Ford 300
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Ford 300 |
| image | 1963 Ford 300 - 34836076123.jpg |
| caption | 1963 Ford 300 2-Door Sedan |
| production | 1963 |
| wheelbase | 119 in |
| length | 209.9 in |
| width | 81.5 in |
| transmission | 2-speed Ford-O-Matic automatic |
| 3-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic | |
| 3-speed manual | |
| engine | 223 cuin Mileage Maker I6 |
| 260 cuin Windsor V8 | |
| 289 cuin Windsor V8 | |
| 352 cuin FE series V8 | |
| 390 cuin FE series V8 | |
| 406 cuin FE series V8 | |
| 427 cuin FE series V8 | |
| body_style | 2-door sedan |
| 4-door sedan | |
| related | Ford Galaxie |
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| name = Ford 300 | image = 1963 Ford 300 - 34836076123.jpg | caption = 1963 Ford 300 2-Door Sedan | production = 1963 | wheelbase = 119 in | length = 209.9 in | width = 81.5 in | transmission = 2-speed Ford-O-Matic automatic 3-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic 3-speed manual | engine = 223 cuin Mileage Maker I6 260 cuin Windsor V8 289 cuin Windsor V8 352 cuin FE series V8 390 cuin FE series V8 406 cuin FE series V8 427 cuin FE series V8 | body_style = 2-door sedan 4-door sedan | related = Ford Galaxie
The Ford 300 is an American automobile manufactured by Ford exclusively for the 1963 model year. It served as the foundational trim level within the full-size 1963 Ford lineup, positioned below the Galaxie, Galaxie 500, and Galaxie 500XL models. Distinguished by its minimal chrome trim and lack of luxury features, it was comparable in trim level to the Chevrolet Biscayne.
The Ford 300 gained popularity in police and taxi fleets, boasting a base price more than $100 lower than comparable models in the base Galaxie series. However, private customers were also drawn to its affordability and economic performance, offering the spaciousness of a full-sized automobile as a primary selling point.
Identified by the "Ford 300" badge adorning each front fender, positioned just behind the wheel wells, and featuring "F-O-R-D" lettering in small block font on the trunk lid, this series exclusively offered 2- or 4-door pillared sedan configurations.
An intriguing aspect of the Ford 300's history revolves around the availability of the big-block FE-series V8 engines, including the formidable 427 cubic inch engine delivering up to 425 horsepower. When paired with a manual transmission, these cars often found use in the realm of drag racing, owing to their relatively lightweight build.
A unique Ford 300 2-door sedan variant was marketed by Tasca Motors of Providence, Rhode Island. Distinguishing itself with additional chrome embellishments borrowed from the Galaxie and XL models, it showcased captivating two-tone paint combinations.
In 1964, the Ford 300 was succeeded by the Custom series.
Gallery
File:1963 Ford 300 - 18997186006.jpg|1963 Ford 300 2-Door Sedan File:Ford 300.JPG|A weathered Ford 300 4-Door Sedan. In the absence of a front fender badge, this vehicle likely came equipped with the standard OHV inline-6 engine.
References
References
- John Gunnell, ''Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975'', Revised 4th Edition, page 410
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