1963 Ford Galaxie 500xl "r" Code Convertible on 2040-cars
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL "R" Code Convertible
In 1963 Ford built fewer than 100 Galaxie 500XL R code Convertibles, making this car one of the rarest and most collectible of any R code Galaxie This is one of the few 1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL 427 4 speed "R" code Convertibles remaining. The Galaxie 500XL models were the top of the line in 1963. The standard equipment on these cars was a deluxe offering with standard bucket seats and console, full wheel covers, wall to wall carpeting, courtesy lights and contoured deluxe seat upholstery. In Mid '63, the fearsome "R" code 427 dual 4-bbl V-8 engines were available, the "R"-code 427 engine used an 11.5:1 compression ratio, solid lifters, two 652-cfm Holley 4160 4-bbl. carburetors on an aluminum intake manifold and dual exhausts to make 425hp at 6,000 rpm and 480-lbs.ft. of torque at 3,700 rpm. All cars so equipped could not be optioned with A/C, power steering or power brakes. The "R" code cars were further factory-mandated to use a four-speed manual transmission, along with 15-inch wheels and heavy-duty suspension, brake and driveline components. The optional equipment on the car includes: Ford Factory option (9) 4.11 rear axle, Ford Factory AM/FM radio, Rotunda steering column mounted tachometer, Auto gage center console mounted gauge set featuring oil pressure, volts and water temperature gauges, Rotunda door mirrors and Rotunda front and rear bumperetts. This car has all the correct parts and are still on or with with the car today. I have all the correct 15” Kelsey Hayes high performance wheels and all of the spinner wheel covers in mint condition, the build sheet and the convertible top boot, these will be given to who ever buys the car. I replaced the stock tires and wheels with the 17" Edelbrock 454 wheels and BF Goodrich G Force tires shown in the pictures as I wanted to fill the wheel wells and the mags and larger tires look like they belonged on the car. This car is in beautiful condition and has only 36K original miles! Everything works as it should and it turns heads wherever it's driven or shown. It is well behaved on the road and rides very nicely, but there is nothing else like the sound and feel of a car equipped with a solid lifter, dual 4 barrel, 427 cubic inch engine when you put the pedal to the metal! Words alone cannot do justice to this fine car, so I'll let the specifications and pictures speak for themselves. I have many more pictures available, or can take more of specific details you want to see, just ask. This car is in Phoenix, Arizona and may be seen and inspected by buyers or their agents who arrange an appointment in advance. The car is sold As Is, Where Is. If you have any questions, please contact Mike @ 602-794-5740 or Vern @ 602-465-8242 IDENTIFICATION DATA: Ford Galaxie 500/XL Convertible 427 High Performance V-8 4-speed Production/sales period: September 1962 - September 1963 Model Year: 1963 Country of Origin: United States of America DIMENSIONS: Length: 209.9 in (5331 mm) Width: 79.9 in (2929 mm)
Height: 54.7 in (1390 mm) Standard tire size: 8.00-14Wheelbase: 119 in (3023 mm) Front track: 61 in (1549 mm) Rear track: 60 in (1524 mm) Ground clearance: 5.2 in (132 mm) Turning circle btw. curbs: 12.5 m / 41 ft Curb weight (without a driver): 4151 lbs (1883 kg) Drag coefficient estimated: 0.55 Tire width (mm): 203 Tire sidewall factor (profile): 90 Rim size (in): 14 Total wheel diameter: 28.4 in (721 mm) Fuel capacity: 20.1 U.S. gal (76 liter) 16.7 imp. gal POWERTRAIN: Engine manufacturer: Ford Engine Family: Big-Block FE 427 Cylinders alignment: 90deg V8 Engine Type: Spark-Ignition 4-Stroke Fuel Type: Gasoline (petrol) Charge System: Naturally Aspirated Valves Per Cylinder: 2 Fuel System: 2 Holley 4-Barrel Carburetors Displacement: 425 cid (427), 6964 cm3 Bore: 4.23 in (107.44 mm) Stroke: 3.78 in (96.01 mm) Compression Ratio: 12 to 1 Power Gross: 425 SAE gross HP (217 kW) @ 6000 RPM Torque: 480 ft-lbs (651 Nm) @ 3700 RPM DRIVETRAIN: Transmission Type: Manual Transmission Make: Borg Warner Number of Forward Gears: 4 Gear Ratios: 1st-2.36 2nd-1.78 3rd-1.41 4th-1.00 R-2.42 Final Drive Ratio: Standard: 3.50 to 1 Optional: 4.11 to 1 Front Brakes: 11" x 3" Drum Rear Brakes: 11" x 2 1/2" Drum PERFORMANCE: 0-60 mph: 5.8 seconds 0-1/4 Mile: 14.5 seconds @ 99 mph (159 km/h) |
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