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{{Infobox automobile
| name = Ford 300
| image = 1963 Ford 300 - 34836076123.jpg
| caption = 1963 Ford 300 2-Door Sedan
| production = 1963
| wheelbase = {{Convert|119|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| length = {{Convert|209.9|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| width = {{Convert|81.5|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| transmission = 2-speed ''[[Cruise-o-Matic|Ford-O-Matic]]'' automatic<br>3-speed ''[[Cruise-O-Matic]]''  automatic<br>3-speed manual
| engine = {{convert|223|cuin|L|1|abbr=on}} ''[[Ford Straight-6 engine|Mileage Maker]]'' [[Straight-six engine|I6]]<br>{{convert|260|cuin|L|1|abbr=on}} [[Ford Windsor engine#260|Windsor]] V8<br>{{convert|289|cuin|L|1|abbr=on}} [[Ford Windsor engine#289|Windsor]] V8<br>{{convert|352|cuin|L|1|abbr=on}} [[Ford FE engine|FE series]] V8<br />{{convert|390|cuin|L|1|abbr=on}} [[Ford FE engine|FE series]] V8<br>{{convert|406|cuin|L|1|abbr=on}} [[Ford FE engine|FE series]] V8<br>{{convert|427|cuin|L|1|abbr=on}} [[Ford FE engine|FE series]] V8
| body_style = 2-door [[Sedan (car)|sedan]]<br>4-door [[Sedan (car)|sedan]]
| related = [[Ford Galaxie]]
}}

The '''Ford 300''' is an American [[Car|automobile]] manufactured by [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] exclusively for the 1963 model year. It served as the foundational trim level within the [[full-size]] 1963 Ford lineup, positioned below the [[Ford Galaxie|Galaxie]], Galaxie 500, and Galaxie 500XL models.<ref>John Gunnell, ''Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975'', Revised 4th Edition, page 410</ref> 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 [[Ford Galaxie|Galaxie]] and XL models, it showcased captivating two-tone paint combinations.

In 1964, the Ford 300 was succeeded by the [[Ford Custom|Custom]] series.

==Gallery==
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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.
</gallery>

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