1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Lightweight

Run Day - Saturday June 1, 2024

For your consideration, one of the most important early 1960s American performance muscle cars: A 1963 1\2 Ford Galaxie 500 Lightweight. Only 211 of these true factory race cars were built in early '63 with the express purpose of supplying Ford dealer race teams with the most competitive offerings to date. But, there were some fortunate retail customers that were able to obtain one of these rare and mythical beasts for private ownership; This is one of those cars. Originally purchased from Sauter Motors in Montvale, NJ. by a Mr. Barry Noel, this car has had only 4 owners, and retains much of its important originality. All but 5 of these special “lightweight” Galaxies were finished in Corinthian White with Red interior. This particular example was painted black by the original owner–to try and disguise the true nature of this race car from the local street-racing competitors–but was refinished in the correct Corinthian White in the early 1970s by the second owner (Al “Buddy” Roehrer). The third owner stored the car from the early-80s until it was finally sold to the 4th owners (Gregg Kopkau & Chris Stewart) almost 30 years later. Greg and Chris had the original, numbers-matching drivetrain meticulously rebuilt, maintaining an exceptional level of authenticity. The car has just over 16,000 actual miles on it, and the car retains its original red interior. In addition to the engine, transmission, and rear-end rebuild, the car has all of its functional & mechanical parts and systems refreshed and serviced with the utmost care and focus given to retaining the car's factory originality. The car is right as rain! Built 4\27\63, it features a 425hp\480 lb-ft. 427ci V8, T-10 BorgWarner aluminum transmission, 4.11 open rear axle, NHRA-approved aluminum bell housing, Police Interceptor brakes, fiberglass hood, front fenders, decklid, and inner fender liners, aluminum front & rear bumpers and brackets, lightweight frame, Bostrom Thinline bucket seats, and of course, factory-delete of all non-essential elements (carpet, heater, AM radio, hood springs, armrests, spare tire\jack\lug wrench, sound-deadening, interior lights and rear ashtrays, etc.). A large folder full of documentation and receipts of the engine rebuilt etc. is included in the sale. Don't miss this opportunity to own a very rare, special and exceptional piece of Ford Automotive and American racing history!