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1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Restomod

408ci Stroker V8 | Monster AOD 4-Speed Automatic w/ Overdrive  | Custom-Fabricated Exhaust System

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Galaxie 500
VIN:
3W66C136911
Lot Number:
260456617
Odometer:
4,487
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
408ci V8
Drive Type:
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Transmission:
Automatic
Exterior Color:
Light Blue
Interior Color:
Blue/White
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Vehicle Location:
Stafford
Virginia
  • 1963 Ford Galaxie 500
  • 408ci BluePrint Ford Stroker V8 (Bored Out From 351ci)
  • 4-Barrel Carburetor
  • Monster AOD 4-Speed Automatic w/ Overdrive
  • RWD
  • Light Blue Exterior
  • Blue/White Interior
  • BluePrint Engines Aluminum Cylinder Heads
  • Hydraulic Roller Camshaft
  • Dyno-Tested 426.9 HP / 486.6 LB-FT Torque
  • Monster Transmission Ford AOD HD Conversion Package
  • 2300–2500 Stall Torque Converter
  • Level 2 Shift Firmness
  • Posi Rear Differential
  • 3.73 Rear Gears
  • Aftermarket Power Steering Pump
  • Aftermarket Power Steering Box
  • Aftermarket Power Steering Cooler
  • Aluminum Radiator
  • March Pulley System
  • Lakewood Traction Bars
  • Aftermarket Headers
  • Custom-Fabricated Exhaust System
  • Aftermarket Steering Column
  • Aftermarket Steering Wheel
  • TS Alternator
  • Dual Feed Fuel Line
  • Updated Cooling System
  • Aftermarket Gauges
  • Reupholstered Interior
  • Current Owner Reports ~ 4,500 Miles On Engine Build
  • Current Owner Reports ~500 Miles On Rear End
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Background Story of this 1963 Ford Galaxie 500

Overview of 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 For Sale by Owner

The early 1960s represented a golden era for full-size American performance cruisers, and the 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 remains one of the most recognizable examples of that formula. With its long, sleek proportions and unmistakable Jet Age styling, the Galaxie was one of Ford’s flagship offerings, equally at home on the boulevard or the drag strip. This particular 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 has been thoughtfully transformed into a true restomod, blending timeless classic styling with substantially upgraded mechanicals for dramatically improved performance and drivability. Showing 4,487 miles, with the current owner reporting approximately 4,500 miles on the engine build, this Galaxie benefits from a professionally installed BluePrint Engines 408ci stroker V8, a Monster AOD overdrive automatic transmission, upgraded steering components, and a host of supporting performance enhancements. For enthusiasts who love vintage American style but want modernized reliability and highway usability, this Ford presents an especially compelling package.

1963 Ford Galaxie 500 - Overview Photo

Exterior and Interior

The exterior of this 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 preserves the elegant full-size American styling that made these cars so memorable, finished in Light Blue that perfectly complements the model’s sweeping body lines, generous proportions, and unmistakable chrome-accented presence. Unlike more aggressively styled muscle cars that followed later in the decade, the Galaxie carries a refined confidence, with clean surfacing and a dignified stance that make it equally appealing at shows or weekend cruises. Beneath the classic appearance, however, this example benefits from meaningful mechanical upgrades including improved steering and driveline components, creating a vintage cruiser that is far more usable than a stock-era counterpart. The interior of this 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 blends nostalgic Americana with thoughtful modernization. Finished in a striking Blue and White color combination, the reupholstered cabin preserves the visual character expected of a period-correct full-size Ford while incorporating tasteful upgrades that improve the ownership experience. An aftermarket steering column, aftermarket steering wheel, and replacement gauges provide a more contemporary feel without overwhelming the classic aesthetic. This remains a spacious and inviting cabin designed for effortless cruising, now enhanced with the usability improvements expected from a well-executed restomod.

1963 Ford Galaxie 500 - Interior Photo

Engine

At the heart of this 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 is a serious performance upgrade in the form of a BluePrint Engines 408ci stroker V8, based on a Ford 351 Windsor block and professionally built with aluminum cylinder heads and a hydraulic roller camshaft. Dyno documentation shows an impressive 426.9 horsepower and 486.6 lb-ft of torque, transforming this full-size Ford into a genuinely potent machine while retaining naturally aspirated V8 character. Power is routed through a Monster AOD HD 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive, paired with a 2300–2500 stall torque converter and Level 2 shift calibration for more responsive performance. Supporting upgrades include a 3.73-geared posi rear differential, Lakewood traction bars, aftermarket headers, a custom-fabricated exhaust system, upgraded cooling components including an aluminum radiator, and an overhauled power steering system. The result is a classic Galaxie that delivers vastly improved acceleration, highway cruising comfort, and overall drivability compared to its factory-original specification.

1963 Ford Galaxie 500 - Engine Photo

Walk-around Video of this Ford Galaxie 500

1963 Ford Galaxie 500 - Passenger side

1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Restomod

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PENDING SALE
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The early 1960s represented a golden era for full-size American performance cruisers, and the 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 remains one of the most recognizable examples of that formula. With its long, sleek proportions and unmistakable Jet Age styling, the Galaxie was one of Ford’s flagship offerings, equally at home on the boulevard or the drag strip. This particular 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 has been thoughtfully transformed into a true restomod, blending timeless classic styling with substantially upgraded mechanicals for dramatically improved performance and drivability. Showing 4,487 miles, with the current owner reporting approximately 4,500 miles on the engine build, this Galaxie benefits from a professionally installed BluePrint Engines 408ci stroker V8, a Monster AOD overdrive automatic transmission, upgraded steering components, and a host of supporting performance enhancements. For enthusiasts who love vintage American style but want modernized reliability and highway usability, this Ford presents an especially compelling package.

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1966 Ford Galaxie 500 - Passenger side

1966 Ford Galaxie 500

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PENDING SALE
$32,500
SOLD

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$22,999
SOLD

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