Vehicle Description
A Hollywood movie car that has been expertly restored and improved
so that it can be a star all on its own. The powerful LS1 V8, air
ride suspension, luxurious A/C interior, and so much custom work
makes this 1963 Ford Thunderbird restomod a blockbuster.
Those who remember the 1997 Robin Williams movie Flubber might
remember this car... then again, you might not recognize it. This
is the actual feature car that flew in the Walt Disney film. But
when work concluded on the movie, the real work began for this car.
It has gone through a meticulous multi-year rotisserie restoration
that took a car that looked good in the movies and turn it into a
stunner in real life. Just look at the high gloss coming off the
factory-correct Rangoon Red - it truly makes this sunshine-friendly
droptop glow in the daylight. We all love these third-generation
Thunderbirds. They represent a time when stylists were allowed to
be artful with their sheetmetal. The hood is rounded, but ends at a
point to give this Thunderbird a true beak. There's a chrome strip
that runs the full length of the car and even seamlessly forms the
door handles. And the taillights look like huge chrome jet
afterburners. These standout features still look great today
because there has been so much care given to this convertible. But
this car is memorable for more than just its factory features.
Those color-matched 20-inch Dayton wire wheels with true knock of
hubs could attract a crowd all on their own. And the full air ride
suspension gives this on the kind of stance like it was riding on
flubber.
You can tell that the restoration budget did not just focus on the
exterior, because beneath the tan top is a fully restored cream
leather interior. In fact, this was so thoughtful, have you noticed
how the top matches the carpeting? Buckets seats and a console were
the only way to get your third-generation Thunderbird. The
beautiful round gauges have an elegant look with each in their own
pod, and they have even been upgraded to keep you fully informed.
The band of anodized aluminum trim stretching across the dash and
into the doors adds some of that great '60s flair we all love.
These are the years of the larger Thunderbirds, so there's plenty
of room to carry family and friends in comfort. But the driver is
the only one that really matters. After all, with power windows and
a power convertible top, you don't even have to leave the driver's
seat to go from enclosed comfort to a wind-in-your-hair experience.
Plus, with provisions for modern R134a air conditioning, you can be
open to the world whenever you feel like it.
As you know, flubber is fictitious, and so this Thunderbird didn't
have real powerplant when the movie was finished. That meant when
it came time for the full restoration, this T-bird got to really
experience a futuristic motor... and you can instantly see that
from the moment you open the hood. The custom panel in the engine
bay makes this LS1 V8 look like it came from Professor Brainard's
laboratory with its attractive and mysterious appearance. But more
than just draw attention, the Corvette's fuel-injected V8 is a
powerhouse of a motor that gives this convertible a real sporting
attitude and even a bit of intimidating bark out of the dual
exhaust. And a cool custom like this is meant to be one that you
can drive everywhere with ease. That's why you get power steering
and a 4L60E four-speed automatic transmission with highway-friendly
overdrive. And as you look over the undercarriage photos, you can
see the true appeal of a full rotisserie restoration. This is an
exceptional clean car (less than 2,200 miles since completion) with
upgrades such as a thick front sway bar, rear compensating bars,
and a self-leveling full air ride suspension to keep you
comfortable on the road. Plus, the Wilwood four-wheel disc brake
package with drilled and slotted rotors keeps you confident in all
conditions.
This move star comes complete with its certificate of authenticity
and even the "flubber motor" from the movie. So you get a classic
Thunderbird with a great history and stunning presentation today.
This is truly a one-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Don't let it slip
away, call today!
