#1963 ford thunderbird undercarriage free#

The seller doesn’t indicate whether they hold the original carburetors and intake, making that a question worth asking. The car will still be capable of romping through the ¼ mile in 16.4 seconds, although the original specifications would have knocked a ½-second off that figure. However, that setup has made way for a single four-barrel carburetor, which should reduce power output to around 300hp. It achieved this feat courtesy of a “Tri-Power” induction system. The listing and VIN indicate that this 390 is an M-Code that should produce 340hp. The engine bay houses a 390ci V8, while the rest of the drivetrain includes a three-speed automatic transmission, power steering, and power brakes. We’ve reached the point where we need to discuss this Thunderbird’s mechanical specifications and a significant change performed by the owner. The trim looks spotless, the tinted glass shows no evidence of defects, and the narrow whitewall tires add a classy finishing touch to the exterior. The lack of visible corrosion across various aspects of the car allows us to remain cautiously optimistic. The seller makes no mention of rust problems, and none are visible in the supplied photos. There are no significant marks or defects, and the panels appear equally impressive. It has been garage-kept throughout its life, allowing its original paint to remain well preserved. The seller indicates it is a two-owner classic, and its overall condition and appearance suggest that it has been treated with respect. The Landau presents well for its age, finished in Diamond Blue with a Black vinyl top. Of those, 14,139 buyers selected the Landau version, the same as our feature car. This figure was lower than the previous two years, but it still represented a respectable total. I have to say a big thank you to Barn Finder Larry D for spotting this beauty for us.įord enjoyed a reasonably successful sales year for the 1963 Thunderbird, with 63,313 buyers electing to park one in their driveway. Located in Port Washington, Wisconsin, bidding has reached $5,600, although this is short of the reserve. It is ready for some relaxed summer cruising and is listed for sale here on eBay. The owner has made one crucial change to the car’s mechanical specifications, leaving the buyer to choose whether to return the car to its factory form or leave it untouched. Our feature car is a 1963 Thunderbird Landau that presents well for its age. The country’s imagination had been captured by the concept of landing on the moon, and the Thunderbird’s rocket-like appearance seemed to reflect that enthusiasm perfectly. Seat reposition to allow for more leg roomįor the Thunderbird enthusiast looking for a proper car, you can’t go wrong with a Minter.When Ford unveiled its Third Generation Thunderbird, it revealed a car sleeker and more futuristic than its predecessors. Reduced diameter interior matched steering wheel New white nylon replacement convertible top Town & Country-Signal Seeking AM/FM Radioĥ best quality real Thunderbird wire wheelsīright stainless steel tire band exchange/installed Keeping things cool for the passengers is a modern AC set up!

#1963 ford thunderbird undercarriage free#

In addition to the smaller wheel, the seat has been repositioned as well to free up a little space in the notoriously tight interior compartment. The interior was completely restored and features all-new soft parts, restored gauges, a smaller diameter steering wheel, and now has a digital Classic Auto Sounds AM/FM radio. All of the glass has been replaced with new “tinted” glass and all of the rubber is new as well. All of the trim and chrome are either high-quality replacements or have been nicely restored. The car is straight, has excellent gaps, and like all Minter cars, was a solid car to start with. The base/clear finish is a modern PPG refinish was completed overall new bodywork. The easy startup has been achieved with Minter’s started primer fuel pump which is secretly activated via a factory knob on the dash. The motor sits inside a highly detailed and very correct engine compartment and features the Minter “parade” cooling package, improved lower fan shroud, and smaller water pump pulley. The engine is a rebuilt 312 V8 4bbl that connects to Ford-O-Matic 3 speed transmission. The Thunderbird has been driven very little since it was completed. Finished in Turquoise, this 1956 Ford Thunderbird was a frame off restoration by acclaimed Thunderbird guru, Amos Minter.