1963 1/2 Ford Galaxie 500 XL 'GR 500 XL' Custom Build Show Board Specs

This is a photograph of a car show display board (spec placard) for a customized 1963 1/2 Ford Galaxie 500 XL, presented under the name "Ford GR 500 XL." The board lists the vehicle's ownership (purchased by James E. Hollingsworth, owned by Kenneth E. Hollingsworth), and full build specifications. The car was built by Superior Auto Works (Roger Alexander and Ed Denkenberger). It runs a 427 FE R-code engine stroked to 464 cubic inches producing 575 HP, mated to a 4-speed Top Loader transmission, with a Ford 9-inch rear shortened 4 inches on a stainless four-link coil-over setup and a Heidts S/S Super Ride II coil-over front end. Brakes are 13.5-inch rotors with 4-piston Alcon calipers; wheels are Budnik 18x10 rear and 18x8 front with Dunlop 245/45 ZR18 front and 285/40 ZR18 rear tires. Paint is DuPont Hot Hues tri-coat "Galaxie Blue." Extras include a one-off four-point harness, roll bars sweeping under the seats, brake vents in rockers and inner fenders, extensive chromed aluminum trim, smoothed bumpers, power windows/locks, tilt wheel, A/C, and a 1000-watt Memphis Belle stereo. Credits for suspension, bodywork, paint, electrical, interior, chrome, stereo, and engine work are listed.