![]() Noted the back wheels are frozen, and the engine just clicks with a full charge on the battery, it will not turn over nor start. There is no carpet, and the original headliner hangs above.Īn unrestored 390ci V8 with a single 4-barrel carburetor on top, and a 3-speed Dual Range Automatic transmission is on back with a Ford 9-inch 3.00 rear. Uncapped steel wheels are all around.Īgain, with the TLC as it is loaded with parts, and seats appear decent with minimal wear, door panels are missing, and floors need some redux on the pan edges as they are rusted out. Chrome is good with slight pitting and missing from the rear window surround which has some invasive rust. I cannot say for sure if all the parts are there, but what I can say is it needs some of your love!īathed in red exterior appears overall good, with some body work being finished off prior to the red respray. To mirror these times Ford Motor Company put elements of design into the Thunderbird for 1963.įor consignment a barn find car that comes with lots of parts and is in need of some TLC. Unfortunately, we were riding low on the assassination of President Kennedy, Russia launching the first woman into space, and racial equality concerns. While they weren’t advertised for speed, Ford used the Thunderbird body in their NASCAR races, with many hitting an average speed of about 200 miles per hour.The Jet age is in full swing, the country is riding high on Beatle mania, towering beehive hair doo's, fur boots, and getting to the moon before the end of the decade. This resulted in later models having poor fuel efficiency. As the size of the model increased, a larger engine was also required to support the vehicle. Many V8 engines have been used in the Ford Thunderbird over the years. Within a few years, a second row was added, and the Ford Thunderbird is known for getting larger and large in size until the late 1970s. The car was originally designed as a sporty two-seat convertible but was not marketed as such. By the end of 2005, Ford had managed to produce over 4.4 million Thunderbirds. Production on the Ford Thunderbird occurred from 1955 to 1997 and then again from 2002 to 2005. This vehicle sparked the expansion of the market segment for personal luxury vehicles that feature a higher emphasis on driving comfort, rather than high-speed performance. Interesting Fact: The Ford Thunderbird is an upscale vehicle that featured eleven unique generations. 2 value.įor more information and details, please call or text Harry Clark at +1.602.245.7200 or The T-Bird is available for inspection at our Phoenix showroom. We are offering this T-Bird at a fraction of the restoration cost and right in line with the Hagerty No. More photos are in the album that will be included in the sale. See the photos of the restoration in the photo gallery. The engine compartment is also detailed for show and the undercarriage is beautifully and thoroughly detailed. The four barrel carburetor gives excellent overall performance. It has the venerable 390 CID V8 that is a proven and reliable workhorse. This T-Bird was produced on November 24 at the Ford Motor Company Wixom Assembly plant. We love the futuristic look this car has! The dash and center console look fantastic. The black carpet is in very nice condition and the black Thunderbird rubber mats are as new. Otherwise, the interior is ready for show. These appear as though they would be easy to repair. There are small tears on the bottom of both front seats on the outside. The interior has been beautifully restored in its original black vinyl (Trim Code 56). The rubber seals have all been replaced and are in very good condition. There are several small paint touch ups that are visible upon very close inspection. ![]() It is difficult to find faults with the cosmetics related to this car. The chrome and the stainless are in excellent condition as well. This is a beautiful repaint that is performed to concours standards and looks terrific today. The livery is beautifully repainted in its original Corinthian White (Paint Code M). This T-Bird is ready for touring or concours events. Every piece of this car has been painstakingly restored and is in overall excellent condition. SOLD to Ohio!! This is a beautiful 1963 Ford Thunderbird coupe that has benefited from a fully photo documented professional restoration.
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