390ci V8/Edelbrock Carb & Intake/Cruise-O-Matic/Long Term Owner/Nicely Optioned

1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible

”The Galaxie 500 convertible is an action car and looks good in every line. The new roofline is lower; the new windshield is set at a more rakish angle; the styling influence of Thunderbird is unmistakable. Under way, the performance promise is brilliantly fulfilled. With Thunderbird V8 thrust up to 405hp, the convertible can put you in full charge of a bundle of blazing action! Top up, the waterproof vinyl 3 ply top is secure to each roof bow to hold the top snug and sleek as you drive. Top down, it disappears smoothly under the tailored, color keyed boot. These are just a few of the ’goodies’ awaiting you in the 500 convertible.” From the 1963 sales brochure.

For consignment, a 1969 Ford Galaxie 500 convertible showing 43,210 miles, but the true miles are unknown due to a PA title exemption. Owned by our consignor for 25 years prior to which the previous owner installed a crate 390. This clean Galaxie is out of this world!

Exterior
What strikes us first about this Heritage Burgundy example is how, with the top down, how incredibly straight the shoulder line is, underscored and accentuated by a wide band of trim that wraps around at the tail light and heads back up the car to form a spear on the door. The windshield sticks up like a shark fin behind the long, straight hood and even longer decklid. There’s both a front and rear grille in matching stamped stainless and while quad headlights live up front, Ford’s epic afterburner tail lights cap the back and dictate the subtle curvature of the rear fenders. Straight lines return as a chrome bumper and on the hood, front fender ornaments rise like tiny sails guiding this ship. The black canvas top and big rear plastic window are in good shape and 14-inch wheels wear wire wheel covers and mock knock offs. Imperfections in the two stage paint includes some chips, scratches, inclusions, scuffs, light bubbling, deplating chrome on the bumper, and touched up chips.

Interior 
The silver trim lines of the doors shows some patina but the black vinyl that dominates the panels is in great shape and presents with a handsome design. The split bench in front and the full bench in back share the same black grain vinyl, white piping, and ornamentation on the upper sections and all are in very nice condition. The ribbed black plastic steering wheel lacks any cracks and heads up the control center that includes the original configuration of the dash with horizontal speedometer flanked by circular gauges with a ribbed filler piece over a metal back bank of knobs. The AM radio is still in place right next to the vent panel and an elegant little clock as well. Black carpet fills the floor and a cut to fit vinyl mat dresses the otherwise barren trunk with a spare and jack in place.

Drivetrain
The clean engine bay holds a 390ci V8 with 300 horsepower and an Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor over an Edelbrock intake. Behind it is a Cruise-O-Matic 3-speed automatic transmission routing power to the Ford 9” in back with 3.00 gears. Power steering, power brakes, and headers are on board.

Undercarriage
Clean and driver quality underneath with typical surface rust and patina, some residual oil, and areas of plate repairs on the frame on the otherwise stock looking underside. Dual exhaust runs through resonator style mufflers to Cherrybomb mufflers which emit short tips out back. Power drum brakes are on all four wheels and suspension is standard with coil springs in front and leaf springs in back.

Drive-Ability
There’s not much that can go wrong on this former commuter car from the 60’s and we find a well running machine with decent power underfoot, a clean interior, and straight tracking on the test loop. All functions afforded driver and passengers operate as they should and we cruise this one back to the showroom. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.

And cruising is what this car does best. Top up or top down, this long car with pure 60’s style presents in mostly original and stock configuration. It’s a real time capsule of a time when Detroit ruled the road. This one was produced at the Mahwah, New Jersey plant and is ready and willing to travel anywhere in the world for its next caretaker!

3E65X128309

3-1963
E-Mahwah, NJ Assy Plant
65-Galaxie 500 Convertible
X-390ci 300hp 4bbl V8
128309-Sequential Unit Number

WARRANTY PLATE

BODY 76A-Galaxie 500 Convertible
COLOR X-Heritage Burgundy
TRIM 66-Black Vinyl
DATE 08L-November 8th
DSO 13-New York
AXLE 1-Ford 9” 3.00 Conventional
TRANS 4-Cruise O Matic

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