Photo: Classic Auto Mall
1963 was the final year for the third-generation Ford Thunderbird, and it brought rather subtle changes here and there. Those included the options list, where an AM/FM radio was now offered to customers.
Thunderbird production dropped to a little over 63,000 units in 1963, down from no less than 78,000 units a year before, with the standard version obviously accounting for most units overall.
The Thunderbird you see here is one of the original 1963 models still alive these days, with the car recently found in a barn and now listed for sale by the folks over at Classic Auto Mall.
As you can see in the photo gallery, the Thunderbird doesn’t come in its best shape, but this more or less makes sense, given it has most likely been sitting for a long period of time. Unfortunately, we’re not being provided with too many details about the place where it was stored, but judging from the overall condition of the body, this wasn’t necessarily the worst environment to park a car.
Some rust can indeed be spotted here and there, and a respray has already been completed; those interested in a tip-top shape might want to go for a new paint job, though.
The interior has clearly seen better days, and the bad news is that some parts are also missing, such as the carpet and the door panels. The headliner, on the other hand, looks original, and it’s in a quite decent condition, even after all these years.
There are more surprises under the hood, where the Thunderbird now comes with an unrestored and original 390ci (6.4-liter) V8 engine with a single 4-barrel carburetor and paired with a 3-speed automatic transmission. Unfortunately, the engine doesn’t turn over or start, but the seller claims it “just clicks with a full charge on the battery.”
With a little over 76,000 miles (122,310 km) on the clock, this Thunderbird comes with a decent price tag, as it’s currently listed at $9,900.
The Thunderbird you see here is one of the original 1963 models still alive these days, with the car recently found in a barn and now listed for sale by the folks over at Classic Auto Mall.
As you can see in the photo gallery, the Thunderbird doesn’t come in its best shape, but this more or less makes sense, given it has most likely been sitting for a long period of time. Unfortunately, we’re not being provided with too many details about the place where it was stored, but judging from the overall condition of the body, this wasn’t necessarily the worst environment to park a car.
Some rust can indeed be spotted here and there, and a respray has already been completed; those interested in a tip-top shape might want to go for a new paint job, though.
The interior has clearly seen better days, and the bad news is that some parts are also missing, such as the carpet and the door panels. The headliner, on the other hand, looks original, and it’s in a quite decent condition, even after all these years.
There are more surprises under the hood, where the Thunderbird now comes with an unrestored and original 390ci (6.4-liter) V8 engine with a single 4-barrel carburetor and paired with a 3-speed automatic transmission. Unfortunately, the engine doesn’t turn over or start, but the seller claims it “just clicks with a full charge on the battery.”
With a little over 76,000 miles (122,310 km) on the clock, this Thunderbird comes with a decent price tag, as it’s currently listed at $9,900.
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