#1963 ford thunderbird sports roadster driver#

Interior was completely replaced with Correct covers and carpets. Side glass is very good and fits the convertible top well. All weatherstripping and seals were replaced with new. The Kelsey Hayes style wire rims, factory correct on a sports roadster, look excellent. The rest of the floor, trunk, and rockers are original and solid.Ĭhrome and stainless brightwork were refinished as needed. No evidence of any rust repair except for the front footwells which were replaced with reproduction steel pieces. Panels are very straight, the Door, hood, and trunk gaps are very good. It looks amazing and has a mirror finish. Paint shows only minimal age and was recently fully sanded and buffed. Painted in the early 2000’s in Corinthian White, a factory color.

The previous owner and restorer acquired the car over 25 years ago. One of only 455 Sports roadsters produced in 1963. Axle: 1 – Open differential with 3.1963 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster.DSO: 71 – Los Angeles ordering district.Smithy’s glasspack mufflers are installed.ĭecoding the door tag reveals the following information: Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Cruise-O-Matic three-speed automatic transmission. The selling dealer reports changing the oil in March 2023. Service under previous ownership in March 2022 is said to include rebuilding the carburetor, cleaning the fuel filter and lines, and flushing the coolant. The 390ci Z-code V8 was factory rated at 300 horsepower and 427 lb-ft of torque. The five-digit odometer shows 443 miles, a handful of which were added by the selling dealer. Instrumentation includes a 120-mph speedometer, gauges for fuel level and coolant temperature, and an analog clock. The three-spoke steering wheel with a chrome horn ring is mounted to a Swing-A-Way column.

#1963 ford thunderbird sports roadster driver#

Amenities include a power-operated driver seat, power windows and mirrors, a push-button radio, and a lockable center console. Chrome and brushed aluminum trim accents the dash and door panels. The cabin left the factory trimmed in red (55) and was refurbished in black under previous ownership. The power steering fluid is said to have been flushed in March 2022. Braking is handled by power-assisted drums at all four corners. Damage to the sidewall can be seen on the front-right tire. Paint meter readings can be seen in the gallery below.Ĭhrome 14″ wire wheels feature three-eared spinners and are mounted with Remington Cushion-Aire Poly 4 whitewall tires. Exterior blemishes and areas of paint touch-ups are noted. Additional equipment includes a Sports Roadster fiberglass tonneau cover, bright trim, and a left-side mirror. The car was finished from the factory in Rangoon Red (J), and the selling dealer notes that the black soft top and convertible motor were replaced in 20, respectively. This Thunderbird was acquired by the selling dealer in February 2023 and is now offered with a clean Illinois title. The car is finished in red over black and equipped with a power-operated black soft top, a fiberglass tonneau cover, 14″ wire wheels, power steering, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, power windows and mirrors, brushed aluminum and chrome trim, and a push-button radio. This 1963 Ford Thunderbird is one of 455 Sports Roadsters built for the model year and is powered by a 390ci Z-code V8 paired with a Cruise-O-Matic three-speed automatic transmission.