This elegant 1963 Ford Thunderbird will always be a hit at car shows and cruises. You know what they say why wouldn't you have style and grace over substance and this 1963 T-Bird gives it all to you!įrom the long hood with hood scoop, to the long sleek deck lid with the speedster tonneau and rear dual exhaust, Ford absolutely nailed the design on these cars. This 1963 T-bird is a combination of new and stock with a modern AMFM/iPod radio, newly upholstered black seats, metal accented interior, and Ford Thunderbird wire wheels. The power convertible new soft top is in great shape with no spots or fading. This T-Bird is nicely optioned with power seat, power windows, tilt away steering wheel, power brakes, and power steering. The Thunderbird Convertible will forever be known as a true American iconic classic due to President John F Kennedy using them in his processions and their timeless beauty. These Thunderbirds were very popular for luxury and comfort. It is powered by the 390 CID 6.4 liter V8 engine with a new 4 barrel carburetor, and completed with a 3-speed automatic transmission. Ford only produced 5,913 convertibles in 1963 and this one is in exceptional shape. Take a look at this stunning 3rd generation 1963 White Ford Thunderbird Convertible with a new beautiful black interior, and matching new black convertible top. Please visit for additional photos, information and a video. If you like it, you can still make an offer for it on the website.Elegant and stylish, 1963 Thunderbird Convertible, New Top, PS, PB, 390 CID V8 The car was up for sale at Stratas Auction earlier this month, but failed to find a buyer. In addition, the stock Ford engine is said to run strong, with the original three-speed automatic shifting nicely too. A great deal of attention was given to the trunk as well, with the panels and carpeting doing a great job of hiding the air compressors and accumulator tanks for the air suspension.Īccording to the seller, there are no notable cosmetic flaws in the paint, body, or chrome exterior accessories.
It features retro dark green seats and carpeting, as well as hints of Kiwi Green and metal flake echoing the exterior styling. The custom interior was designed and installed by Chuy’s Auto Interior in Carson, California. The, T-Bird was also given an Accuair air ride suspension for a lowrider look, enabling a nearly endless adjustability in ride height options from front to rear. The body received a complete repaint in Kiwi Green paired with dark green Freeway Scallops and metal flake, along with fine brush lines. Why did it take so long? Because nearly everything on the car, bar the Thunderbird frame and Ford 390 cu-in (6.4-liter) engine, underwent modifications.
The project was built over the course of four years by Starlite Rod and Kustom out of Harbor City, California, a company specializing in mild custom builds. Whether you agree with that or not (yours truly would have left it stock), there’s no denying the transformation looks spectacular. The sleek, low slung design of the 1963 Thunderbird convinced the current owner to buy it as they decided it was the right car for a custom build. The owner of the third-gen Thunderbird you see in these pictures found it in stock configuration in Perris, California, where it resided with its second owner since 1965.
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