This 1963½ ie 500 Two-Door Fastback is a mid-year model and a true “R” code car, built with a 427 V8 fed by two four-barrel carburetors. This example reportedly has its original 427 dual-quad engine that’s backed by its original four-speed manual transmission and a rear end with factory 4.11:1 gears. The seller notes that the car has never been in an accident and received a rotisserie restoration in its original nthian paint, with a red vinyl bench seat interior. ing to the seller, this car has spent its life in a climate-controlled shop mostly in the , fornia, area. The seller has owned the ie for 13 years.
- The 427-cu.in. OHV V8 engine is said to be original to the car.
- The “R” in the VIN designates an original 427 engine.
- The engine and transmission are noted to be “numbers-matching.”
- The engine has the correct dual four-barrel carburetors.
- The cast-iron exhaust headers are correct for this engine.
- The “5” on the data tag indicates an original four-speed manual transmission.
- The “9” on the data tag indicates a 4.11:1 gear ratio was originally installed.
- The seller states that the car has never been in an accident.
- No rust was found or any metal changed out during the car’s restoration.
- The paint and body condition are “excellent,” according to the seller.
- The “M” on the data tag indicates nthian paint as the factory color.
- The seller notes no scratches or dents on the car.
- The chrome bumpers are in “excellent” condition, per the seller.
- The red vinyl bench seat is signified by the code “95” on the data tag.
- The undercarriage and suspension components look pristine in the provided photos.
- No extra parts or documentation are included in the sale.
- The seller says the radio doesn’t work.
- The heater control needs attention.
- This 1963½ ie 500 Fastback is an original 427 R-code car.
- It received a rotisserie restoration.
- No metal needed to be changed out during the restoration, the seller notes.
- The car has not been on the road for close to 40 years.
- The red vinyl bench seat interior is factory correct.
The seller states that this vehicle will be sold on the proper British , da, document in his and his wife’s names for transfer of ownership. This 1963½ ie .