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1963 Ford Thunderbird on 2040-cars

Year:1963 Mileage:65661 Color: The exterior is in great shape
Location:

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

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Contact: Jonathan Perque
Phone: 954-465-6415

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Year: 1963
Make: Ford
Model: Thunderbird
Motor: 390ci v8
Trans: Auto
Color: Blue
Mileage: 65,661
Vin: 3Y83Z118343


Description: 
This is a gorgeous example of the "bullet style" Thunderbird. She is a good driver with plenty of power. The A/C is ice cold and has been retrofitted with a a more reliable and modern design. She drives down the road very well with minimal steering wheel play through her Power assisted steering. Brakes work well and are also Power assisted. This is a perfect weekend cruiser that will bring joy to the whole family. Interior is fairly original as well. 

Drivetrain:
This is a 390ci Powered Bird. The motor and trans are solid and I would not hesitate to take this on a cross country journey. The 4 barrel carb has been upgraded to and Edelbrock 650cfm, but the original will come with purchase. Lots of paperwork will come with this car. All wheels are in good condition, and the underside is solid. No funny sounds over bumps. Has all new fluids throughout. Motor was recently rebuilt with prior owner. All gauges operate as they should, speedo works perfectly. Engine Does not overheat, and Trans does not slip. 

Exterior:
The exterior is in great shape. The body lines are solid, and all bright work is present. Bumpers do show pitting and wear. All glass is in fantastic shape. All body gaps are perfect. Only trouble area is rear driver quarter where there is slight body cracking
(see gallery) Paint has a nice gloss but does show its age I would rate it a 6.5-10. This is the only year with the tri-trim door bezels, and all are intact and in phenomenal shape ! 

Interior:
The Interior is original and is showing its age. Seats have plenty of support and are not in bad shape. The front drivers seat has a small rip (pictured in gallery)Rear seats look like new.door panels are in good shape. there are some patches from prior owner. Overall this is a very nice and original interior. 

Key Facts:
- rear drivers fender is showing cracking in paint
- Motor and Trans run fantastic. Motor is cold tempered so you have to let it warm up for a minute.
-All original Interior / dash has small fracture
-Overall this is a super solid Thunderbird.


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