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1963 FORD GALAXIE 500 XL CONVERTIBLE

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 28, 2022, offered with no reserve.

$143,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $130,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1963
Make and model
Ford Galaxie
Generation
Galaxie 1959 to 1964
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
3G69R171163
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 124 comparable sales, 225% over its top.

Middle half of sales$20,875 to $40,000
Median$28,500
Sales behind it124Likely

From 124 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 $20,875 and $40,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
429CJ-Powered 1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL Hardtop 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 11, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 11, 2026$29,250
1963 Ford Galaxie 500XLMecum, Sept. 26, 2026MecumSept. 26, 2026$45,000
1963 Ford Galaxie 500XLMecum, Sept. 26, 2026MecumSept. 26, 2026$30,000
1963 Ford Galaxie 500XLMecum, Sept. 26, 2026MecumSept. 26, 2026$95,000
1963.5 Ford Galaxie 500 Hardtop Fastback R-Code 427 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 27, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 27, 2026$65,000
1963 Ford Galaxie 500Mecum, May 16, 2026MecumMay 16, 2026$57,000
1963 FORD GALAXIE 500 XL CONVERTIBLEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 25, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 25, 2026$55,000
1963 Ford Galaxie 500Mecum, Jan. 17, 2026MecumJan. 17, 2026$91,000

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Jan. 30, 2016SoldBarrett-JacksonBarrett-Jackson$126,500
April 14, 2018SoldBarrett-JacksonBarrett-Jackson$170,500
Jan. 28, 2022Sold (this sale)Barrett-JacksonBarrett-Jackson$143,000