Read on and prepare yourself for Bullet Bird heaven.Ī Heritage Burgundy bullet shaped model with a black convertible top, presents in good overall condition. Having a known history is great, but lets sweeten the pot with this car being the centerfold photo for the 1963 Thunderbird section of the Cool Classics book. Sold new in Montclair, NJ then held since 1971 by a collector in upstate NY, our consignor brought this mostly original and fully functional ride back to Montclair. Of the total production of 214,375 units produced, only 5,913 were convertibles. 1963 was the last production year of the third generation of T-birds. Offered for sale is a 66,874 title verified miles 1963 Ford Thunderbird convertible with a Heritage Burgundy exterior and black vinyl interior. With design queues courtesy the jet age, its bullet like front appearance, and jet engine taillights was keying into the upwardly mobile middle class, and growing suburbia. The ultimate getaway car from the kids with a two seat configuration (rear seat is there but covered by cowlings) with a convertible cruiser, it became the “it” car for early 1960's suburbia. Eventually the Corvette went to racing, and the Thunderbird became the boulevard king. The Thunderbird and the Corvette have a long and sorted history, with both initially competing for the same customer space.

1963 ford thunderbird convertible