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Ford Thunderbird (1963)
for sale

Price: US $16,495.00

Description:

HISTORY : Built and delivered in November 1962. Original California car since new. Original yellow-on-black California license plates. Car was a daily driver from new until 1977. It was placed in storage from 1977 until early 1991, when the original owner made it road-worthy again. I purchased the car in running condition from the original owner in Hawthorne, California in September 1991. Rebuilt components include Engine, Transmission, Driveshaft, front and rear Suspensions. Speedometer, Clock (Quartz-converted). Replaced items include all engine electrical components, Rear Leaf Springs, front and rear seat upholstery, headliner, carpet, interior door panels, trunk liner, underhood insulation. Used as a weekend pleasure car and in local shows/events since 1991. Driven to and participated in Car Week displays and events at Monterey, CA in August for many years. Pacific Grove Auto Rally veteran, Palos Verdes Concours Rally veteran.
FEATURES : Rare original color combination (Rose Beige Exterior and Interior), (5) period-correct OEM BF Goodrich Silvertown 8x14 tires by Coker Tire, Original wheel covers, Swing-away Steering Wheel, original working AM Radio with Civil Defense Information channel indicators. Larger diameter front Sway Bar, aftermarket rear Sway Bar (it corners like it's on rails!), New Weber Carb. Upgraded to 1964 alternator and harness. Original yellow-on-black California license plates issued when new. Refinished trunk includes original bumper jack, new OEM trunk liner, spare tire cover, and 2 new carry-all zippered bags made from the same vinyl as the trunk lining. With the car also comes the original carb (rebuilt), a selection of spare engine tune-up/electrical parts, including spare rebuilt alternator, the original owners manual with modern reprint, and a small selection of new restoration parts not yet installed. Car also comes with enough professionally mixed SEM vinyl dye in spray cans to do the balance of console panels and dashboard top to exactly match balance of interior. A real head-turner anywhere you drive it! Always a conversation-starter at any venue! When you're behind the wheel. it's a real time-machine that takes you and everyone who sees it back to a much simpler time in America. Very enjoyable to drive to shows, in parades, and to special events.
CONDITION : Always garaged since 1991. Never wrecked. One mechanic since 1991. Current DMV registration is PNO (Planned Non-Operational) . Clean title. See condition description above for more detail. All condition issues are minor in nature and, as you can see from the photos, do not detract from this stunning car.
PAYMENT: Bank/Cashier's Check, PayPal, or In-Person Bank funds transfer at a mutual Bank.

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