![]() ![]() ![]() The Rangoon Red fiberglass tonneau covers the back seat and lends to the space age and sleek look of the T-Bird. The Thunderbird’s livery is a stunning Rangoon Red which has beautiful luster and shine with very few imperfections. ![]() Blumenthal had the engine and transmission rebuilt in 2017 and has maintained the Thunderbird very well, which is evident by the beautiful overall condition. The T-Bird was acquired on the 13th of August 2002 by the current owner, Terry Blumenthal of Sunnyvale, CA. Gaston began a full restoration of the Thunderbird, including a bare metal repaint and a new interior. By the early 90s, it was acquired by Burbank Studios associate and car collector Bill Gaston of Burbank, CA. This Thunderbird was used as a prop in numerous television productions from 1963 through the early 1990s, in such notable productions as 77 Sunset Strip and The Rockford Files, among many others. This California car was first acquired by Burbank Studios in Burbank, CA. This beautiful 1963 Ford Thunderbird produced at the Ford plant in Wixom, Mi. This Thunderbird is a joy to drive, and its older full restoration still looks beautiful today. The 390 ci V-8 provides significant power to cruise at highway speeds all day long. They came standard with power steering, power brakes, backup lights and bucket seats. 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".The third-generation Thunderbirds were a personal luxury car from 1961 to 1963 with a new and sleeker styling designed by Bill Boyer. 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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