1963 ford thunderbird sports roadster4/13/2024 A new, larger 390 cu in (6.4 L) FE-series V8 was the only engine available (in 1961). Sales were strong, if not quite up to record-breaking 1960, at 73,051 including 10,516 convertibles. It featured new and much sleeker styling (done by Bill Boyer) than the second generation models. This Thunderbird runs and drives as good as it did the day it rolled off the assembly line.The third generation of the Ford Thunderbird is a personal luxury car produced by Ford for the 1961 to 1963 model years. Buy this impressive 'bird now and enjoy it immediately. You won't have to spend three years to get a car to this level of near perfection. Don't miss this rare opportunity to purchase one of the rarest Thunderbirds ever to leave a Ford assembly plant. The convertible top and all associated components work flawlessly and turn this two-seater roadster into an all-weather car in a few minutes with the flip of a switch, all thanks to nearly every part in the system being replaced with new. All the creature comforts are there - AM/FM radio with CD changer, tilt-a-way steering column, power brakes, a fully functional clock, and refurbished air conditioning. The car has electric windows that all work. The interior has new seat covers, new seat foam, new carpet, a new white convertible top, and everything else has been perfectly restored. have been sent out for refurbishment to like-new condition. All of the exterior trim, bumpers, grille, taillight housings, etc. It was disassembled, media blasted and straightened, primed, painted, and color-sanded with high-quality PPG products. Starting with the body, a true Sports Roadster was purchased to start the project that had no rust. M was another option: 3 2-barrel carbs with 340 HP) • xxxxxx is the sequential production number A recipient of a full restoration that took nearly three years, this Tbird is believed to have 41,500 original miles and only 3 owners. Decoding the VIN of: 3Y89Zxxxxxx goes like this: •ē is the year of manufacture • Y is the assembly plant, in the case: Wixom •Ę9 is a Roadster, whereas a convertible would be 85 • Z is the engine code, a 330 HP 390 CI (Standard was 300HP. Under the hood is clean, and the engine starts instantly and runs well. Several photos below show the top in action. The spare/fifth wheel is another Kelsey Hayes chrome wire unit with a tire matching the set on the ground. The car has power steering, power brakes, air conditioning and power windows, among other options. The car also has a swing-away steering wheel! The top system all works just as it should, with the limit switches and relays and screws and pump making the right moves and sounds. It starts instantly and drives like a nice original car should, and the power top is fully functional but with those beautiful lines and headrests we'd never put it up. One re-paint was applied in the original white with a mint red interior. This is arguably the best looking year for the roadster. This 1963 Ford Thunderbird, with a 3Y89Z serial number, is a true Roadster and one of 455 produced in '63. This stunning 1963 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster from a long-ago era known as the "Jet Age" definitely makes a statement, whether it's sitting still or in motion. Description of 1963 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster
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