Third generation Thunderbirds have been growing quickly in popularity for both their projectile look styling and the luxurious driving experience. 1963 truly marked a crowning year of Thunderbird design and engineering. The 1963 model year also brought big changes beneath the Thunderbirds beautiful skin: it received over 150-lbs of sound-deadening material, the structure of the car was reinforced with nearly 80-lbs of steel for greater rigidity, the generator was replaced with an alternator for better charging, new windshield moldings reduced wind noise, and new hydraulically powered windshield wipers were driven by the power steering pump. While visually similar to the 19 models, the design was the most refined of the three. 1963 is widely considered to be one of the most stunning designs to ever grace a Thunderbird. There is power to spare from the 390-cubic-inch V-8, and the factory Kelsey-Hayes chrome wire wheels add the finishing touch to such a captivating automobile. This car was originally delivered new in Los Angeles and is evident that it has spent most of its existence in a dry weather climate. It looks absolutely gorgeous in its factory-correct Rangooon Red with red interior and white top. This example features a high-quality restoration completed in recent years that has been extremely well maintained and cared for. Finding the genuine article today is an exercise in patience and devotion. Of the 63,313 Thunderbirds built in 1963, just 455 examples were the coveted Sports Roadster. The 1963 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster is truly the pinnacle of all collectible Thunderbirds.
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