#1963 FORD THUNDERBIRD AUCTION CODE#

Of this sum 5,913 were Convertibles while 455 Sports Roadsters were built. In 1963, Ford produced a total of 63,313 Thunderbird units in four different body styles. M-Code Thunderbirds in general are a rare sight.

It shows nicely and would certainly be an exciting driver, for either two or four occupants. This car has been well preserved and was formerly part of the esteemed Sam Pack Collection where it was maintained in the proper manner. The original build sheet and a copy of the factory invoice accompany the car as well. While it covers the rear seat for a stylish look, it still allows the soft-top to operate while the cover remains in place. This exceptional example was fitted with a sports roadster fiberglass tonneau cover to enhance its looks sometime later in its life, possibly during a restoration. Additional equipment includes a “space age” influenced instrument pod in front of the operator, remote sideview mirror, chromed wire wheels, tastefully-sized whitewall tires, factory Thunderbird-labelled AM/FM radio, distinctive center console and an inviting interior layout that instantly reminds you that this is a special car.Īccording to the associated data tag this car displays body type 76A, which translates to the Convertible versus the 76B designation of the factory Sports Roadsters.

#1963 FORD THUNDERBIRD AUCTION CODE#

It was finished in color code M (Corinthian White) over code 55 (Red vinyl) and was outfitted with a number of desirable options, including power windows, driver’s seat and factory air conditioning. This particular Thunderbird Convertible M-Code was produced in September 1962 as a 1963 model and delivered to Jack Bower Ford, of Ponca City, Oklahoma. Along with the engine dress-up kit the M-Code features a larger cam, special heads and larger dual exhaust. Ford upped the ante of performance in 1963, and what truly made the Thunderbird stand out was the addition of the 390-cubic inch V-8 with three Holley two-barrel carburetors and nicknamed “M-code” due to the M designation in its chassis number, which signified this incredible tri-power unit.

However, some dealers and customers missed the sportier two-seater Thunderbirds, so a sports roadster that featured a removable tonneau that covered up the rear seats was introduced in 1962 to go alongside the Hardtop Coupe, Landau and Convertible. While the first generation of Thunderbirds had been known to be just a sporty as they were luxurious, the “Bullet-Birds” from 1961 to 1963 had wholly embraced their market niche as a personal luxury car. To be OFFERED AT AUCTION at Auctions America’s Santa Monica event, June 25-26, 2016.

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