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1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Hardtop

Sold at Mecum Auctions on June 7, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$17,050Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $15,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1963
Make and model
Ford Galaxie
Generation
Galaxie 1959 to 1964
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
3P66Z168640
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 123 comparable sales, 35% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$21,000 to $40,000
Median$28,500
Sales behind it123Likely

From 123 sales of the Ford Galaxie 1959 to 1964 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $21,000 and $40,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1963 Ford Galaxie 500XLMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$10,000
1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible "Crazy Taxi" TributeCars & Bids, Oct. 9, 2026Cars & BidsOct. 9, 2026$14,100
1963 Ford Galaxie ConvertibleMecum, March 18, 2026MecumMarch 18, 2026$10,000
390-Powered 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 ConvertibleBring a Trailer, July 29, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 29, 2025$22,500
1963 Ford Galaxie 500Mecum, July 24, 2025MecumJuly 24, 2025$16,000
24-Years-Owned 1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL ConvertibleBring a Trailer, May 30, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 30, 2025$20,000
1963 FORD GALAXIE 500 XL CUSTOM COUPEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 25, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 25, 2025$300,000
1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 8, 2025MecumJan. 8, 2025$21,000