The black interior is in good order, too, wearing correct seat covers with some age on them but no splits or tears and they're still quite comfortable for long highway cruises. The good new, however, is that the '63s were also redesigned with a rear wheel opening that looks far more natural than the earlier cars and the no-skirts look gives the big car a rather sporting look. You will note that this one is not wearing its fender skirts, which is due to the Kelsey-Hayes chrome wire wheels, which don't clear the 'skirts. However, that shouldn't get you down, because none of them are really visible unless you get close and you'll be having too much fun from behind the wheel to really sweat it. It's an older paint job that's been enjoyed properly, so it shines up nicely but there are signs of use throughout. With handsome code V Chestnut paint, this one will also stand out in a set of red and white 'Birds in a good way, because this is a color that's very much back in fashion today. The 1963s stand out for their highly sculpted sides, including the ornaments on the doors, which give them a bit more interest than the smooth-sided 61-62 models. People will wave, honk their horns, and come up just to talk to you about it. Quite honestly, you'll feel like a movie star whenever you drive this car. You will note that this one is not wearing its fender skirts, which is due to the Kelsey-Hayes chrome wire wheels, which don't. ![]() ![]() We have long admired the 1961-63 "Bullet Birds" for their styling and awesome road manners, and this 1963 Ford Thunderbird convertible delivers an awesome look with an unusual color combination, as well as fantastic road manners befitting a top-of-the-line ragtop. 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.CLEAN DRIVER BULLET BIRD, 390 V8, AUTO, PWR STEERING/BRAKES/TOP, TURN-KEY!!! 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.
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