Vehicle Description
The Thunderbird's reputation as a luxury cruiser was cemented when
the third-generation T-Bird hit the road in 1961. Long gone were
any pretensions about sporty road handling or hints about
affordability. The 1963 Ford Thunderbird convertible was a grand
touring car with styling and performance to match. By 1963, the
last year of the third generation Thunderbird, buyers were fully
acclimated to its luxury touches, such as the "Swing Away" steering
wheel that rotated out of the way for easy entrance and exit for
the driver.
The Thunderbird convertible offered here is one of fewer than 6,000
drop-tops built for 1963. This well-kept example is painted Rangoon
Red over a Black interior. This combination works well with its
Kelsey-Hayes style chrome wire wheels wrapped in Coker American
Classic radial tires and its Sports Roadster tonneau cover. Other
features include the new-for-1963 remote outside mirror, seat belts
front and rear, and a retro AM/FM radio. The owner of this
Thunderbird has spent over $33,000 between 2020 and June 2024 to
improve the quality of this car. The work included among many other
things, complete rebuilding and upgrading of the power top system,
including relays, switches, top motor, and related items to ensure
smooth and reliable top operation. A comprehensive list of all the
work performed comes with the car.
Powering this rare Bird is a 390 cubic inch V-8 with a Holley
4-barrel carburetor paired to Ford's Cruise-O-Matic automatic
transmission, which runs super smooth and emits a factory-correct
gentle rumble at idle.
Highlights:
*Last year of third-generation Thunderbird production
*390 V8
*Automatic transmission
*Sports Roadster tonneau cover
*Kelsey-Hayes style wire wheels
*Coker American Classic tires
*Over $33,000 in service and restoration receipts
*Rebuilt power top system
*Bucket seats
With its stylish Sports Roadster tonneau cover, bright wire wheels
and Rangoon Red paint, this classic 1963 Ford Thunderbird
convertible is stunning. Call today!
