assembly plant

  • 67 – Body style two-door Hardtop

  • Z – 390ci V8 with four-barrel carburetor

  • 158712 – Production sequence number

Modifications

• Hood has been modified with a modern style of vent slats in the center

• Column-mounted Autogage tachometer

• Auto Meter auxiliary gauges

• 4-speed manual transmission

• Fog lights

Servicing

• Cooper Cobra Radial G/T tires (2022 date)

Ownership History

This 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Hardtop is offered from the Burnyzz Collection of May vehicles.

Additional Information

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