#1963 ford thunderbird models plus#

Plus don't forget air conditioning, power windows, power seat, power steering and power brakes plus more. It was available in four distinct models - Landau, Hardtop, Convertible and Sports Roadster.Įxtra features including a swing-away steering wheel which moves to the side when you enter, ah, what luxury. When restored, the seller feels his car would be valued at least one-third of the $660k brought by the original, and even as it sits he believes it is likely worth one-third of that amount, so I gather it’ll take roughly $73,000 to buy.Not much had changed for the 1963 T-bird, with the success from previous years. We only get one shot of the interior, but it’s enough to reveal that plenty of attention will be needed inside and possibly some new floorboards. It’ll be quick too, as an M-Code 390 V8 is under the hood with a trio of 2-barrel carbs on top, although there’s no word on exactly what kind of and how much mechanical work will be in the next owner’s future. The seller says some restoration work has already been started, with obviously quite a bit more left to go, but the roof structure and rear area seem to be in decent shape structurally so I’m guessing when the body gets smoothed out and painted this one’s going to be a real head-turner. The Thunderbird Continues Ford created the fourth generation from 19641966, keeping the 390 cid V8 and introducing a 428 cid V8, too. Jada Toys Marvel 1:24 1963 Ford Thunderbird Die-cast Car & 2.75 Loki Figure, Toys for Kids and Adults 1963 Ford Thunderbird w/ Loki Figure, Marvel Cars. The story goes that the first car ended up in the hands of actor Dale Robertson, the Wells Fargo man, and then went to a T’Bird specialist in Hollywood who took a stock car and copied the details from the first vehicle, with one key difference being he incorporated a steel trunk and roof. The third generation lasted from 19611963, and production stayed relatively steady as did performance, with a 390 cid V8 now the base power plant. The Thunderbird for sale here is car number two, which has a much different history and is probably somewhat less desirable. The original auto, pictured above, was restored and fetched $660,000 at a Barrett-Jackson auction back in 2008. reference weights: shipping weight 1907 kg / 4205 lbs base curb weight: 1980 kg / 4365 lbs, more data: 1963 Ford Thunderbird Landau Hardtop 390 Special V-8 Cruise-O-Matic (aut. The idea started as a plywood roof concept, then a clay model was sculpted, followed by a plaster from which the actual fiberglass top and deck lid were made. characteristic dimensions: outside length: 5207 mm / 205 in, width: 1943 mm / 76.5 in, wheelbase: 2870 mm / 113 in. Numskal, thanks for the great tip here!Ĭomparing the #1 and 2 cars is sort of a gray area, as the first one was a true Ford project brought on by the Thunderbird design team toying around and studying what a Thunderbird would look like with a different roof. There are 736 new and used classic Ford Thunderbirds listed for sale near you on with prices starting as low as 1,195. The car is located in San Diego, CA, and can be spotted here on Craigslist, and if I did my math correctly the owner is looking at somewhere around $73k to let it go. 1955 Ford Thunderbird Presenting this first-generation 1955 Ford Thunderbird that is finished in its. The car is a project, but one the seller believes is well worth the effort, so if you’ve been looking for something in the Ford family that nobody else on your block has this should do nicely. What we’re seeing here is known as a 1963 Thunderbird Italien Fastback concept, with this one being the number 2 example made but it’s got a different history from the first. If you’ve been in the market for a rare or unusual Ford Thunderbird to take on as a project, this one will satisfy both objectives as it’s only the second and final example ever produced.

1963 ford thunderbird models