![]() ![]() They were not built as a single batch of cars sequentially. Retired Ford engineer and longtime Galaxie Lightweight and Thunderbolt owner-historian Dennis Kolodziej says, “All 200 of the production 1963 cars were built at Ford’s Norfolk Assembly Plant from April to June 1963. The Ford Galaxie 500 Lightweight would give Ford a competitive entry for the 1963 racing season. Motto, announced that the Dearborn automaker would introduce a “special lightweight performance vehicle.” It would be a limited-production model based on the production Galaxie with the new roofline, to be offered to drag racers nationwide. ![]() In February 1963, in a move intended to make the Galaxie even more competitive, Ford’s car merchandising manager, V.P. In the process these Galaxie Lightweights became a Blue Oval icon.įord had ambitious racing plans for 1963, centered on the introduction of a more aerodynamic semi-fastback roofline with a more slanted backlight (rear window) for its two-door hardtops. To remain competitive in NHRA’s expanding Super Stock classes, Ford built 200 Galaxies that were put on a diet, shedding approximately 425 pounds. Two years later, in 1963, Ford powered the rear-engine revolution at Indy, competed on NASCAR high-banked ovals, and continued its drag racing activities. In 1961 Ford adopted “Total Performance” as its corporate mantra. ![]()
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