#1963 ford thunderbird value code#

#1963 ford thunderbird value code#

89 Thunderbird 2-door Sports Roadster (1962-late see note below and 1963) NOTE: The 1962 Thunderbird Sports Roadster body series code was '85' for the first 558 units produced, the last being 2Y85Z114640.

It may require a bit of investigation, but this is a Thunderbird project that may hold some real potential. The three types of VINs used by 1955-2005 Ford Thunderbirds. I’ve also seen a lot of more expensive ones.

I have seen project cars that are cheaper than this, but none of these were capable of running or being driven. The owner has set a price of $4,200 for the car. There is a bit of work left on the car, but if the bodywork has been completed to a decent standard, it is possible that there really isn’t that much left to do. To me, the rat rod look just isn’t there, but that’s personal opinion. The owner of this Thunderbird suggests that it could make a cool rat rod project, but I’m not so sure of that. The rest of the interior looks to be in quite good condition, although that cover on the dash doesn’t give us a look at the state of the pad. Personally, I probably would have fitted new covers to the seats before fitting them to the car, because it really does look odd. It remains all numbers matching to this day with only 79 actual miles. However, the seats look to be finished in Chestnut Brown and Beige, which wasn’t a combination available in 1963. We are very proud to offer this spectacularly restored 1963 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster In true concours fashion, it was beautifully refinished in original factory code-correct Rangoon Red over Pearl Beige Metallic vinyl interior with white convertible top. The fact that it is fitted with red carpet makes sense in this context, along with the other red interior trim items. The car looks like it started out life finished in Rangoon Red (judging by the paint in the door closes). This is where things go a little strange for me. The only mechanical issue that he identifies is an exhaust leak at the manifold which will need to be fixed. He is so confident in this fact that he suggests that the new owner could drive it home.

The owner says that the Thunderbird starts, runs, and drives well. There are 736 new and used classic Ford Thunderbirds listed for sale near you on with prices starting as low as 1,195. The Thunderbird is fitted with a 390ci V8 engine, a 3-speed Cruise-O-Matic transmission, power steering, and power brakes. 1955 Ford Thunderbird Presenting this first-generation 1955 Ford Thunderbird that is finished in its. The Thunderbird was available in 1963 with optional wire wheels, and while this car is fitted with wire wheels, they are non-genuine. Vehicle history and comps for 1963 Ford Thunderbird M-Code VIN: 3Y83M108019 - including sale prices, photos, and more. I’m surprised that these weren’t removed during the restoration, or perhaps they have just been reattached for the photos, so I’m not sure what’s going on there. The car certainly looks nice and straight, but I did notice that the majority of the chrome trim and badges are still on the car. Shop AFFORDABLE AUTO SVC & SALES to find great deals on Ford Thunderbird listings.

The owner says that 90% of the bodywork on the Thunderbird is complete and that the car is in primer. Find Ford Thunderbird listings for sale starting at 15999 in Bath, NY. It is located in Orland Park, Illinois, and is being sold with a clean title. If you are looking for a Thunderbird project car, then you will find this one listed for sale here on Craigslist. There is, however, one aspect of the car that is a little bit odd, and we’ll get to that later. This sole incident had consequently caused Ford engineers to re-think the entire design after the faults of Elvis' Thunderbird made national headlines, which resulted in the majority of 1963 Thunderbirds to be sold with steel wheels.Here at Barn Finds, we’ve seen a few Thunderbirds that are in need of total restoration, but the owner of this car has already started the process, and it will be up to the new owner to complete it. A notable incident involved none other than Elvis Presley, who found himself driving a Sports Roadster in 1962, when one of the wheels collapsed under heavy cornering. Despite this, the wire wheels became highly problematic and had several issues holding air, as well as supporting the massive weight of the car itself. These wheels were actually the most expensive option on the entire trim package, weighing in at an extra $372.30 ( a commanding $3,625.81 in 2022 dollars). In an interesting side note, the 1962 version of the Thunderbird Sports Roadster, which was the first year of this package, had offered a set of Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels to further disguise this leviathan as a sports car.