I thought back to a couple years previously when I had been shopping for this exact car, except at the time I was looking at hard-top coupes, not convertibles. It was a 1963 Ford Thunderbird Convertible with 87,000 original miles. Since attending one of these auctions as a bidder was on my Want-To-Do list anyway, I decided to hook up Big Red to Black Betty, and head down the road with my 14 year old son to see what we could see about this so-called auction.Īs I flipped through the final few pages, my eye fell on a car which had until now escaped my notice. Now, I have watched plenty of classic car auctions on TV (Barret Jackson and Mecum come to mind) and I am familiar with the pace and routine of these events, but never have I actually attended one - much less registered as a bidder. I clicked on the ad for the Mustang and it informed me that if I was interested in the car, it would be available at a classic car auction that weekend a couple hours away from where I live. I've never been known for my good timing. Values have been on the rise over the past few years, so now is the time - or, more accurately, a couple years ago was the time to buy one. I've owned several Fox body cars, and had a recent hankering to get behind the wheel of another. I had been shopping for a fun summer project that I could work on and enjoy using at the same time. And the electric retractable top works as it should! Top up or down, this car is striking.Ĭall Art & Speed at 90 for more information on this beautiful example of the classic "Bullet Bird".My part of the story began with an ad on Facebook Marketplace for a 1986 Ford Mustang GT convertible. This Thunderbird has is a combination of well preserved original and tastefully restored components, making it an attention getter wherever you go. Factory fender skirts are included and can be installed when that long, low and elegant look is preferred over the sporty look. On the outside, beautiful chrome and brightwork show off the bright Rangoon finish. The space-age interior design features elegant chrome accents and spherical instruments, all in good condition, mimicking the space age aesthetic that is evident throughout the design. The metal finished dashboard is in a condition far superior to most of the Thunderbirds you see from this era. Two seats or four, the interior in this car is in amazing condition. The custom "Thunderbird Roadster" Tonneau cover converts the four place black bucket seat interior into a two-seater, mimicking the earliest Thunderbirds. Power steering, power brakes, and optional "Swing-Away" tilt steering column make this a luxurious ride all around. A Holley 4-barrel carburetor disperses the fuel. ![]() ![]() This red beauty is powered by Ford's 330hp, 390ci "Z code" Thunderbird V8, paired with the 3-speed "Cruise-O-Matic" automatic transmission. Upgrades include Kelsey Hayes style chrome wire wheels, factory fender skirts, and the rare color matched Sports Roadster fiberglass tonneau cover. ![]() A "one-car-parade", this Thunderbird is the last year for the sleek 'Bullet' design and is favored by many. The older refinish presents smooth and bright with only a few minor indicators that it is not brand new. 1963 Thunderbird Convertible, Z-Code 390ci V8, Sports Roadster EquipmentĪrt & Speed is proud to offer this beautiful 1963 Ford Thunderbird Convertible dressed in classic Rangoon Red over black.
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