R-Code 1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL Convertible Prototype

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* Location: Houston, Texas
* 427ci V-8 Engine
* Heavy Duty 4-Speed Manual Transmission
* Mileage Exempt | Odometer Read 21,563
* ONE OF ONE PROTOTYPE PRODUCED IN LOS ANGELES 3 MONTHS BEFORE FACTORY PRODUCTION (February 14, 1963)
* ONLY R-Code in Existence with These Options:
Power Drivers Seat
Power Steering
Carpeted Inner Trunk Quarter Panels
Stainless Rocker
Stainless Rear Quarter Trim
* Equipped with Special Braden Engineering Racing Side Oiler Engine (Gordon Johncock Racing Team)
* Original Block Coms with the Sale
* In road racing, the Galaxie dominated their class from Riverside to England. Here are some interesting facts about this incredible 427 engine:
None other than Carroll Shelby picked it to power the iconic COBRA
The only world championship won by an American car was the Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe
1966-24 Hour of Le Mans: top 3 winners-427 powered Ford GT40
1967-24 Hour of Le Mans: won again-set 2 records
1968-24 Hour of Le Mans: won again-set 2 more records
This was the first and only American car to ever win the LeMans race
They also dominated at Sebring. Wining in 1966, 1967, 1969!
Some of the most famous drivers in history drove 427 powered vehicles:
-Carroll Shelby
-Don Nicholson
-Tasca Ford
-Gas Rhonda
Beginning in 1964, 427 powered Fairlane “Thunderbolts” and Mercury Comet dominated the drag strips
Dominated NASCAR winning 23 races-MORE than all of its competitors combined.
Only 411 “R” code Galaxies of all four body types were produced in 1963
RARE, LIMITED production with ONLY 10 of the XL Convertibles are believed to have been produced
* Inspections Available by Appointment