Advertised with 300 horsepower and plenty of torque on tap, it moves this cruising coupe around with ease. More than just special, this is a great classic luxury cruiser with the features you want, including power windows, a swing-away steering column, and a power-adjusting driver's seat.įord's large 390 cubic-inch V8 and a four-barrel carburetor created the right kind of power for the Thunderbird. It makes the special bright plaque in the middle of the console (identifying this a #1483 of 2,000) a true focal point of the car. Beautiful wood-like trim flows across the doors, dash, and down the center console. The pearl white leather seats combined with Rose Beige on the carpeting and dash pad offer the same color theme as the exterior – and this full uniform package inside and out shows true premium style. So it's great to see this unique edition still looking so correct. 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. The third-generation cars were more Lincoln than Ford, and they were happy to showcase it. After all, these bullet-nose T-birds are a true styling marvel. The result was a Ford that's worthy of the Riviera. And speaking of the roof, a car of royalty would, of course, be the real landau roof model. These are Corinthian White color cars with a Rose Beige vinyl roof. It was rumored Princess Grace (our Grace Kelly) was consulted for the special touches. That's how this Principality of Monaco special edition was born. Lee Iacocca wanted to promote this to the fullest, but he knew the compact cars didn't fit in at the world's richest destination. They even entered some modified Falcons in the Monte Carlo Rally. Please ask for the full description.įord wanted to show off its performance image in 1963. You see it in all the styling touches like the premium hardtop profile, fender skirts, and how the chrome front bumper is an. One of only 2,000 ever built, this example looks distinguished today, and so you'll attract crowds before you tell the tale of this loaded luxury landau coupe.įord wanted to show off its performance image in 1963. This wheel was only used on the Monaco’s.LIMITED PRODUCTION, 390 V8, 3SPD AUTO, PWR STEER/BRAKES, RUNS/DRIVES GR8, SHARP!Ī luxury Ford built to fit in with Europe's elite, that's the legacy of the 1963 Ford Thunderbird Principality of Monaco special edition. Ø Chrome is near excellent, a few pieces have some small pits Ø New wood grained vinyl on dash and door panels Ø Power steering pump resealed March 2015 Ø Complete automatic transmission rebuilt in March, 2015 OTHER RECENT WORK DONE 2015 through 2017 INCLUDES New weather stripping on windshield, rear window, doors and trunk. New padded vinyl top installed in 2016.New Rose Beige carpet installed in 2016. Automatic Transmission was rebuilt in 2015. All new front and rear seat foams and new upholstery this month (July 2017). New Corinthian White paint applied this year. This car is not in concourse condition, but it is excellent condition with a few minor issues to be completed. 1963 Ford Thunderbird Principality of Monaco Additional Info:ĬONDITION OF 1963 THUNDERBIRD, LIMITED EDITION, PRICIPALITY OF MONACO
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