427ci OHV R-Code V8
Dual Holley 4-Barrel Carburetors
425bhp at 6,200rpm
4-Speed Borg-Warner T-10 Manual Transmission with Hurst Line-Lock
Coil Spring Front Suspension, Semi-Elliptic Rear Leaf Springs
4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes

*Second Owner, Full History Known
*Incredibly Well-Presented Performance
*Never Spent a Night Outside
*Equipped with rare and desirable Hurst Line-Lock

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

Even in 1963 at the height of Ford's "Total Performance" campaign, the sale of a high-performance vehicle was not a daily occurrence at most dealerships. For one such Ford agency in the Cleveland, Ohio area, it must have seemed a bit odd when an order was generated for a basic Galaxie two-door sedan, finished in Viking Blue with the basic blue vinyl and fabric bench seat interior to be fitted with push-button AM radio, Magic-Aire heater-defroster and the high-performance R-code 427ci V8 package.

Once this Galaxie was received in early June 1963, it served limited duties as a family car for the original owner. According to out consignor when this car was taken home for the first time, it was given a place of honor in the family garage where it was stored and protected from the elements. This doesn't mean it was put up on blocks and forgotten. There are tales that it did a good job on tearing up some of the local streets near its hometown, and that on one hot run, there was a mishap with a clutch, which in addition to destroying itself, launched several pieces of material in all directions, including causing damage to the hood. After everything was restored to order, including fixing the hood and matching the original Viking Blue paint, this vehicle's racing days were somewhat curbed. However, the love and care it had when first purchased.

After the father of the family passed away it was acquired by his son who like his father, understood the importance of this particular car, showing on rare occasion. As with his father, it never spent a night outside. The son had hoped to pass it on to his son, but after the delivery of his seventh daughter it was made available to our consignor.

Since this Galaxie has been in the care of our consignor, the tradition of always keeping it garaged and maintained has continued. Today the odometer shows just under 26,500 miles which we have been told is from new—but there is no documentation to abet this. Its original engine retains the proper Holley carburetors and air-filter housing plus chrome drew-up kit items, while the Borg-Warner T-10 four-speed is reported to be in excellent condition. However, from the exploding clutch experience there are several period replacement parts on the car. The original Viking Blue metallic paint retains most of it luster and if you look closely you can tell that the hood has been touched up from the same mechanical issue. There are several chips and minor issues, the most noticeable being a small dent in the right rear quarter panel. Brightwork is in remarkably well-preserved and presented condition, again with a light patina from age. The seats of the car are also original with the correct vinyl and fabric materials showing only the slightest wear at the driver's position while the rear seat appeared to have never been used. It retains its original radio and the instrument cluster is clear and has a period correct Sun tachometer mounted to the steering column in traditional "knee-knocker" location. One of the most unique features of this car is the original Hurst Line-Lock device that our consignor says was a $35.00 option available through the Ford dealers. The original lock-out switch is mounted to the gear-shift lever with the rest of the device mounted under the hood.

Also original to the car are the five heavy-duty special 15" wheels adorned with the base hubcaps wearing a set of "Broadway Classic" whitewall tires. Inside the luggage compartment remains the factory jack, lug wrench and spare tire, and like the rest of this car, presents quite well as an unrestored, original car.