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During the early 1960s, auto manufacturers went head-to-head on the nation's drag strips, NASCAR ovals, and road-racing circuits. Companies like Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler Corporation stuffed the largest-possible engines into their full-sized two-door models to create true performance versions. To meet FIA and NASCAR displacement rules, these powerful motors were limited to seven liters, or just over 427 cubic-inches. Dodge and Plymouth created a 426-inch motor, Pontiac built their 421s, and 427s from Chevrolet and Ford.
Along with large engines, the companies also reduced the sedan's weight, trying to reduce every possible pound. The 1963½ Ford Galaxie 500 Lightweight 'Sportsroof' hardtop was Ford's response, built on lighter frames intended for a 300-series sedan, and utilizing various heavy-duty brake and suspension components in addition to lightweight panels. The R-Code Galaxie Lightweight is thought to be the only full-sized Ford to obtain FIA Homologation. The lightweight galaxies competed in several disciplines, from NHRA drag racing and NASCAR competition, to road racing in touring car classes in the United Kingdom, Australian and South Africa.
This example is one of only 212 built to drag racing specification at the direction of Ford's Merchandising Department. Power comes from a correct R-Code 427 cubic-inch NASCAR V8 engine with dual Holley four-barrel carburetors, solid lifters, and cast-iron headers developing 425 horsepower. There is a Borg-Warner aluminum-cased T-10 four-speed transmission, RC Industries NHRA-approved aluminum bell-housing, stiffer springs and shocks, Ford Police Interceptor rear axle with 4:11 gears, Interceptor heavy-duty drum brakes, steel 5.5 x 15-inch Kelsey-Hayes Interceptor wheels with 'dog-dish' hubcaps, a fiberglass hood, front fenders and inner fenders, aluminum bumpers and mounting brackets, and Bostrom 'Thin-line' lightweight bucket seats.
The normal carpeting has been replaced with simple rubber floormats. There are delete plates where the heater and radio once rested. The interior roof supports, dome lamp, and armrests were also deleted. There are no springs to support the hood. Even the back-up lights and rear-view mirrors were deleted in the interest of reducing weight.
It is believed the car was delivered to a Ford dealership in Hawaii where it would remain unsold. This was understandable as there were few racing opportunities for the car. Eventually, the Galaxie found a buyer, but the customer apparently didn't roll up many miles; the odometer reads a mere 6.9, although it is not known if this is an accurate figure. When it was discovered and purchased from the second owner in the early 2000s, both the engine and transmission were missing from the otherwise quite complete chassis. There is a correct R-Code 427 ci/425hp engine and T-10 transmission were acquired from a donor car, and along with the rear axle, were rebuilt by Garage Motorsports in Vancouver, Washington as part of a thorough, six-year, bare-frame restoration. The body was repainted in its original color of Corinthian White and retains its original factory-applied 'For Racing Use Only' disclaimer label inside the glove box.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2013
Along with large engines, the companies also reduced the sedan's weight, trying to reduce every possible pound. The 1963½ Ford Galaxie 500 Lightweight 'Sportsroof' hardtop was Ford's response, built on lighter frames intended for a 300-series sedan, and utilizing various heavy-duty brake and suspension components in addition to lightweight panels. The R-Code Galaxie Lightweight is thought to be the only full-sized Ford to obtain FIA Homologation. The lightweight galaxies competed in several disciplines, from NHRA drag racing and NASCAR competition, to road racing in touring car classes in the United Kingdom, Australian and South Africa.
This example is one of only 212 built to drag racing specification at the direction of Ford's Merchandising Department. Power comes from a correct R-Code 427 cubic-inch NASCAR V8 engine with dual Holley four-barrel carburetors, solid lifters, and cast-iron headers developing 425 horsepower. There is a Borg-Warner aluminum-cased T-10 four-speed transmission, RC Industries NHRA-approved aluminum bell-housing, stiffer springs and shocks, Ford Police Interceptor rear axle with 4:11 gears, Interceptor heavy-duty drum brakes, steel 5.5 x 15-inch Kelsey-Hayes Interceptor wheels with 'dog-dish' hubcaps, a fiberglass hood, front fenders and inner fenders, aluminum bumpers and mounting brackets, and Bostrom 'Thin-line' lightweight bucket seats.
The normal carpeting has been replaced with simple rubber floormats. There are delete plates where the heater and radio once rested. The interior roof supports, dome lamp, and armrests were also deleted. There are no springs to support the hood. Even the back-up lights and rear-view mirrors were deleted in the interest of reducing weight.
It is believed the car was delivered to a Ford dealership in Hawaii where it would remain unsold. This was understandable as there were few racing opportunities for the car. Eventually, the Galaxie found a buyer, but the customer apparently didn't roll up many miles; the odometer reads a mere 6.9, although it is not known if this is an accurate figure. When it was discovered and purchased from the second owner in the early 2000s, both the engine and transmission were missing from the otherwise quite complete chassis. There is a correct R-Code 427 ci/425hp engine and T-10 transmission were acquired from a donor car, and along with the rear axle, were rebuilt by Garage Motorsports in Vancouver, Washington as part of a thorough, six-year, bare-frame restoration. The body was repainted in its original color of Corinthian White and retains its original factory-applied 'For Racing Use Only' disclaimer label inside the glove box.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2013
2015 Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $140,000-USD $180,000
Sale Price :
USD $88,000
2014 Bonhams - The Scottsdale Auction
Sale Price :
USD $122,000
2013 Bonhams - Quail Lodge Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $150,000-USD $200,000
Lot was not sold
1963 Ford Galaxie Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Ford Galaxie
(Data based on Model Year 1963 sales)
1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL Fastback Chassis#: 3a66z182083 Sold for USD$110,000 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1963 Ford Galaxie Sunliner Chassis#: 608762476b63l Sold for USD$30,250 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL Hardtop Chassis#: 3j68r172833 Sold for USD$60,500 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Lightweight Chassis#: 3j66r143277 Sold for USD$129,250 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1963 Ford Galaxie 500 NASCAR Sold for USD$70,000 2024 Broad Arrow Auctions : Amelia | |
1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible Chassis#: 3g65g105345 Sold for USD$83,600 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Chassis#: 3d63g103740 Sold for USD$33,550 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Lightweight Chassis#: 3n66r143275 Sold for USD$132,000 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL Chassis#: 3p67g139782 Sold for USD$46,200 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Chassis#: 3p66z208422 Sold for USD$15,400 2023 Mecum : Kansas City | |
1963 Ford Galaxie Convertible Chassis#: 3j69x117970 Sold for USD$23,100 2023 Mecum : Dallas | |
1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Chassis#: 3j66x160509 Sold for USD$41,800 2023 Mecum : Dallas | |
1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Lightweight Chassis#: 3j66r143277 Sold for USD$88,000 2023 Mecum : Monterey | |
1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Sunliner Chassis#: 608762476b63l Sold for USD$27,500 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 | |
1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Lightweight Competition Saloon Chassis#: 3N66R143030 Sold for USD$313,864 2023 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris | |
1963 FORD GALAXIE 500 XL R-CODE RE-CREATION FAST FIVE Chassis#: 3A66Z173505 Sold for USD$81,400 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible Sold for USD$38,500 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Sold for USD$71,500 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Sold for USD$31,900 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL Fastback Sold for USD$20,900 2022 Mecum : Las Vegas |
Ford Galaxies That Failed To Sell At Auction
1963 Ford Galaxie's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1963 1/2 Ford Galaxie 500XL R-Code 427 Fastback | 3P68R158295 | 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale | |||
1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Sunliner | 608762476b63l | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $27,000 | ||
1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Sunliner | 608762476b63l | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $29,000 | ||
1963 Ford Galaxie 500 | 3p63z137111 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $25,000 | ||
1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL Hardtop Fastback | 3p68r158295 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $80,000 | ||
1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL | 3j68x180097 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $37,000 | ||
1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL Convertible | 3j69r143031 | 2023 Mecum : Houston | $110,000 | ||
1963 Ford Galaxie 500 | 3a66z172201 | 2023 Mecum : Houston | $33,000 | ||
1963 Ford Galaxie Convertible | 2023 Mecum : Glendale | $22,000 | |||
1963 Ford Galaxie | 2022 Mecum : Kansas City | $42,000 | |||
1963 Ford Galaxie 500 | 3E63R172759 | 2022 GAA : November 2022 | $75,000 | ||
1963 Ford Galaxie 500 | 2022 Mecum : Chicago | $17,000 | |||
1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL Hardtop Fastback | 2022 Mecum : Chicago | $90,000 | |||
1963 Ford Galaxie 500 | 2022 Mecum : Harrisburg | $27,000 | |||
1963 Ford Galaxie | 2022 Mecum : Harrisburg | $25,000 | |||
1963 Ford Galaxie XL 500 | 3G68Q206470 | 2022 GAA : July 2022 | $57,500 | ||
1963 Ford Galaxie 500 | 2022 Mecum : Orlando | $33,000 | |||
1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Lightweight | 2022 Mecum Indy | $130,000 | |||
1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL Convertible | 2022 Mecum : Houston | $90,000 | |||
1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Lightweight | 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | $110,000 | |||
1963 Ford Galaxie 500 XL | 3U68R160899 | 2021 GAA : November 2021 | $75,000 | ||
1963 Ford Galaxie Convertible | 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | $27,000 | |||
1963 Ford Galaxie R Code | 2021 GAA : February 2021 | $75,000 | |||
1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible | 2021 Mecum : Kissimmee | $100,000 | $115,000 | $135,000 | |
1963 Ford Galaxie 500 | 2021 Mecum : Kissimmee | $47,000 | |||
1963 Ford Galaxie | 3E68Z235222 | 2020 Fall Carlisle Auction | |||
1963 Ford Galaxie 500 XL | 2020 GAA : July 2020 | $28,000 | |||
1963 Ford Galaxie | 2020 GAA : July 2020 | $16,000 | |||
1963 Ford Galaxie R-Code | 2020 GAA : July 2020 | $80,000 | |||
1963 Ford Galaxie 500 | 2020 Mecum : Indy | $60,000 | $75,000 | $85,000 |
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