Underhood, the engine bay is largely stock with gold Thunderbird-stamped rocker covers topping the 390ci FE-series V8. Trunk seals are a common failure point and the floor here looks relatively solid but shows black paint applied over a layer of corrosion. Out back, the trunk retains a factory-style liner. The factory AM radio is working, but the clock is not. An undiagnosed electrical issue causes the windshield wipers to make a single pass when the car is started, and the driver’s window switch was broken during sale prep, but will be fixed before sale.
63 T BIRD FOR SALE WINDOWS
Period “personal luxury” touches include power windows and factory air conditioning, which is said to work well. Lettering is clean and controls intact.
The headliner fits well and appears undamaged, as do both sun visors. The Bullet Bird’s signature wraparound aluminum dash insert continues across the door panels with a pair of small flaws on the driver’s side, as shown in photos. Other metal trim shines well but shows minor scratches from use. Carpets might be original and the fronts have weathered well under the protection of factory rubber mats, while the rears show some fading. Both upper and lower dash pads are free of cracks, the former thanks to a custom-fit cover. Glass looks clean all around, though the driver’s side windows are said to be somewhat misaligned.įront seats were reupholstered by the third owner with 1963-only silver welt separating the panels. An uncracked steering wheel presides over the triple instrument pods and sits on an optional “swing-away” column with a working starter safety lockout. Badging is complete including turquoise Thunderbird logos, while inset turbine-style taillights look clear and bright. Stock steel wheels and caps are also included with similar Michelins and aluminum covers as shown above.īumpers and brightwork are straight but have small scratches and areas of pitting on close inspection. Replica Kelsey Hayes wires fit under the factory skirts and wear Firestone thin-whitewall radials.
The seller states that exterior corrosion is limited to surface rust on the two side skirts and discoloration in a drip rail, as detailed in the photos. When the car was painted there was surface rust in the trunk that was ground down and treated. Blemishes appear confined to a variety of chips and touchups as detailed in the gallery, the largest of which is due to a 1999 incident involving a broken garage door. Panels are straight and fit looks good throughout. Outside, the body received a 1996 respray in its original Corinthian White lacquer at a cost of $7500. The finish has been professionally detailed in preparation for sale and retains a smooth gloss overall. More recent maintenance is detailed below and condition is captured in over 150 detailed photos. The transmission and suspension were overhauled during a major service in 2006. The car rides on Kelsey Hayes replica wires and wears an older original-color respray and refurbished front seats. According to verbal history, the car was sold new in Florida, belonged at one point to a vice president of the International Thunderbird Club, spent time in two collections, and won show awards in the early 1990s. The seller is reportedly the fifth owner, having purchased it from his close friend in 2001 with 42k miles.
This 1963 Ford Thunderbird coupe is a largely original example of the “Bullet Bird” body style with an indicated 48k miles.
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