1963 Ford Galaxie 500 XL
VIN 3A68X189917
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Jul 15, 2026
What’s special about this listing
- 1963 1/2 Galaxie 500 XL Fastback - sporty hardtop variant introduced mid-year 1963, one of approximately 33,870 produced
- 351 Y-Block V8 - final year of Y-Block production (1954-1964), increasingly rare as many have been swapped for FE series engines
- Period-correct three-deuce carburetor setup with cast-steel headers - authentic performance configuration from Ford's Thunderbird parts bin
- Rose Beige exterior and interior - claimed factory-original color presentation, a distinctive and uncommon combination
- Recent comparable Galaxie 500 XL sales range $23,650-$48,015; 2nd Gen Galaxie market averages ~$44K See the Ford Galaxie 2nd Gen market →
- Drivability-focused updates including aluminum radiator, chrome alternator, and factory power steering preserve period character while improving usability
- 68,258 miles with total mileage unknown - represents a driven but not excessive use case for a full-size classic cruiser
Specs
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- Year
- 1963
- Make
- Ford
- Model Family
- Galaxie
- Model Generation
- 2nd Gen
- Model Variant
- 500
- Model Trim
- XL
- VIN
- 3A68X189917
- Mileage
- 68,258 mi TMU
- Originality
- Modified
- Engine
- 352ci V8
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
- Vehicle Type
- Automobile
- Body Style
- Coupe
- Driver Side
- LHD
- Doors
- 2 Doors
- Color Group (Ext)
- Pink
- Color Group (Int)
- Red/Burgundy
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About this Seller
Gateway Classic Cars - San Antonio/Austin
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New Braunfels, TX
Gateway Classic Cars of San Antonio / Austin specializes in a curated selection of classic cars and collector vehicles with broad enthusiast appeal. Their hand-selected inventory focuses on memorable, well-kept examples that celebrate automotive history and variety.