At the sides of the car, bold stainless trim traces ridged side panels from front to back turning the cars door handles and chrome rearview mirrors into both functional and stylish accessories. Behind that windshield a new black cloth top gives way to a rare sports roadster option which turns this high class four-seater into a dramatic two-seater in a snap. At the edge of that hood, a good looking Thunderbird emblem spreads familiar teal wings, and at the back of that hood like-new glass is bordered by more well-maintained stainless trim. At the front of the car, four 'bullet style' headlights split a canted chrome bumper, which integrates a toothy stainless grille, from a stainless trimmed hood which wears an upsized traditional Thunderbird scoop. Looking more like a high priced Lincoln than a working man's Ford, the third generation Thunderbird combined sleek styling with bright, detailed accents to create a very popular gentleman's express. In short, the body & paint on this car are exceptional, and it's a stunning tribute to one of the coolest designs to ever fly out of Dearborn, Michigan. Naturally, a design like this requires top-notch panel fit and it appears the folks who put this car together took a lot of time making sure every inch of the bullet-like body maintained the excellent cohesion of the original design. Ford Black is legendary for its upscale appearance, and when paired with this Thunderbird's streamlined red interior it creates the perfect visual culmination of speed and sophistication.
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From its excellent shine to its chip free rocker panels, the car's deep, glossy finish is as nice as many of our much more expensive offerings, and certainly nicer than when the car rolled out of a Ford showroom almost 50 years ago. Solid and straight, this T-bird's jet-inspired body reflects picturesque correct Ford code A Black paint which exudes a rich and classy demeanor. Approximately 200 examples of the M-Code engine were placed into the Thunderbird between 19.Restored Thunderbird Convertible 428 Tri-Power with A/CĪre you looking for a super cool V8 convertible that's ready for cruising? How about one with some of the best modern styling ever draped over two doors and four tires? If the answer was a resounding YES, this 1963 Thunderbird is exactly the car you've been looking for! With a real deal 428 Police Interceptor V8, tri-power setup, completely sorted mechanicals and a body that's fit for an astronaut, it's the perfect weekend bruiser for anyone who enjoys getting a little fresh air out on the open road. An upgraded version of the 390 cubic-inch V8, called the M-Code, came with three two-barrel Holley carburetors, larger cam, special heads, larger dual exhaust, and was rated at 340 horsepower. Due to the steep price, sales were sluggish.Īnother new addition for the 1962 Thunderbird was the vinyl-roofed Landau option with simulated S-bars. The Sports Roadster package came with 48-spoke Kelsey Hayes wire wheels, unique side badges, and a passenger grab bar. This design effectively transformed the four-passenger Thunderbird into a two-seater.
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Kaufman penned a Sports Roadster that used the Thunderbird's sweeping lines with a unique fiberglass tonneau cover extending from the trunk to behind the front seats. Division Chief Lee Iaccoca commissioned designer Bud Kaufman to develop a solution. Mr. Sales were strong but demand still existed for a two-place Thunderbird.
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Kennedy during the inaugural parade (who appointed Ford executive Robert McNamara as Secretary of Defense) helped boost sales. Promotional appearance at the 1961 Indianapolis 500 where it served pace car duties and its use by U.S President John F. During its first year, 73,051 examples were sold. Under the hood was a new 390 cubic-inch FE V8 rated at 300 horsepower and backed by a three-speed automatic transmission.
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View info and historyHaving spawned the personal luxury car segment and proven adequate demand, the Thunderbird was redesigned for 1961 with styling that earned it the nickname the 'Bullet-Birds.' It had a unique bullet-like body side appearance with aerospace influences by Alex Tremulis.