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This combination was enough to propel the Thunderbird through the ¼-mile in 15.9 seconds, which was a full ½-second faster than the regular T-Bird. Throw in a compression ratio of 10.5:1 and a dual exhaust, and the Thunderbird became a luxury car with a decent set of teeth. This was thanks to the base motor being treated by Ford to the cylinder heads and triple Holley 2-barrel carburetors off the high-performance 406 Galaxie. The M-Code was about as good as it got in a ’63 Thunderbird, with the big block pumping out 340hp. The 390 is hooked to a 3-speed automatic transmission, while the original owner also ordered the T-Bird with power steering and power brakes. This car is equipped with a 390ci M-Code V8, although the owner doesn’t indicate whether it is numbers-matching. Lifting the hood reveals what makes this Thunderbird special. The chrome and trim are in excellent order, and there are no visible issues with the glass. Once again, the Register indicates that the Thunderbird was rust-free in 2018, so it doesn’t seem that anything has changed on that front.
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The panels are free from any apparent dings or dents, and there is no evidence of rust. The paint does shine nicely, with no signs of any problems. That means that the vehicle is not 100% original, which is slightly disappointing for a classic that is as rare as this. It seems that these changes occurred sometime before 2018 because the photo that was posted on the Register in that year shows it wearing the overall Corinthian White that it wears now. The Tag and a visit to the Thunderbird Registry confirm that the car rolled off the production line wearing Sandshell Beige paint with a Corinthian White roof. The Thunderbird presents beautifully, but it appears that it has undergone a few changes in its life. You can park this beauty in your driveway by handing the owner $34,999. It is located in Rochester, New York, and has been listed for sale here on Autotrader. I have to say a big thank you to Barn Finder Larry D for spotting a Thunderbird with plenty to offer its new owner. It is a tidy survivor with a genuine M-Code V8 under the hood, and it is set to go to a new home. This 1963 Thunderbird Hardtop is not just a pretty face because it has the muscle to back those good looks.
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