1963 Ford Galaxie

Here is a premium, high-energy, legendary piece of American muscle!

1963 1/2 Ford Galaxie 500 Legendary R-Code 427/425HP 4-Speed
Total Performance Muscle.
If you know your Blue Oval history, your heart just skipped a beat. This isnt a tribute, a clone, or a period-correct swap. This is a legitimate, factory-born 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 R-Code-the legendary NASCAR-bred street brawler built to dominate the drag strips and stoplights of America.

The Heart of the Beast: Factory R-Code 427
Under the massive hood lies the holy grail of Ford FE engines: the 427 cubic-inch V8 breathing through factory-correct Dual Holley 4-barrel carburetors. Rated at a conservative 425 horsepower from the factory, this monster delivers neck-snapping torque and a mechanical symphony that modern cars simply cannot replicate.
Engine: 427 cu in FE V8 (Dual-Quad 8V)
Transmission: Borg-Warner T-10 4-Speed Manual
Rear End: Heavy-Duty 9-inch Rear Axle with Traction-Lok
Exhaust: Factory cast-iron headers leading to a deep, throaty dual exhaust
Condition & Highlights

This Galaxie has been meticulously restored and maintained to honor its heritage. Dressed in stunning, deep Rangoon Red paint over a pristine Black interior, it perfectly balances 1960s full-size luxury with raw, unadulterated power.
Exterior: Laser-straight body panels with show-quality chrome, correct badges, and the iconic round Ford taillights.
Interior: Beautifully restored cabin featuring the Bench seat with four speed on the floor.
Wheels/Tires: Period-correct steel wheels with dog-dish hubcaps wrapped in vintage-look performance rubber for that
ultimate sleeper/factory-drag look.

The 1963 Ford Galaxie 427 Side-Oiler is the ultimate Total Performance muscle car. Featuring a NASCAR-bred 427 cubic-inch FE V8 with cross-bolted mains, this beast was engineered to survive sustained high-RPM racing. It pushed a conservatively rated 425 horsepower through a Toploader 4-speed manual transmission!

Key Specifications & Racing Pedigree
Engine Type: Ford FE Big-Block 427 cu in (7.0L) V8
Oiling System: A side passage that routed oil directly to the crankshaft main bearings first, preventing starvation at high
RPMs.
Horsepower: 425 hp
Torque: 480 lb-ft
Induction: Dual-quad 4-barrel (2x4) carburetors on an aluminum intake.
Legacy: Dominated NASCAR, NHRA Super Stock drag racing, and powered the legendary Shelby Cobras and Le Mans-
winning GT40s.

The R-Code:

Engine Block Casting Number: C3AE-6015-AB
Cylinder Heads: C3AE-6090
Intake Manifold (Dual-Quad): C3AE-9425-J
Exhaust Manifolds: Cast iron headers stamped C3AE-9481-D (left) and C2AE-9430-B (right)

Ford introduced the 427 alongside a fastback Sports Hardtop roofline in mid-1963 specifically to cheat the wind on superspeedways. Galaxies ordered with the 427 dual-quad engine were given the famous R-Code designation in the VIN. Only about 3,857 of these factory-built R-Code models were produced for the 1963 model year.

Call 314-346- 6039 to purchase this rare piece of muscle car history or with any questions.
314-346-6039