Highlights
- French registration document with matching chassis numbers
- Well-maintained red paintwork and brand new cream-coloured hood
- Hood and hydraulic system completely renewed
- Cylinder head gasket and water pump recently replaced
- Sold with a full service
- Valid French MOT until April 2031
The Appeal
Well, just look at it. The third generation Ford Thunderbird, embodying the brand's cherished "personal luxury" concept, features a sleek body that earned it the nickname "Bullet Bird". It delivers performance to match its stunning looks, thanks to its imposing 6.4-litre (390 cu in) V8 engine, producing 300 bhp and paired with the three-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic gearbox.
This 1963 example, presented in red with a black interior, is in very good overall condition. According to the seller, it retains its original paintwork, which shows only minor imperfections consistent with its age. Significant mechanical work has been carried out, including replacement of the cylinder head gasket and water pump. The car will also be delivered with a full service.
The hood, whose folding mechanism is one of the convertible's distinctive features, has been replaced, as has the hydraulic system. Registered in France and benefiting from a valid MOT until April 2031, this Thunderbird appears ready to take to the road.
Key Information
- Mileage: 32,000 km displayed, stated as corresponding to actual mileage
- Country of registration: France
- MOT: valid until 28 April 2031
- Engine: 6.4-litre (390 cu in) petrol V8
- Power: 300 bhp
- Gearbox: three-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic
- Transmission: rear-wheel drive
- Documentation: French registration document, chassis numbers stated as matching
The Details
- The seller states a full service will be carried out before delivery
- Red paintwork stated as original, with some minor imperfections visible in the photos
- Bodywork described as being in very good overall condition, with minor marks consistent with age
- Well-maintained chrome and matching trim
- Whitewall tyres
- Cream-coloured electric hood stated as functioning correctly
- Hood and hydraulic system recently replaced
- Four-seat black leather interior in good condition, showing a light patina of age
- Some wear and discolouration marks on the carpets, which remain presentable
- Interior described by the seller as being in very good condition, with few imperfections
- Service history described as good
- Cylinder head gasket and water pump recently replaced
- Underside of the car as shown in the photos
- Vehicle sold with a valid MOT and a service scheduled before sale
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