Vehicle Description
A luxury Ford built to fit in with Europe's elite, that's the
legacy of the 1963 Ford Thunderbird Principality of Monaco special
edition. One of only 2,000 ever built, this example looks
distinguished today, and so you'll attract crowds before you tell
the tale of this loaded luxury landau coupe.
Ford wanted to show off its performance image in 1963. They even
entered some modified Falcons in the Monte Carlo Rally. Lee Iacocca
wanted to promote this to the fullest, but he knew the compact cars
didn't fit in at the world's richest destination. That's how this
Principality of Monaco special edition was born. It was rumored
Princess Grace (our Grace Kelly) was consulted for the special
touches. These are Corinthian White color cars with a Rose Beige
vinyl roof. And speaking of the roof, a car of royalty would, of
course, be the real landau roof model. The result was a Ford that's
worthy of the Riviera. After all, these bullet-nose T-birds are a
true styling marvel. The third-generation cars were more Lincoln
than Ford, and they were happy to showcase it. You see it in all
the styling touches like the premium hardtop profile, fender
skirts, and how the chrome front bumper is an integral part of the
styling. Plus, there's the crisp trim line that starts in front of
the headlights, runs the full length of the body (expertly
integrating the door handles,) and not stopping until it reaches
the afterburner-style taillights. So it's great to see this unique
edition still looking so correct.
Inside, the special touches continue. The pearl white leather seats
combined with Rose Beige on the carpeting and dash pad offer the
same color theme as the exterior - and this full uniform package
inside and out shows true premium style. Beautiful wood-like trim
flows across the doors, dash, and down the center console. It makes
the special bright plaque in the middle of the console (identifying
this a #1483 of 2,000) a true focal point of the car. More than
just special, this is a great classic luxury cruiser with the
features you want, including power windows, a swing-away steering
column, and a power-adjusting driver's seat.
Ford's large 390 cubic-inch V8 and a four-barrel carburetor created
the right kind of power for the Thunderbird. Advertised with 300
horsepower and plenty of torque on tap, it moves this cruising
coupe around with ease. The engine bay looks quite stock, and it
can easily fit in with the regal personality of this car. After
all, it has a golden air topper and matching valve covers. Plus,
you'll see good details like sound insulation and wiring that tell
you this classic was cared for correctly. It fires up nicely, and
with an authoritative hum out of the dual exhaust that seems
perfect for this mature T-Bird. The three-speed automatic
transmission, power steering, and power brakes all work in harmony
to help keep the ride luxurious.
Complete with owner's manual, who knew complete elegance could be
so obtainable? Don't miss out, call today!!!