1963 ford thunderbird swing away steering wheel

Third generation advertising described the Thunderbird’s styling as “A bold thrust into tomorrow.” Nothing says that more than the large, round “Jet Afterburner” taillights with the subtle angled fins and flat trunk (which is as clean as a whistle inside). The ‘Bird has Coker tires and although the whitewall width is a little bit wider than the ‘Birds you see in 1963 advertising, they still look good and compliment the stylish white top. (I can’t recall seeing many ’63 Birds in this shade of turquoise, but it’s a beautiful color.) The chrome, trim, badging, and glass all look very good as well as the spinner wheel covers. There is no rust and the original Chalfonte Blue and Corinthian White paint looks very presentable. It’s being sold because the seller says “ We are downsizing our home and some of my vehicles must go (no room at the new home).” Based on the photos, the car is in exceptional condition for a 60-year-old vehicle. The seller doesn’t share a lot of history or how long he/she has owned it after purchasing the T-Bird from the original owner. A special thanks to Jane Hathaway for spotting this fine ‘Bird and sending it our way. Okay, enough reminiscing, This beautiful 1963 Ford Thunderbird Coupe is currently in Mountain View, South Carolina and is for sale here on craigslist for an asking price of $24,500.

I don’t remember the pretty lady’s name or how I got selected to ride with her, but it was the best part of the day. The ‘Bird was glossy black with a red interior that can only be described as mesmerizing. It was around 1965, I was 10 and I was coming back from an out-of-town 4-H Club event. I’m a Thunderbird guy and the third generation “Bullet Birds” will always be special because it was the first Thunderbird I ever rode in. What a beautiful survivor with its factory original paint, interior, and a 390 V8 that the seller claims has 30,700 original miles.

It’s ironic that the seller chose to photograph this ’63 Thunderbird parked on an upward slope, because it looks like this ‘Bird is about to take flight.

1963 ford thunderbird swing away steering wheel