1963 Ford Galaxie 500 XL

1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL Hardtop - Factory R-Code, 427/425hp, 4-Speed This is Ford muscle at its absolute peak. A factory R-Code 1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL Hardtop, powered by the legendary 427ci High-Performance V-8 topped with dual quad carburetors and rated at a thundering 425 horsepower. Built during the height of Ford's all-out assault on NASCAR and the drag strips, the R-Code Galaxie represents a true high-water mark of early-'60s factory performance. Finished in iconic Rangoon Red over a Red 500XL interior, this Galaxie delivers pure period-correct presence. The Sports Hardtop (semi-fastback) roofline, introduced mid-year in 1963, gave the Galaxie a sleeker, more aggressive profile that perfectly matched its race-bred mechanicals. Inside, the 500XL package adds bucket seats, a floor-mounted center console, and upscale trim that separated these cars from standard Galaxies. The 427/425hp FE big-block was Ford's ultimate factory weapon-engineered to win races, not just look good parked. These cars were purpose-built performance machines, and in R-Code form, they sit at the very top of the Galaxie hierarchy. Lightweight variants aside, this configuration remains one of the most desirable and recognizable symbols of Ford's early-1960s racing dominance. Rare, powerful, and unapologetically brutal, the 1963 Galaxie 500XL R-Code is not just a muscle car-it's a rolling piece of American motorsports history. Highly coveted by serious collectors, this is the kind of Galaxie that defines an era and anchors a world-class collection. EXTERIOR: * Rangoon Red exterior * Color-matched steel wheels * 2-door Hardtop Coupe INTERIOR: * Red interior * Bucket seats with center console * Pushbutton AM radio MECHANICS: * Factory R-Code 427ci V-8 * 425 horsepower * Dual 4-barrel carburetors (2x4bbl) * Solid-lifter Hi-Performance engine * 4-speed manual transmission UNDERCARRIAGE: * Red oxide undercarriage * Clean Call us at 941-355-1955 - Live representative available from 9am - 9pm (EST) Financing Available: Apply on our website at www.classiccarsofsarasota.com/financing Worldwide door-to-door shipping offered for your convenience Our indoor showroom is located at 7910 25th Court East Unit 107 Sarasota, FL 34243