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1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL 2-Door Convertible

The Galaxie 500XL convertible represented Ford's top-of-the-line full-size performance luxury offering with bucket seats and V8 power.
3R69F123456
8 Cyl. 260 C.I.
Engine
2-Door Convertible
Body
San Jose, CA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 3 1963
Plant Code R San Jose, CA
Model Code 69 Galaxie 500XL
Engine Code F 8 Cyl. 260 C.I.
Serial Number 123456 Production #123456

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelGalaxie 500XL
Year1963
Body Style2-Door Convertible
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 260 C.I.
Cylinders8
Displacement260 CID
Horsepower164 HP
Compression Ratio8.7:1
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionAUTO
Assembly PlantSan Jose, CA
Plant CodeR
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%