This 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 convertible is powered by a 289ci V8 paired with a column-shifted three-speed manual transmission. Finished in red with a white soft top over white upholstery with red piping, the vehicle is equipped with 14″ wire wheels, whitewall tires, a Continental kit, fender skirts, dual exhaust, dual spotlights, shaved door handles, and a cassette stereo. The seller acquired the car in December 2022. This Galaxie is now offered with a clean Michigan title in the seller’s name.
The car was finished from the factory in Rangoon Red (J). Exterior equipment includes a power-operated white soft top, a white top boot, dual side mirrors, dual exhaust outlets, fender skirts, chrome bumpers, and bright trim. The exterior door handles have been shaved, and remote poppers for the doors are found on the dual spotlights. Half-circle covers are positioned over the headlights, and the chrome parts are said to have been replaced.
Chrome-finished 14″ wire wheels are mounted with 215/75 American Classic whitewall tires. A Continental-style spare wheel is stationed behind a body-color cover.
The cabin houses bench seats upholstered in white with red piping and buttons. Interior appointments include red-accented white door panels, red carpeting, red lap belts, a Ford-branded cassette stereo, a clock, and aftermarket pedals.
The three-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and fronts a horizontal 120-mph speedometer and gauges for fuel level and coolant temperature. The five-digit odometer shows 11k miles, approximately 350 of which were added under current ownership; true mileage is unknown.
The 289ci V8 was installed under prior ownership and is fitted with chrome valve covers and an aftermarket air cleaner.
Power is routed to the rear wheels through a column-shifted three-speed manual transmission. Corrosion is visible on underbody components.
The vehicle warranty number indicates that the car is a 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 convertible built at the Mahwah, New Jersey, plant and originally powered by a 260ci V8 with a two-barrel carburetor. Decoding the trim tag further reveals the following information:
- Body 76A – Galaxie 500 convertible body style
- Color J – Rangoon Red paint
- Trim 95 – Red vinyl upholstery
- Date 10L – November 10 build date
- DSO 26 – Washington, D.C., sales district
- Axle 5 – 3.50:1 rear axle
- Trans 1 – Three-speed manual transmission