It has very little patina and would only be improved by continued detailing, use and maintenance. Of course this T-Bird has the sliding steering wheel which brings pleasure to anyone seeing it slide! The VIN is 3Y85Z138165. The car is fully optioned with air conditioning, heater, dealer supplied roadster-type tonneau cover, wire wheels, power steering, power brakes, power window, power seats, power convertible top, correct and original wire wheels, an original “Thunderbird” AM radio, 390 cu in V-8 powered (single carb) and new custom ordered Diamond Back radials. After a full decade of competitive showing, it was used for local and regional touring, having now accumulated about 4,800 miles. It then proceeded to win award after award for being the finest example in existence. The T-Bird was completed in time for the 1994 Pageant of the Thunderbirds Show where it was awarded Best of Show!! This is considered one of the most competitive T-Bird shows in the world. It has all of the Sports Roadster options but it is not a Sports Roadster. Every aspect of the restoration is excellent and remains in stunning condition. It is painted in the ultimate color of Rangoon Red with red interior and a black canvas convertible top. This example lives up to his reputation in every respect. Again, Bud Gilroy is a highly regarded and experienced restorers of Thunderbirds. He used nothing but his hammers, blocks, sweat and heat. The bodywork was completed by a craftsman in Temecula that used absolutely no body filler. The car spent over one year on a rotisserie. He restored every single part of the car, down to the minutest detail. This is a ton of money for a car that you are about to restore! The car was then completely disassembled for restoration. He loved this car and fully optioned it with all the dealer installed Sports Roadster items.īud and Don bought the car from the Thunderbird Connection on Novemfor $13,300. This T-Bird was restored for his close friend, Don Kratzer of Fallbrook, CA. Are you looking for what is likely the best 1963 T-Bird in existence? This is a multiple award-winning and rust free Arizona car that has undergone a no-expense spared rotisserie restoration by renowned Thunderbird restorer Bud Gilroy from Temecula, Ca.
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