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1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Lightweight

Sold at Mecum Auctions on March 9, 2024.

$129,250Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $117,500, 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
Version
Galaxie 427 / 406
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
3J66R143277
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

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

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 4 comparable sales, 86% over its top.

Middle half of sales$28,625 to $63,125
Median$45,750
Sales behind it4Likely

From 4 sales of the Ford Galaxie 427 / 406 (Galaxie 1959 to 1964) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $28,625 and $63,125.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1963.5 Ford Galaxie 500 Hardtop Fastback R-Code 427 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 27, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 27, 2026$65,000
427 FE Stroker-Powered 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Club Victoria 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 3, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 3, 2026$29,000
1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL Fastback R-Code 427 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Dec. 13, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 13, 2025$62,500
1962 Ford Galaxie 500 Club Victoria 406 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 27, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 27, 2025$27,500

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Aug. 18, 2023SoldMecumMecum$88,000
Nov. 27, 2023Did not sellBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$95,000 high bid
March 9, 2024Sold (this sale)MecumMecum$129,250