63 1/2 Galaxie 427 value??

[iluv69s]

I was at a local car show yesterday and I noticed a small for sale sign in the window of a ford...of all things!!

I spoke to the elderly owner who told me he is the original owner and that the car has the 427 dual quad motor...it also had the bubble hood...I did not think much of it until, I mentioned the car to my brother and he said the car is probably very rare and valuable...I know they did make lightweight and/or altered wheelbased cars back then...does anyone know how to tell the originality of these cars?? dont they have an engine code in the VIN number?? Did they even make 427 63 galaxies?? What are they worth?? I'm not a Ford guy, but I'll take any make of car if its cool...I've owned a few early mustangs and a few Mopars...lets face it, I'll take a Shelby Mustang or Hemi Superbird anyday!!! And maybe a dual-quad big block Galaxie for that matter!!! Any idea on the value??? thanks, max

[1970Bluel78]

I know that it was offered and yes it's pretty rare since it was a running addition after the 406 engine. Try Galaxieclub.com

[mockingbird812]

Get the VIN and call Kevin Marti or check out his website for a "Marti" report. They are quick, inexpensive and nice folks to deal with AND they live in the Valley of the Sun.

[TC]

I believe that the vin had an R in it, and the ford guys call that an R (race) code car. Not sure what those go for today, but I would guess big money...if it's all original.

Any idea what he wanted for it?



Tom

[TC]

A couple more things,

The "R" code galaxies had "cast" factory headers, and I think they were all 4 spd's.



Tom

[PeteLeathersac]

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A couple more things,

The "R" code galaxies had "cast" factory headers, and I think they were all 4 spd's.



Tom

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...and didn't the R-Codes have cross drilled mains and the Q-Code 427's not?.

Here's a link to an article on one..

http://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/...sue01-a1-1.php


Good luck!.
~ Pete

[iluv69s]

he wants 19k for the car...seemes like a good deal...but have any actually sold lately???how much?? I cant seem to find any for sale to get an idea whats its worth...thanks for all the info.