1963 Ford Thunderbird

2-Dr Convertible Convertible

390 V8

Automatic

3Y89Z131662

Clear

Gasoline

ESTATE SALE - Must be SoldLISTED WITH NO RESERVE - BID TO WIN !THUNDERBIRD SPORTS ROADSTER ... 1 of only 455 built for 1963. Factory RAVEN BLACK / RED Interior… the best and rarest color combination for this rare T-Bird. Only a handful of these rare black & red color combo Sport Roadsters are known to still survive. A fantastic investment & fun car to drive. ESTATE SALE: Life takes quick turns… and therefore this rare T-Bird Sport Roadster is now available for sale. A recent acquisition to dad’s collection of cars. Within 2 weeks of delivery, dad had a heart attack and is no longer with us. I am now listing this car at a NO RESERVE...so Bid to Win!. I am using info and photos from his recent acquisition of the car, of a Thunderbird Roadster with top down. I do have few more photos & photo of Data Plate photo upon request. Please do call or text me with questions: Jon 206-650-6100. TRUE CODE 76B SPORTS ROADSTER, Z-CODE 390 V8-4V, CRUISE-O-MATIC, PS/PB/PW/PT Two-seat Thunderbirds are cute, but when Ford added a back seat, sales really took off. Today, the 1961-1963 "Bullet Birds" are some of the most rapidly appreciating models, with cars like this 1963 Thunderbird Sport Roadster offering full-sized luxury and comfort with fantastic good looks. This T-Bird is a real code 76B Sport Roadster, making it a very rare find indeed. Code A Raven Black with a code 55 red interior is this car's original color combination. This low mileage survivor is mostly original with an older repaint. Original condition and not a show car, but man does this look dramatic! There is a shiny red steering wheel under the aftermarket wheel-cover that is easily removed. Shockingly, these are unit-body cars, but Ford engineered them well and even 50 years later, the doors fit well, the hood latches easily, and those long quarter panels are in good shape, worthy of the black paint. Experts will note that the rear fender skirts were removed to make way for the Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels, and the sporty look helps camouflage the car's size. And yes, there's a ton of chrome, all of it in fair condition, from the delicate trim that runs along the tops of the fenders, doors, and quarters to the "gills" on the doors themselves, to the jet-inspired taillights. This handsome T-Bird is still a one-car parade anywhere it goes. The bright red interior is equally stunning, a beautiful mix of '60s cool design and high-end luxury, and we believe it's mostly original with newer carpets. Buckets and a console were the only way to get your 'Bird in 1963, along with the "Tilt-Away" steering wheel that really does make it easier to get in and out of the low-slung convertible. Beautiful round gauges, each in their own pod, have a crisp, elegant look and the band of anodized aluminum trim that spans the dash adds some great contrast and isn't pitted or damaged. There's some age wear on the upholstery, but you should probably leave it along as it's only original once! Experts will note it does have the passenger-side grab handle, which is unique to the Sport Roadsters. It also has the rear fiberglass tonneau rear seat cover, which was designed only for the Sport Roadsters but became a popular accessory, and we love the look it lends this black soft top. The only real notable issue is that the top's switch is broken, so the top isn't working, but it's easier to service than you'd think and there's plenty of knowledge out there, so don't let that stop you from owning a great 'Bird. UPDATE: new switch now ordered and coming with car. Ford's strong-running 390 cubic inch V8 was standard equipment, because this was a lot of car to move around. With 300 horsepower on tap, it never works very hard and has a very smooth idle with a humming exhaust note that's completely appropriate for the luxurious 'Bird. The engine bay is quite stock, right down to the oversized chrome air cleaner and expansion tank for the cooling system. Power steering, brakes & AC were also mandatory on this model. While plush and luxurious, this roadster doesn't seem to mind hustling a little bit. Underneath there's a correct exhaust system; newer mufflers and tailpipe. A southern USA car always garaged and the critical unibody is in great shape with factory undercoating throughout. And those aforementioned Kelsey-Hayes chrome wire wheels look fantastic, especially wrapped in new 215/70/15 BFGoodrich Silvertown wide whitewall radials.ENGINE SIZE 390 V8 TRANSMISSION TYPE Automatic MILES 74,070Estate Sale NO RESERVE - BID TO WIN ! TERMS OF SALE: Estate type final sale; sold as shown & as is without seller or any dealer warranty. Please do not bid unless you do have funds to purchase. Deposit due upon end of auction and balance due within 5 days; unless prior arrangements approved by seller. Seller reserves right not to complete any sale without recourse; for buyer failure to meet sale terms & conditions. Title in hand & buyer is responsible for all tax, license & title transfer costs. Buyer responsible for all transport costs from Seattle, WA 98177. Trucks do not want to leave our corner of USA empty so very reasonable transport costs available. We are near major shipping ports for worldwide transport. I can assist with transport & bids & international shipping if needed. Call or text Jon 206-650-6100.