![]() ![]() And to answer your very first question, yes, this is a real code 76B Sport Roadster, making it a very rare find indeed.Ĭode A Raven Black with a code 55 red interior is this car's original color combination and there are scarcely any better choices for a sporting ragtop. Today, the 1961-1963 "Bullet Birds" are some of the most rapidly appreciating models, with cars like this 1963 Thunderbird Sport Roadster offering full-sized luxury and comfort with fantastic good looks. Two-seat Thunderbirds are cute, but when Ford added a back seat, sales really took off. The original invoice lists factory colors and options as well as a total purchase price of $4,681.28.TRUE CODE 76B SPORTS ROADSTER, Z-CODE 390 V8-4V, CRUISE-O-MATIC, PS/PB/PW/PT!! The battery was replaced in 2017 and the oil was changed in 2020.Īdditional photos of the underbody are included in the gallery. The 390ci V8 was factory rated at 300 horsepower and 427 lb-ft of torque, which is sent to the rear wheels through a Cruise-O-Matic three-speed automatic transmission. Axle: 1 – Open differential with 3.00:1 gearing.DSO: 71 – Los Angeles ordering district.The speedometer was repaired during previous ownership, and total mileage is unknown.ĭecoding the door tag reveals the following information: The 120-mph speedometer houses a five-digit odometer showing 98k miles, a handful of which have been added by the seller. A carpeted dash mat is included in the sale. Amenities include a lockable center console, power windows, an analog clock, Thunderbird-logo floor mats, and a push-button radio. The interior is trimmed in Blue (52) with chrome and brushed aluminum trim adorning the dash and door panels. Braking is handled by drums stationed at all four corners. An accident in the 1970s is said to have included repairs of the front bumper and right fender.Ĭhrome 14″ Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels feature three-eared spinners and are mounted with 215/70 whitewall Firestone FR440 tires. Features include a power-retractable blue soft top, a Sport Roadster-specific fiberglass tonneau, chrome bumpers, a driver-side mirror, and a single exhaust outlet. ![]() The car was finished from the factory in Corinthian White (M) and was reportedly repainted during prior ownership. This Thunderbird is now offered with service records, purchase documents, prior registration cards, various memorabilia and awards, and a clean California title in the seller’s name. Finished in white over a blue interior, the car is powered by a 390ci V8 paired with a Cruise-O-Matic three-speed automatic transmission and features a power-operated soft top, a fiberglass tonneau cover, 14″ wire wheels, front bucket seats, brushed aluminum and chrome interior trim, power windows, and a push-button radio. It was later owned by musician Richard Carpenter and spent time as part of a collection in California before being recently acquired by the seller. ![]() This 1963 Ford Thunderbird is one of 455 Sports Roadsters built for the model year and was originally delivered to Bay Shore Motors in La Jolla, California. ![]()
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