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1963 ford thunderbird
1963 ford thunderbird















( Data based on Model Year 1963 sales) 1963 Ford ThunderbirdĢ022 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Arizonaġ963 Ford Thunderbird's that have appeared at auction but did not sell. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $41,250 including buyer's premium. In 2010, this car was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction in Pebble Beach, CA where it was estimated to sell for $50,000 - $75,000. The 'Bullet-Birds' ride on Kelsey Hayes chrome wire wheels that further enhances its appeal. The Sports Roadster features a fiberglass tonneau that fits over the rear seats, essentially creating a two-place roadster from the four-seater. The standard swing-away steering wheel eases entry and exit for drivers. The Art Querfeld-designed pearl-beige interior is in extraordinary condition. It has been kept in a climate-controlled garage since new and has always been well maintained. The engine and transmission were rebuilt 3,500 miles ago. This example is painted in the correct Sand Beige paint and remains in excellent condition. There were just 455 examples of the Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster produced. Sold for $41,800 at 2015 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale. (emails are monitored for fraudulent activity.Sold for $41,250 at 2010 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auctions. The advertiser about this 1963 Thunderbird When you consider that only 15 of these are known to exist today and the fact that this one is in new condition you will find that this is a car that is nearly impossible to find and sure to appreciate! For more pictures and a video of the engine running visit our website at SOLD Everything on this car is as it would have been in 1963 and everything works properly including the ice cold A/C. The end result is a very collectible numbers matching car in Concourse condition. See 5 results for 1963 Ford Thunderbird for sale at the best prices, with the cheapest used car starting from 17,900. As you can imagine this being the owner’s personal car no expense was spared in restoring this beauty. The previous owner of the last 20 years was the owner of Sterling Restorations which has a reputation for being one of the best restoration facilities in the world. Of the 1,981 cars that were made available to the American public there are only 15 still know to exist. Cars # 2 – 19 were sent to Ford district offices which used them as displays for auto shows around the U.S. It has never been put on display out of respect for the beloved princess. Upon the death of Princess Grace car # 1 was officially retired and placed in storage in Monaco’s Royal Museum where it remains today. This limited edition classic was referred to as the Princess Grace model by Ford salesman when it officially hit the floors on February 22nd, 1963. The interior was only available in white. They only came in Corinthian White with a Rose Beige Landau top which has never been offered on any other T-Bird. Only 2,000 of these were manufactured and were numbered 1 thru 2,000.

1963 ford thunderbird

On January 2nd, 1963 Benson Ford presented car # 1 to Prince Rainier and Princess Grace at grand ceremony held at the Grimaldi Family Palace. On February 7th, 1963 Ford introduced a limited edition Thunderbird Landau called the Principality of Monaco. On Sept 19th, 1962 Ford met with the Royal Court of Monaco and consulted with Princess Grace regarding the colors for the car. The Ford Thunderbird is an American automotive icon first introduced in 1955. A Limited Edition Landau version, commonly referred to as the Monaco Edition, was introduced in January of 1963 and had a white exterior with maroon top, white steering wheel, and white leather interior. During 1962 Ford learned that Princess Grace (Grace Kelly) was planning on acting again and saw this as a brilliant promotional opportunity. The base engine was the 390 CID V8 rated at 300 horsepower.

1963 ford thunderbird

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On the dashboard of each car was a special gold toned name plate with the cars serial number. The interior was only available in white leather with a white steering wheel and simulated rosewood trim.

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On February 7th, 1963 Ford introduced a limited edition Thunderbird Landau called the “Principality of Monaco”. 1963 Ford Thunderbird Principality of Monaco















1963 ford thunderbird