Chassis: 3Y83Z157028
Subject of an Extensively Documented $160,000 Restoration
Offered with Original Paperwork, Shop Manual, 40 Pages of Records and Nearly 500 Restoration Photos
A Highly Regarded Bill Boyer Design
Presented in a Stunning and Era-Evoking Color Scheme
A Sensational Example of One of the Most Iconic American Cars of All Time
390 CID OHV V-8 Engine
Single Holley 4-Barrel Carburetor
300 BHP at 5,000 RPM
3-Speed Cruise-O-Matic Automatic Transmission
4-Wheel Power-Assisted Hydraulic Drum Brakes
Front Independent Coil-Spring Suspension
Rear Live Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs
The 1961–1963 Ford Thunderbird is considered by many to be the most beautiful Thunderbird ever produced, primarily due to the aerospace influences in Bill Boyer’s sleek design. By the early 1960s, the Thunderbird established itself firmly in the personal luxury segment of the market, and Ford packed its new car with opulent standard equipment, including a 390 cid V-8, automatic transmission, power steering, and power brakes. The third-generation Thunderbird also featured a number of automotive firsts, most notably a swing-away steering wheel to allow the driver more comfortable ingress and egress, and a stylish, floating rearview mirror, which attached directly to the glass, as opposed to the windshield frame.
This 1963 Ford Thunderbird was built at the Wixom, Michigan plant in elegant Medium Turquoise Metallic with matching Medium Turquoise interior. In current ownership, the car benefited from an extensive restoration costing in excess of $160,000, documented by nearly 500 photos. The car is accompanied by original warranty information, shop manual, jack, spare, photos and records.
The third-generation Thunderbird was nicknamed the “Bullet Bird” because of its polished, bullet-like appearance. Upon its introduction in 1961, it was the car in which to be seen, from New York to Hollywood. This stunning example has had an uncommon level of care and attention lavished on it by its consignor and is sure to be admired wherever it goes.
