500hp 427-Powered 1963 Ford Galaxie

David Leshay's 1963 Ford Galaxie is a tribute to classic drag racing, powered by a dyno-proven 500 horsepower, 482-cube Ford FE engine with a Crane cam, aluminum heads, and SCAT rotating assembly. The vehicle features a Jerico 4-speed transmission and a Moser 9-inch rear end with Detroit Locker and 4.11 gears. Competing in the TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout, Leshay's Galaxie, equipped with Mickey Thompson tires on Cragar SS wheels, captured the win despite being the oldest and heaviest car in the field. With Caltrac single-leaf springs and a basic interior, this Galaxie is a blend of street-drive capability and competitive drag racing performance.