Great Lakes Classic CarsProudly presentsThis Investment and Concours Ready;1963 1/2 Ford Galaxie 500 'R' Code 427ci - Dual QuadsNumbers matching 100% Restored to as NEW Specs.Multiple National Awards Winner!FULL NUT-N-BOLT PROFESSIONAL RESTORATION TO HIGHEST DEGREE OF ATTENTION, DETAIL, AND ACCURACY..1963 Ford Galaxie 500 XL R-Code; Back in 1963, Ford was about to become the performance king both on the track and in the showroom, with its legendary rated 425 horsepower, 427ci big block V8 with dual four-barrel carburetors (real dyno numbers showed 508 hp) available in its Thunderbirds, Galaxies, and Fairlanes.Of the cars fitted with the new powerplant, it was Ford's full size Galaxie 500XL that stole the show. Appearing as a 1963½ model, the 500XL was based on Ford's newest NASCAR efforts and proved to be an instant sales success.Ford built 18,551 Galaxie 500XLs in 1963, Built fewer than 100 Galaxies that had the R-code engine. Just think about about how many were built in this combination and how many exist today!!!??? What makes a difference between a good collector investment car and a Great one is all about the little things of major importance, like the accuracy of 'born with' components right down to the paint, crayon, and chalk markings during assembly inspections.Very Limited Built and not many have survived with this pedigree... Well deserved of being called 'The SledgeHammer' What's with the sledgehammer moniker? To be totally honest, this full-size Ford is the automotive equivalent of a sledgehammer.Take a close look at this meticulously restoredRARE vehicle.IF YOU KNOW CARS AND KNOW WHAT A RARE AND GREAT FIND THIS IS,,, YOU WON'T ASK QUESTIONS LIKE WHY ARE THERE NO MIRRORS OR FRONT TURNING SIGNALS ON THE BUMPERS. GET SERIOUS AND OWN A RARE PIECE OF AMERICAN MUSCLE AND AUTOMOTIVE RACING HISTORY!A must have for any CLASSIC COLLECTION Available now right here in our Hilton showroom !We can arrange local, national andinternational transport.
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