1963 Ford Galaxie XL 500 2 Door Club Victoria

YEE HAW!!! Son of a Gun this unit is a great early unmolested "Muscle Survivor" with plenty of original patina and history to enjoy! Solid ownership history starts with it being sold new in southern California @ Chaffee Motors which was owned by Vel's-Parnelli Jones (original sticker on drivers wind wing). The current Arizona 3rd owner purchased it in 2007 from the 2nd California registered owner who had purchased it in 1975 from the original California registered owner who had special ordered the car.... So 2 Southern California registered owners, #1 1962 to 1975 = 13 years, #2 1975 to 2007 = 32 Years. Now in dry Lake Havasu City Arizona private collection awaiting you! An original California "Black Plate" vehicle with 100,708 verified actual miles and extensive historic documentation is included...

The rest of the known facts are the VIN# 3J67G103608, 3 = 1963, J = Los Angeles built, 67 = Galaxie XL500 Clb-Vic 5 Passenger, G = 406 (Hi Performance V-8 6 Barrel 405HP) and # 3608 in build sequence. DATA TAG, Body 65B = 2-Door 500XL Hardtop, Color M = Corinthian White, Trim 87 = Lt. Turquoise, Build Date 28J = Sept 28, 1962, DSO 71 = Los Angeles, Axle 5 = 9" 3.50:1, Transmission 5 = 4 Speed Manual.

Inspection Notes: The body, trim and interior are known to be original with expected dry climate patina, wear and use flaws. Body in detail, most of the trim is excellent with some die-cast parts showing as commonly a bit weathered, the paint appears well cared for factory original paint with thin areas and existing minor small blends over the years (known top rear deck painted and rear bumper re-plated), rock solid/dry original floor pans, rockers & body panels, wheel/caps/tires on car are not original (8" 61-62 performance wheels with correct centers) and included is a set of 5" non Kelsey Hayes factory style rims, 5 original spinner caps mounted with vintage bias ply Firestone 4" wide rubber along with the original jack assembly...

Interior in detail, equipped with factory AM/FM Radio with dealer added reverb that are typically inoperative, all factory seating surfaces and trim appears to be exceptional original with minimal common patina, slight wear and no tears, excellent F/R door panels/trim panels, front only added seat belts (dealer?), original SUN 8,500 Tachometer with correct battery operated apron mounted transistor, comes with thick file - original registrations dating back to New/1963, brochures, owners manual, parts books, repair manual and many misc historic docs...

The power-train and all known major components appear to be original with the exception of a correct 1963 factory service replacement block, "406 HP cross bolt capable", by the the 32 year owner due to a crack in original block and was later rebuilt  photo documented & receipts in 1992, Holman-Moody 406AA Cam, Balanced Blue-printed, original Intake heat cross over repaired, flow cooler water pump, good correct clutch/flywheel/bell, 4-Speed trans shifts excellent up/down, up-graded early Hurst linkage, big sintered "Velvet Touch" metallic shoes and up-graded Flowmaster exhaust. Professional inspector notes/comments: "It could not have run any better new - what a thrill", "Pretty Special for as rare as it is and how old it is", Nobody screwed with this car - it runs like a Cheetah". (see detailed sub-page photos) The rest speaks for itself...

In closing, solid and special early Muscle Cars such as this are getting super hard to find and it is very debatable whether to leave this gem the way it is and/or restore to perfection. "They are original only once and/or to get the ultimate restoration, you must start with the best example!" "IT IS WHAT YOU SEE & IS WHAT IT IS" BUY NOW!! $ALE PENDING, GOOD LUCK!!!! 

Known Items: Free and Clear Private party titled in Sunny Arizona. We reviewed the extensive file (which is included) and have spoken to the 2nd owner to verify the stated history as correctly as possible. There is NO doubt, this car was petted and respected with incredible preservation tendencies by a true respectable automotive enthusiast! You decide!! To see our 4 PAGE professional inspection, simply contact us in person over the phone..

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