Not Sold • £8,000 - £12,000
1963 Ford Galaxie Country Sedan
United Kingdom • 10 Dec 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1963 Ford Galaxie 5-litre V8 Country Sedan, imported from the US in 2014, features a distinctive 'rat rod' aesthetic. While the exterior remains untouched, it has benefited from over £20,000 in mechanical overhauls, ensuring it's mechanically sound despite its weathered appearance.
Condition
6
The car has a 'rat rod patina,' meaning the cosmetics are untouched for a weathered look. While it has undergone extensive mechanical work, the exterior appearance indicates moderate wear. There's mention of the bodywork being sprayed with Owatrol preservative to keep rust at bay, suggesting existing or potential rust issues. This aligns with a 'Good' condition rating, as there's a balance between mechanical soundness and cosmetic wear.
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Automatic
Transmission:
3A72X194542
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
LCL406A
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Description Ex-Octane fleet; imported from America in 2014 and two owners since; over £20k spent on full mechanical overhaul; fabulous rat rod patina; get yourself noticed! By the late 1950s, America was firmly in the grip of rocket age mania and the newspapers were full of the latest moves in the Space Race as Uncle Sam battled the Soviet Bear for supremacy on earth and in heaven.
No surprise then, that when Ford launched its new top-of-the-range model in 1959, it was called the Galaxie.
Of truly vast proportions, it abandoned the ostentatious fins and flourishes of the early Fifties for a more sober, sleek and scientific look.
Available as either a sedan, an estate or a convertible in two- and four-door form, it came with a range of engines from a 3.7-litre straight-six to a humongous 7-litre V8.
The Galaxie really hit the UK headlines in 1963 when Ford brought a few specially tuned ones over to England where their tyre-smoking, power-sliding antics in the hands of drivers like J...
Points of note
£3,249
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£15,364
Median Price (Since 2020)
£39,332
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Oct 15 2018
Latest MOT Mileage
36,613 miles
Registration Date
1963-01-01
MOT History
Passed
On Oct 16 2017 with 36,613 miles
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