What you're seeing here is Ford's answer to the Super Duty Pontiacs, he industrial-strength Mopars, nd the 409 Chevy. This 1963 Galaxie 500 hardtop is quite simply Ford's finest example of the "Gentleman's Express," a car that's both elegant and as brutal as a hammer strike. The Q-code meant 427 cubic inches, 4-barrel carburetor, 10 horsepower, nd with an exhaust note straight out of Valhalla, t also means that people sit up and take notice when this machine arrives.The Q-code 427 was a mid-year replacement for the 406, umping right up against the NASCAR engine displacement limit, hich was surely intentional. Bright code J Rangoon Red is this car's original color, nd that's really the only color it could possibly be now that it's been given a serious horsepower injection. Of course, s a national prize winner, ou know they spent some extra time block sanding the bodywork to make sure its straight, nd with that spectacular paint job this car is 100% extrovert. It just stands out in a crowd like a heavyweight boxer at the opera. Finish quality is excellent, ith doors that fit right and great gaps all around, ll indications of a prizewinner that has only been to the show field but never used regularly. Plenty of jewelry helps the upscale Galaxie look the part of Ford's top-of-the-line machine, ncluding the streamlined fender ornaments and none-too-subtle 427 badges. And I'm still convinced that Ford had the right idea with their taillights looking like jet exhaust, articularly on a car that can accelerate like this one does.The red interior is really the only choice in a bright red luxury liner, nd it has been restored with new seat covers, resh carpets, nd a restored dash. A bench seat with a 4-speed is how it came originally and delivers the brute-force performance in a no-frills way that suggests the guy who originally ordered this car had his priorities in order. The gauges cover the basics, ut there are no give-aways like a column-mounted tach or under-dash gauges, eeping this car strictly 1963. A correct shifter (they're not reproduced) manages the 4-speed manual gearbox and you know you're hardcore when you spec manual steering and brakes in your street sweeper. The original AM radio is still in the dash, ut who cares if it works? You'll never use it after you hear the exhaust note. And yes, he trunk is truly massive, arrying its spare way up front, ut remember that it also helps plant the rear tires and you're going to need all the help you can get in that department.The engine is the original 427 cubic inch mill that was rebuilt 27 miles ago (yes, wenty-seven). But this is no garden-variety 427; no, t's been rebuilt to its original 410-horsepower spec complete with solid lifters, resh flat-top pistons, nd that big 4-barrel carburetor up top. The engine bay sparkles with that highly-detailed look that only show-quality cars can offer, ith every part showing exactly the right finish, ight down to the original cast iron exhaust manifolds. Everything around the engine is new, oo, rom the belts and hoses to the ignition system, nd it exhales into a rumbling dual exhaust that sounds threatening even at idle. The 4-speed manual feeds a 9-inch rear with 3.50 gears inside, o you don't have to worry about breakage and it's still street-friendly. The chassis is likewise detailed for show, emonstrating only use going on and off a trailer on its way to collecting those big awards around the country. And as the perfect finishing touch, here are plain-Jane steelies with dog dish hubcaps and proper 6.70-15 Firestone bias-ply blackwalls for a truly industrial look.Fast and brutal, his is one heck of a find for Ford fans. With it you can intimidate lesser cars without even starting the engine, nd it's one piece of muscle that truly delivers on the promises its looks make. Call today!