Ford Thunderbird (1963)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 108 photos
• Last service: May 2026

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1963
• First registration: USA
• Engine: 6.3-liter V8 engine with 256 hp (188 kW)
• Transmission: Three-speed automatic
• Exterior color: Red
• Interior: red leather upholstery
• TÜV is being renewed, H-license plate
• Features:
• Convertible
• Power convertible top
• Power steering
• Power brakes
• Power windows
• Telescoping steering column for easier entry and exit
• Roadster cover for the rear seats
• Round gauges and levers in the style of an aircraft cockpit

Condition

Exterior

• The car is painted red.
• The vehicle has been completely repainted.
• The complete restoration took place about 10 years ago; the condition is still described as excellent.
• There is no known rust.
• The vehicle features an electric convertible top in white that retracts completely into the trunk, giving the Thunderbird a distinctive silhouette.
• Typical design features of the aviation era are present, including wing-shaped headlights, jet-style taillights, rearward-tapering fins, and air vents hinted at on the sides.

Interior

• The car has a red leather interior.
• The interior is in good condition overall.
• Slight damage to the red interior trim is visible in the area of the front door/window frame. (Image 88)
• The cockpit is designed in the style of an aircraft and features round instruments and levers.
• The steering column can be moved toward the center console in the park position, making it easier to get in and out.
• The roadster cover for the rear seats creates the visual impression of a two-seater; the vehicle can still be used as a four-seater.

Technical Specifications

• The vehicle is ready to drive immediately and is registered.
• There are no known technical defects.
• The car is equipped with a powerful V8 engine.
• Over the past 3 years, the carburetor, power steering, hydraulic pump, soft top relays, and outer tie rods have been replaced.
• The engine oil and brake fluid have recently been changed.
• Last maintenance: May 2026.

History

Ownership history

• Number of owners: 2
• First delivery: USA
• Accident-free under current ownership

Service History

• 2026: Engine oil and brake fluid changed
• Carburetor, power steering, hydraulic pump, and soft top relay replaced within the last 3 years
• Outer tie rods replaced within the last 3 years

Documents

• Vehicle registration certificate & title

Summary

For sale is a 1963 Ford Thunderbird in red with interior details to follow. The vehicle is from the original US production run and represents the last model of the famous "airplane era" of the 1950s, featuring characteristic design elements such as wing-shaped headlights, jet-style taillights, tapered fins, and a cockpit with round gauges and levers. As a convertible with a soft top that fully retracts into the trunk, this Thunderbird offers a distinctive silhouette and, when fitted with a roadster cover, can appear visually like a two-seater while remaining usable as a four-seater. The complete restoration took place approximately 10 years ago; the condition of the body and interior is described as well-maintained. The most recent service was performed in May 2026; in addition, the carburetor, power steering, hydraulic pump, soft top relay, and outer tie rods, among other components, have been replaced over the past 3 years. The vehicle comes with a valid TÜV inspection and has an H-license plate.