Total third generation Thunderbird production was 214,375 units. New car price was in a range of $4,500 to $5,500. The convertible model height was about an inch higher. Transmission was a three speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic.ĭimensions included a 113.0 inch wheelbase.205.0 inche overall length… 76.5 inch width and 52.5 inch height. Optional was the high performance 340 horsepower engine with three Holley two-barrel carburetors. The AM radio and a remote controlled driver’s side mirror were standard equipment.Īs mentioned above, the 63 Thunderbird came with a 390 cubic inch V8 rated at 300 horsepower. Additions to the option list included vacuum assisted door locks and an AM/FM radio. The 1963 model had minor changes from 1962. Lee Iacocca, Ford’s president at the time, knew that there were no limits to what some people could and would pay for prestige and the T-Bird gained a reputation of being above the general Ford line. Ford envisioned the Thunderbird to stand alone to some degree and appeal to those who, while attracted to the car, were not really willing to admit they would drive a Ford. The oil crisis of the early 1970’s was far into the future and there was no reason to think that size and fuel efficiency would be an issue. At the time the third generation T-Birds were designed, bigger seemed to be better. The third generation (61-63) Ford Thunderbirds featured new and much sleeker styling than the second generation cars.The car had an aerodynamic form that was easily 20 years ahead of its time. Since the 61 model had entirely new styling it was an opportune time to introduce the Swing-Away Steering Wheel. Of special significance was 1961 was the year that the Swing-Away Steering Wheel was added as a new option. The base engine for Thunderbird remained a 390 cubic inch V8 rated at 300 horsepower.ġ963 was the last year of Thunderbird’s third generation which began in 1961. Only 55 M-codes were sold with their high performance 340 horsepower engines. Of these units, 5,913 were convertibles and 455 were Sports Roadsters.
Some of this was probably due to the fact that Thunderbird would have a comprehensive restyling for the upcoming 1964 model year. Ford offered their Thunderbird with the simple construction and reasonable price tag of a Ford.ġ963 was not a knockout year for the T-Bird as only 63,313 were sold, about 15,000 less units than the prior year. What the first Thunderbird highlighted was style and sophistication that used to be available only from expensive European imports like Mercedes-Benz and Jaguar.
Recently serviced and detailed, this absolutely stunning, high-quality Survivor is an excellent, collector-grade example, especially for discerning collectors and enthusiasts who truly appreciate the irreplaceably tight feel and integrity that only a low-mileage, highly original automobile can possibly deliver.Sleek, aerodynamic design of the 1963 T-Bird. Factory features and options include the standard automatic transmission, an AM/FM radio, power brakes and steering, and a white power-operated convertible top. Just 37, 148 miles have been accumulated at the time of writing. Powered by a Z-code 390 CI V-8 engine with 4-barrel carburetor, delivering 300 factory-rated horsepower, this 1963 Ford Thunderbird Convertible is distinctively finished in Chestnut paint over a matching interior, with the paint finish remaining factory-original and the jet cockpit-styled interior virtually flawless. Accordingly, the final-year Bullet Thunderbirds are particularly sought-after by todays most knowledgeable and passionate classic Thunderbird collectors.
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In addition to exterior updates including a new vertical-bar grille design and revisions to the body sides and taillights, the 1963 Thunderbird included additional sound deadening material and a quieter and longer-life exhaust system, plus myriad upgrades to the electrical system and accessories for improved reliability. Yet, for the most part, the changes are inside the vehicle. For 1963, the last Bullet Bird model year, the Thunderbird was described by Lee Iacocca, Ford Motor Company vice president and Ford Division general manager, as the most changed car we are offering for 1963. Four models were available for 1961-63, comprising the Hardtop, formal Landau Hardtop, Convertible, and from 1962, the Sports Roadster. Produced only for 1961 through 1963, the third-generation Bullet Bird Thunderbird was relentlessly improved and updated throughout its brief production run and with its unforgettable projectile-like styling, remains immensely popular with Thunderbird enthusiasts today. STUNNING SURVIVOR WITH RECENT SERVICE & DETAILING VIRTUALLY FLAWLESS JET AGE COCKPIT-STYLE INTERIORģ00 HP 390 CI V-8/3-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONĪM/FM RADIO, PB, PS, WHITE POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP
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