![]() ![]() The ‘Thunderbird’ script on both quarter panels, the hash marks on the doors, and the stainless windshield surround are all virtually new. All the Thunderbird logos have gorgeous inlays that are designed to simulate genuine turquoise, and from behind, it’s easy to see why they also call these the “rocket Birds.” Then there’s the bright strip of stainless that defines the top edges of the fenders, running across the doors to form the door handles, before cresting the modest tail fins. The front bumper, including the outer ends which tend to collect road debris and rot from the inside out, is in very good original condition, showing off the fine-toothed grille within. Of course, on a car like this, the critical issue is the jewelry, which includes all that wonderful chrome trim. ![]() Finish quality is quite good, with even gaps and lots of time invested in getting everything straight, and since it hails from the warm, dry south there are absolutely no rust issues underneath. ![]() The respray was incredibly thorough-we can find no trace of the original black anywhere on the car, even in the door jambs and trunk area. Originally Black with a black leather interior, it was changed to lovely Medium Blue Metallic during the restoration and looks absolutely gorgeous. Loaded with options such as A/C, power windows, rare power locks, dual power seats, and an AM/FM radio, it’s both fun to drive and a no-compromises cruiser that you can drive every day. This striking 1963 Thunderbird convertible enjoyed a frame-on restoration just a few years ago and presents in spectacular, ready-to-enjoy condition today. In short, fans are discovering what new car buyers in 1963 already knew: four seats are often better than two. With more power from a 390 cubic inch V8 and road manners that make them fantastic long-distance cruisers, these cars are finally getting the recognition that they’ve deserved for years. By 1963, the Thunderbird was almost as much Lincoln as Ford, offering top-of-the-line luxury and that miraculous convertible top that stows itself under the trunk lid at the touch of a button. The first 4-seat “square Birds” gave way to the “bullet Birds” which were streamlined and benefitted from technology developed for the Ford Skyliner hardtop convertibles. Ford’s personal luxury car grew up in 1958, gaining two seats, more horsepower, and vastly more sales. ![]()
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