“‘63 Galaxie 500GT convertible with the 406, tri-power carburetion, and manual transmission”
I drove the Ford factory NASCAR stock version (not a convertible). IIRC, the car had belonged to a fellow who supported and/or was with Wood Bro.’s or Cale Yarborough racing, who managed a few cars in midwest oval tracks; one car for A.J. Foyt (on up thru the 1960’s).
Last car for that team, stored and maintained at a certain place that I frequented, was the ‘69 Ford Torino fastback, red and white paint.
Idle was 1,300 RPM. For the engine to run, your foot had to always be a bit on the gas; thus, clutch pedal work, if not in motion. The ‘63 simply would not run, “purring” at idle by itself. Lively cam.
Plenty of open country roads, for the drive on a summer day, long ago. At 100 mph, you had barely used the throttle.
You just might love these. Plenty of big Galaxie road racing action amid a mixed field:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeI9JsxZ5W8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeI9JsxZ5W8