Ford Thunderbird | 1963

Ford Thunderbird | 1963

Highlights:

– 6.4-litre (390 cubic inch) V8 engine, petrol, automatic transmission

– Cabriolet body finished in light blue over a red leather interior

– Presents in good, well-cared-for condition throughout

– Currently without a valid roadworthiness inspection

The seller offers for sale this 1963 Ford Thunderbird, powered by a 6.4-litre V8 engine, paired with an automatic transmission. The car is finished in light blue over a red leather interior, with whitewall tyres and factory-style wheel covers, and presents as a well-cared-for example of the third-generation “Bullet Bird”. The fully lined cabriolet top folds away into a well behind the seats, giving the car clean, uncluttered lines whether open or closed. The car is currently registered in Switzerland but does not have a current roadworthiness inspection.

Introduced for the 1961 model year and continued with detail styling changes through 1963, this third-generation Thunderbird moved away from the more angular lines of its predecessor in favour of a smoother, more rocket-like silhouette that earned it the “Bullet Bird” nickname among enthusiasts. The range comprised the Hardtop, Cabriolet and, for the top-of-the-line Sports Roadster, a distinctive tonneau cover over the rear seats paired with wire wheels; this car is presented in the more conventional open cabriolet form, with its rear seats left uncovered. Inside, the cabin follows Thunderbird tradition with a driver-focused instrument layout, a wide centre console flowing back between the front bucket seats, and chrome-accented switchgear that gives the interior a distinctly jet-age character in keeping with the exterior styling.

Under the bonnet, the 390 cubic inch (6.4-litre) FE-series V8 was the standard engine for the 1963 Thunderbird, delivering strong, effortless performance suited to the car’s role as a personal luxury cruiser rather than an outright sports car. Paired with Ford’s smooth-shifting automatic transmission, power steering and power brakes were standard equipment on the model, making the Thunderbird an easy, comfortable car to drive by the standards of its era. With its blend of striking styling, a spacious four-seat cabin and effortless V8 power, the 1963 Thunderbird cabriolet remains one of the most recognisable American personal luxury cars of the early 1960s.

4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.

4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.

4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.

4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.

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This car is currently located in: Lucerne canton, Switzerland.

This car drives, brakes and shifts.

The car has a Switzerland registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction.

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