• Red fastback two-door hardtop in a studio, elevated rear-quarter view with contrasting seat upholstery.
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1963 Ford Galaxie 500/XL two-door hardtop — elevated studio rear-quarter view — 0401-7579

1963 Ford Galaxie 500/XL two-door hardtop — elevated studio rear-quarter view — 0401-7579

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About This Image

This 1963 Ford Galaxie 500/XL two-door hardtop is shown in an archival photograph. Red fastback two-door hardtop in a studio, elevated rear-quarter view with contrasting seat upholstery.

1963 Galaxie factory specifications and equipment

These original Ford specifications describe the U.S. production Galaxie model range for 1963. They do not establish the engine, transmission or optional equipment fitted to the photographed car. Galaxie 500 and 500/XL entries describe distinct trim ranges. Prototype, competition, Canadian and export vehicles remain separate. Horsepower values are period advertised ratings, not modern net ratings.

Galaxie 260 V-8
260 cu. in.; advertised 164 hp; 8.7:1 compression; bore × stroke 3.80 × 2.87 inches.Sources: G · PDF page 17 · A · PDF page 3 · S · PDF page 51
Thunderbird 352 V-8
352 cu. in.; advertised 220 hp; 8.9:1 compression; bore × stroke 4.00 × 3.50 inches.Sources: G · PDF page 17 · A · PDF page 3 · S · PDF page 51
Thunderbird 390 four-venturi V-8
390 cu. in.; advertised 300 hp; bore × stroke 4.05 × 3.78 inches. Compression is withheld because the publications disagree.Sources: G · PDF page 17 · A · PDF page 3 · S · PDF page 51
Manual transmission
Manual transmission was offered.Sources: G · PDF page 17 · A · PDF page 2 · S · PDF page 69
Fordomatic
Fordomatic automatic transmission was offered, subject to engine restrictions.Sources: G · PDF page 17 · A · PDF page 2 · S · PDF page 71
Cruise-O-Matic
Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission was offered; standard or optional status varies by series.Sources: G · PDF page 17 · A · PDF page 2 · S · PDF page 72
Overdrive
Overdrive was offered; consult the applicable engine and axle table.Sources: G · PDF page 17 · A · PDF page 2 · S · PDF page 70
Galaxie 500 four-door hardtop
The Galaxie 500 range included a four-door hardtop.Sources: G · PDF page 5 · A · PDF page 1 · L · PDF page 6
Galaxie 500 Sports Hardtop
The Galaxie 500 range included the two-door Sports Hardtop. This revised-edition listing does not establish its initial availability date.Sources: G · PDF page 6 · A · PDF page 1 · L · PDF page 6

Publication differences and research limits

The AMA opening sheets were issued October 1, 1962; inspected engine sheets are revised January 2, 1963. The Galaxie retail catalog is revised December 1962. Its 390 compression figure is 10.8:1, while the AMA and service booklet list 10.5:1. That ratio is withheld. The Six horsepower figures also differ between retail and service publications. Later 289 and 427 listings and high-performance packages remain separate from the regular three-engine set above.

Production totals, VIN and paint codes, prices, additional dimensions, detailed option combinations and changeover dates remain pending three-family corroboration. Source-specific engine and transmission restrictions must be consulted before applying any listing to an individual car.

Source key and original publications:

  • G — 1963 Super Torque Ford sales catalog, form FDC-6305, revised December 1962. Sedans: PDF 4; hardtops: PDF 5–6; specifications: PDF 17. Open complete PDF . Complete original PDF
  • A — 1963 Ford eight-cylinder AMA Specifications, prepared by Ford Motor Company. Cover/body list: PDF 1; general specifications: PDF 2 (printed 1); engines: PDF 3 (printed 2). Opening issue date October 1, 1962; inspected specification sheets revised January 2, 1963. Open complete PDF . Complete original PDF
  • S — 1963 Ford Service Specifications, Ford Division Service Department, first printing September 1962. Title: PDF 2; engines: PDF 51 (printed 2-2); manual transmissions: PDF 69–70 (2-20–2-21); automatics: PDF 70–72 (2-21–2-23). Truck and car sections remain separate. Open complete PDF . Complete original PDF
  • L — 1963 Ford full-line sales folder, form FDC-6301, revised December 1962 on the inspected footer. Fairlane: PDF 4 (printed 6–7); full-size Ford: PDF 6 (printed 10–11). This is a distinct full-line publication, not another scan or revision of the model-specific catalog. Open complete PDF . Complete original PDF

1963 Ford Galaxie factory reference

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