![]() The Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission, power steering, and power brakes all work in harmony to help keep the ride luxurious. It fires up nicely with an authoritative hum out of the dual exhaust that seems perfect for this mature T-Bird. So not only is it quite tidy, but also you have a golden air topper and bight polished valve covers. The engine bay follows the same theme as the interior and exterior. Advertised with 300 horsepower on tap, it moves this cruising coupe around with ease. Even the famous Swing-Away steering column is there to make entering this classic hardtop a breeze.įord's large 390 cubic-inch V8 and a four-barrel carburetor created the right kind of power for the Thunderbird. This retains its factory-correct luxury with power windows, the factory AM radio, and provisions for factory air conditioning. Because of that, the T-bird also came loaded. The whole presentation fits with this idea of rolling luxury. Even the steering wheel matches this color theme, and beyond that are jewel-like gauges. Just like the exterior, the gold is supplemented by plenty of silver-style trim, including the anodized aluminum that flows like water seamlessly from the door panels to the dash, and then it cascades down the center to form the console. So you know there was also a solid investment here. It has the kind of cool seat color that could only come from the '60s, but it also has a subtle elegance of good stitching and complementing hues. Inside, the gold interior coordinates nicely with the exterior to give the full premium appearance. It has the kind of cool seat color that could. Not only can you see all of this so well because the panels are amazingly straight, but also the factory-correct Castilian Gold received a professional respray later in life to make sure it all shines like precious metal. It sets the tone for the car and makes this a true legend. Plus, there's the crisp trim line that starts in front of the headlights, runs the full length of the body (expertly integrating the door handles,) and not stopping until it reaches the afterburner-style taillights. You see it in all the styling touches like the premium hardtop profile, fender skirts, and how the chrome front bumper is an integral part of the styling. These third-generation cars were more Lincoln than Ford, and they were happy to showcase it. The bullet-nose birds are a true styling marvel. From the big V8 under the hood, to the full power features of the interior, this is your opportunity to own a piece of the vintage luxury lifestyle at a terrific price. With its full gold and chrome presentation, this 1963 Ford Thunderbird is rolling opulence. No Sport models were produced in 1993.BULLET-NOSE, 390 V8, 3SPD AUTO, PWR STEER/BRAKE, CLEAN IN/OUT, ORIG COLOR, NICE! This car was purchased new in California I still have the original black plates dated 1963. According to our national Thunderbird registry, fewer than 100 Monaco editions remain. This is car number 1169 of 2000 produced. 1991-92 Sports have a chrome inlay on the rear bumper, extending on the sides to just before the rear wheel. Up for sale is a 1963 Ford Thunderbird Principality of Monaco Edition. I don't have the interior trim codes.ġ989-1991 Side moldings were flat black, some with chrome or red accent stripes.ġ992+ moldings were same color as the car, except on the 95 anniversary cars, which have silver moldings and two-tone paint schemes. Hope it can help fill some gaps you may have. The list is not all inclusive and I can't totally vouch for it's accuracy. ![]() Teal CC Met - RD (color can include dark charcoal lower accent treatment) Midnight Opal CC Met - WL (color can include dark charcoal lower accent treatment) Sunrise Red CC Met (rare)- FC (color can include dark charcoal lower accent treatment) Alan, Here's what I've been able to find on the exterior color codes:Ĭayman Green CC Met - DA (note: not positive about this one, 1993 brochure lists it as Caymen Green, but other sources show it as code RD/Teal) ![]()
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