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. Upon its introduction in 1961, it was the car in which to be seen, from New York to Hollywood. The third-generation Thunderbird was nicknamed the “Bullet Bird” because of its polished, bullet-like appearance. The car is accompanied by original warranty information, shop manual, jack, spare, photos and records. In current ownership, the car benefited from an extensive restoration costing in excess of $160,000, documented by nearly 500 photos. This 1963 Ford Thunderbird was built at the Wixom, Michigan plant in elegant Medium Turquoise Metallic with matching Medium Turquoise interior. The third generation of the Ford Thunderbird is a personal luxury car produced by Ford for the 1961 to 1963 model years. B 43501CK Trunk Ornament Kit Coupe for 1960 Ford Thunderbird (B43501CK) 99.95 Add to cart. 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. B 17690F Inside Mirror Arms For 1961-1962-1963-1964-1965-1966 Ford Thunderbird (B17690F) 16.50 Add to cart. 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 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.
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