Sold new in Montclair, NJ then held since 1971 by a collector in upstate NY, our consignor brought this mostly original and fully functional ride back to Montclair. Of the total production of 214,375 units produced, only 5,913 were convertibles.
1963 was the last production year of the third generation of T-birds. Offered for sale is a 66,874 title verified miles 1963 Ford Thunderbird convertible with a Heritage Burgundy exterior and black vinyl interior. With design queues courtesy the jet age, its bullet like front appearance, and jet engine taillights was keying into the upwardly mobile middle class, and growing suburbia. The ultimate getaway car from the kids with a two seat configuration (rear seat is there but covered by cowlings) with a convertible cruiser, it became the “it” car for early 1960's suburbia. Eventually the Corvette went to racing, and the Thunderbird became the boulevard king.
Recently serviced and detailed, this absolutely stunning, high-quality Survivor is an excellent, collector-grade example, especially for discerning collectors and enthusiasts who truly appreciate the irreplaceably tight feel and integrity that only a low-mileage, highly original automobile can possibly deliver.The Thunderbird and the Corvette have a long and sorted history, with both initially competing for the same customer space. Factory features and options include the standard automatic transmission, an AM/FM radio, power brakes and steering, and a white power-operated convertible top. Just 37, 148 miles have been accumulated at the time of writing. Powered by a Z-code 390 CI V-8 engine with 4-barrel carburetor, delivering 300 factory-rated horsepower, this 1963 Ford Thunderbird Convertible is distinctively finished in Chestnut paint over a matching interior, with the paint finish remaining factory-original and the jet cockpit-styled interior virtually flawless. Accordingly, the final-year Bullet Thunderbirds are particularly sought-after by todays most knowledgeable and passionate classic Thunderbird collectors.
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In addition to exterior updates including a new vertical-bar grille design and revisions to the body sides and taillights, the 1963 Thunderbird included additional sound deadening material and a quieter and longer-life exhaust system, plus myriad upgrades to the electrical system and accessories for improved reliability. Yet, for the most part, the changes are inside the vehicle. For 1963, the last Bullet Bird model year, the Thunderbird was described by Lee Iacocca, Ford Motor Company vice president and Ford Division general manager, as the most changed car we are offering for 1963. Four models were available for 1961-63, comprising the Hardtop, formal Landau Hardtop, Convertible, and from 1962, the Sports Roadster. Produced only for 1961 through 1963, the third-generation Bullet Bird Thunderbird was relentlessly improved and updated throughout its brief production run and with its unforgettable projectile-like styling, remains immensely popular with Thunderbird enthusiasts today. STUNNING SURVIVOR WITH RECENT SERVICE & DETAILING VIRTUALLY FLAWLESS JET AGE COCKPIT-STYLE INTERIORģ00 HP 390 CI V-8/3-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONĪM/FM RADIO, PB, PS, WHITE POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP GORGEOUS ORIGINAL CHESTNUT OVER CHESTNUT LIVERY
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