1963 FORD GALAXIE 500/XL R-CODE

OVERVIEW

This 1963 Ford Galaxie 500/XL is powered by a 425-horsepower, dual quad carbureted 427ci V8 mated to a four-speed Borg-Warner T-10 manual transmission. Finished in red over a white leather interior, this performance classic is now offered by the selling dealer with a clear title.

Highlights

• Reportedly numbers-matching R-code 427ci V8
• Participant in Hot Rod Magazine's 2003 Power Tour 
• Nine-inch limited-slip differential with factory 3.00 gears

Ownership History                                                                            

• Offered by a dealer
• Current location: Washington 

EXTERIOR

• Red paint 
• Driver-side chrome mirror
• Chrome brightwork 

Updates

• Exterior color changed from original Rose Beige 

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 15-inch gray mag-style wheels
  • Ford spinner center caps 
• Staggered-width Michelin radial tires 
  • 225/70 front 
  • 255/65 rear 

INTERIOR

• White leather upholstery
• Bucket seats 
• Center console with Hurst manual shifter
• Clock 

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 120-mph speedometer 
  • Temperature
  • Fuel 
• Column-mounted 8,000-rpm tachometer 
• Odometer shows 30,967 miles
  • Mileage not indicated on title

Imperfections 

• Tachometer is inoperable 

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• R-code 427ci OHV V8
  • 425 horsepower at 5,600 rpm
  • 480 lb-ft of torque at 3,400 rpm 
  • Dual four-barrel carburetors 

Transmission

• Four-speed Borg-Warner T-10 manual

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

• Nine-inch limited-slip differential 
  • 3.00 gears
• Drum brakes 
• Dual exhaust system 

DATA PLATE DECODER 

• BODY, 63C: Galaxie 500/XL two-door hardtop fastback 
• COLOR, W: Rose Beige 
• TRIM, 81: White Crush and Rose Beige Crush Vinyl upholstery 
• DATE, 25E: May 25, 1963
• AXLE, 1: 3.00 gears
• TRANS, 5: Four-speed manual 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• Surface rust on underbody 
• Radio inoperable 
• Tachometer inoperable 

VIDEO 

• Seller has included a video that shows a walkaround inspection that can be seen below 

AUTOHUNTER ADMIN UPDATE 6/9/2025 10:24 AM PST: Please note the character on the vehicle's trim tag denoting axle information is the letter 'I' and not the number '1' as previously stated. This indicates that the vehicle was built with a 4.11 limited-slip rear end, as opposed to a 3.00 rear end, and has since been swapped.