Visit Vintage Motor Cars for more information, service records and inspection. https://www.vintagemotorcarsusa.com/stock/1963-ford-thunderbird-coupe This stylish 1963 Ford Thunderbird Coupe combines classic '60s elegance with thoughtful updates for improved drivability. Originally delivered in Sahara Rose over black vinyl upholstery, it now sports a striking metallic blue finish and rides on 15 chrome smoothie wheels with thin-whitewall tires. Power comes from a 390ci V8 paired with a Cruise-O-Matic three-speed automatic transmission. Reportedly a long-term Nevada car under single ownership for approximately 30 years, it was acquired in 2023, and has since seen mechanical improvements, cosmetic updates, and a refreshed interior. The car is offered today with service records, spare parts, factory literature, and a clean Ohio title. At its heart is a 390ci V8 topped with a four-barrel carburetor, delivering a factory-rated 300 horsepower. The engine bay features a gold-painted air cleaner assembly and Thunderbird-branded valve covers. Mechanical enhancements include a PerTronix Flame-Thrower ignition, electric fuel pump, rebuilt carburetor, new engine mounts, replacement exhaust system, newer battery, cap and rotor, spark plugs, fan belt, A/C compressor, transmission mount, engine bay decals, under-hood insulation, washer reservoir and pump. The Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission was rebuilt by the previous owner, and the and in 2024 the owner performed a brake bleed, replaced the lower ball joints, and installed a new power steering pump. While originally finished in Sahara Rose, the Thunderbird was repainted metallic blue under prior ownership. The engine bay and trunk interior were refinished in black. The seller also addressed exterior trim with new window seals. Minor paint imperfections are noted on close inspection. The car sits on chrome smoothie wheels wrapped in 215/70 thin-whitewall tires, mounted in 2020, with a Silvertown spare tire in the trunk. Additional upgrades include cross-drilled front rotors, a new brake booster, master cylinder, and refreshed front suspension components. Inside, the Thunderbirds cabin is finished in black vinyl with stainless steel trim accents. Comfort features include power-adjustable drivers seat, rear bench seat, SelectAire factory air conditioning, power windows and a RetroSound stereo with center speaker. Also installed are new Accuform dashboard and door panels, while replacing the left doors aluminum panel and floor mats. A hole in the headliner remains, and although the speedometer cable was replaced, the needle still bounces. The original clock is non-functional. A three-spoke steering wheel on a swing-away column frames a 120-mph speedometer and a combination gauge for fuel level and coolant temperature. The five-digit odometer reads 85k miles. As noted in the inspection, the temperature gauge does not work and the fuel gauge does work but is inaccurate. The Thunderbird comes with a 1963 wiring diagram manual, 1962 service manual, Dashboard mat, Car cover, Two untested FoMoCo Thunderbird radios, and Service records.
