1963 ford thunderbird sports roadster chalfonte blue

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The three speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission has been completely rebuilt and shifts smoothly and crisply.

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The 390 cubic inch M Code engine was expertly rebuilt and starts instantly, and runs quiet, strong, and cool without issues. The meticulously detailed trunk, with newly installed factory correct Burtex trunk kit, features restored original top and deck cylinders and a new top pump, as well as new hydraulic hoses. All interior panels and the original dash (which is perfect) were refinished in the original correct factory finishes.

The front and rear bumpers were triple chrome plated. All interior and exterior chrome trim was removed, stripped, and re-chromed. The interior ribbed aluminum trim was removed and restored to its original tinted finish. All of the interior and exterior stainless steel trim was removed, professionally polished, and reinstalled.

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As a result, this particular M Code Sports Roadster is the “Gold Standard” by which all other 1963 Thunderbirds will be judged in the future.įlawless Rangoon Red paint was applied over a rust free body, and factory correct Pearl Beige Metallic vinyl upholstery was installed, as well as new original style loop carpet. 1961-63 Official Factory Specifications Manual, currently being assembled by renowned Thunderbird expert Alan Tast. In fact, much of that research is being incorporated into the new forthcoming edition of the V.T.C.I. Hundreds of hours of research were spent to insure that every aspect of the restoration was absolutely factory correct. Absolutely correct factory finishes were used on all refinished OEM parts and many NOS parts were used throughout. No expense was spared and no detail overlooked during a comprehensive rotisserie restoration to factory and concours specifications by owner and Vintage Thunderbird Club International 1961-63 Technical Editor Jim Wulf, recognized as one of the country's foremost 1963 Thunderbird restorers. This early built (October 1962) was delivered new from Hemphill Ford Center located in San Antonio, TX.

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According the original build sheet, it comes loaded with all options including M-code 390ci V8 3x2bbl high performance engine, Select-Aire air conditioning, Cruise-O-Matic transmission, tilt-away steering column, power lift windows, power driver seat, vacuum lift power locks, tinted window glass, thin stripe whitewall tires, Magicaire heater/defrost, push button AM radio, windshield washers, remote outside mirror, and heavy-duty battery! It remains all numbers matching to this day with only 79 actual miles driven since completion! It comes fully documented with copies of the original invoice, factory build sheet, an original owner's manual, and a complete book highlighting the extreme attention to detail on every Ford part number, inspection stamp, sticker, and proper metal plating as per factory specification.

We are very proud to offer this spectacularly restored 1963 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster! In true concours fashion, it was beautifully refinished in original factory code-correct Rangoon Red over Pearl Beige Metallic vinyl interior with white convertible top.