1963 Ford Thunderbird

Roadster 390 Convertible

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

3Y85Z149508

Clear

Gasoline

0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false VIN Decodes As: (3) 1963, (Y) built in Wixom Michigan, (85) Thunderbird Convertible, (Z) 390cid V-8 with 4-barrel carburetion (last six digits) production sequence. DATE PLATE INFO: Type 76A Color L Trim 86 Date 03D DSO 72 Axle 1 Trans 4 Further decodes as: (76A) Thunderbird Convertible; (L) Sierra Rose Exterior (86) Black Interior; (03D) built April 03; (72) shipped to San Jose region; (1) 3.00:1 axle ratio; (4) Cruise-O-Matic transmission Have owned the car since 1991. It has been garaged since. Started regularly up until about 3 years ago. Bakc in the practice of starting it regularly again. ProperlyMaintenance upon restarting.Starts and idles good. A fellow owed me money could not pay so I took the car instead. I do not have much of a detailed history on the vehicle. I know the motor has been rebuilt, the top is new. It has been repainted. Never been in an accident, however there is a small patch of bondo on the hood. ENGINE and Transmission Starts right up and runs good. Timing is slightly off. No knocking or smoking. No leaks or cracks. Engine compartment is really clean. Transmission works great with no leaks there either. BODY:The paintwork on this car is acceptable but will show scratching and chipping and might not respond uniformly to buffing. Also some of the chrome has light rust pits. All new moldings all the way around the car. CONVERTIBLE: New top. No tares. TAll electrical Works perfectly well. UNDERCARRIAGE:Is clean for the most part. No rust. A few cob webs. No major scrapes or punctures. Gas tank is good. INTERIOR:Door panels are slightly warping. Rear seats have some small rips. Carpet is new/clean. Dash is new with no warping. All Glass on the car is clear no cracks or chips. All electrical works on the vehicle. NEEDS NEW BRAKES.HAVE ORIGINAL BLACK LICENSE PLATES.