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1963 Ford Thunderbird Survivor on 2040-cars
Year:1963
Mileage:153707
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Up for auction is a fully equipped/optioned 1963 Ford Thunderbird with full power, brakes, power steering, cruise-a-matic automatic transmission, Acutrack posi differential gearing, power windows, AC, dual exhaust, factory tinted windows, original wheel covers, fender skirts, 390 cu inch engine, 4bbl carburetor, bucket seats & console, and other non listed items. The car has been stored on my RV pad under cover. The pictures, what you see is what you get including 20 years of dust. Although the original owner said it had only 52,130 original miles on it when I purchased the vehicle it now shows 53,707 and when I titled the vehicle in Nevada on May19 1995 I titled it at 153,687 as the DMV would not accept 53,687. If you do the math, I drove the vehicle 20 miles in 20 years. I purchased the car in 1994 from the original owner who garaged it in Tacoma Washington. Shortly thereafter, my brother and myself drove the car to its new home in Las Vegas Nevada as I felt dry air would peserve the vehicle with my intention of someday restoring the car to like new condition. The vehicle was prepared for storage emptying the carburetor, fuel tank, radiator and engine block of antifreeze. I was 43 then and time has passed quickly and I cannot see selling it for parts. Looking on Ebay, the parts are worth more than the car but this vehicle could be a running and driving classic for someone and people love to see them on the road. What I can say about our trip south on I-5 20 years ago was the car ran and drove perfect. What we did find was the engine didn't burn oil rather both the engine and power steering leaked about 1/2 quart each as the seals had dried up over the years sitting in the owners garage. The gentleman from who I purchased the car was older than I'am today did maintain the car and would go out into the garage, start the vehicle, let it run for a few minutes, then turn it off. The moisture from running collected in the exhaust system and damaged it so prior to our trip in 1994 I had 4 new tires put on and a complete new exhaust system installed by Midas which is still under warrenty today. I purchased the car as its never been in an accident or hit. All the bumpers are straight, front and rear, body gaps, fender skirts, doors, hood, trunk gaps all match perfect and are spaced the same either open or closed. Door hinges are tight(not loose) as many cars with wear. All the stainless is perfect and could use a polishing. The bumpers although straight, for a perfect restoration, would need to be re-cromed as the crome is beginning to pit or blacken in places mostly above the exhaust ports. The wheel covers are original and have not been removed since 1993 when I had the tires replaced new. The vehicle is as it was when it rolled down the assembly line in 1963 as nothing has been removed nor parts replaced. I believe the paint was re-done prior to me having it but I cannot verify it as they did quality work. The interior needs to be re-done to include the headliner as all has either cracked or dried due to our dry climate. You get the 20+ years of dust accumlation as you can see and that is free. Being honest, you will not be disappointed in buying this vehicle. I offer a complete money back guarantee. If in anyway you are not completely satisfied or I have misrepresented this vehicle in anyway your money will be refunded no questions asked.... period. If you have ever driven a 1963 Thunderbird you will find they are pure Luxury with the swing over steering wheel and they float on the open road. On I-5 we had her up to 90mph and didn't realize it until we looked at the speedometer. Upon close of auction, a deposit of $100.00 secures the vehicle. The balance either in cash or certified cashiers check is due when the vehicle is either shipped or picked-up locally. Should you have any questions feel free to call me at (702)453-4737 PST ....Douglas.....Thanks For Looking
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