1963 vs 1964 Galaxie 500 XL – Coupe & Convertible Muscle - Ford Style - Larry Shobe w

Описание: This side-by-side look at two standout full-size Fords — the 1963 Galaxie 500 XL Coupe and the 1964 Galaxie 500 XL Convertible — offers a close-up comparison of styling shifts, trim upgrades, and powertrain options from the height of Ford's early '60s performance era.

In this special side-by-side feature, we compare two beautiful examples of Ford’s early ’60s full-size performance lineup — the 1963 Galaxie 500 XL Coupe and the 1964 Galaxie 500 XL Convertible. Both are equipped with the 390 cubic inch 4-barrel V8, offering classic big-block torque and style with Ford’s XL luxury performance trim.

Both cars feature the 390 ci FE V8 with 4-barrel carburetion, rated at 300+ horsepower
Ford’s Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission delivers smooth shifts on both
The 1963 XL Coupe features the “convertible-style” roofline — sleeker than the earlier boxtop
1964 Convertible continues the aerodynamic trend with refined body lines and trim
Bucket seats, floor-mounted shifters, center consoles, and XL badging throughout
Upscale interiors with chrome accents, padded dashes, and full instrumentation
’63 features sculpted side moldings and round taillight lenses with chromed bezels
’64 receives updated smaller taillights, wider grille, and cleaner overall look
Both ride on 119-inch wheelbases with front coil/rear leaf spring suspension
Factory dual exhaust and big-block torque give these XLs plenty of street presence
Shows the evolution of Ford’s full-size performance luxury approach from ’63 to ’64
XL stood for “Extra Luxury,” and these cars delivered it with comfort and muscle
Perfect examples of how Ford transitioned from finned cruisers to clean, modern muscle

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