It has a voluminous file of receipts and documents that is more than six inches thick! Records show it was the very first Thunderbird SportsRoadster produced for the 1963 Model year.#1 out of a total of 455 produced. On EbayMotors is the most documented and historically significant FordFactory Roadster we have ever seen. Vacuum door locks available for the 1st time Remote inside mirror now adjusted from inside the carĢ0. Top relay moved from above steering columnġ9. Courtesy lights added to each interior door panelġ7. AM/FM radio available for the 1st timeġ6. Tail light chrome turbine trim bezels addedġ4. SS trim on brake and accelerator pedalsġ2. Hood release in grille vs inside pull leverġ0. 18" wiper blades for larger swept areasĩ. smaller diameter top cylinders for faster actionsĨ. ATF fluid was now used in the Top system rather than brake fluidħ. Hydraulic windshield wipers replaced the electric wipersĥ. The window switches were moved from the door to the center consoleĤ. The fuse box was moved to the right side kick panel & was a lot moreaccessibleģ. The Alternator replaced the obsolete generatorĢ. It never has had anyholes drilledoruse of studs.ġ. Thiscar was scheduled for production on September 6th,1962. The grab bar was often called the "sissy Bar" back in the 1960's. The original fiberglass Tonneau cover that has an originalFord part numbered latch, with 3 special Roadster badgesand the original Roadster passenger emergency grab handle. Thefollowing items were unique to only the Sport Roadster. Sport Roadster equipmentThis Sport Roadster is equipped with five Kelsey/Hayes chrome wire wheels with spinner and black badges.They are spectacular! The other extra charge options includes, Selectaire A/C,(converted to 134A)White wall tires, Heavy duty battery,Tinted windows,AM/FM push-button radio (not with the car),Power driver seat, Power lift windows, Front seat belts,Windshield washers. In 1963,Thunderbird standard equipment included, 300 horse power, 390, V8, 4bbl, Cruise-O-Matictransmission, power steering, power brakes,clock, factory interior and trunk lighting, swing away steering wheel,center console glove box,windshield mounted rear view and side mirrors, 2 speed wipers,AM Radio, MagicAire Heater-Defroster.Additionally, a remote control exterior rearview mirror, dual-lens door courtesy lightsand variable-speed hydraulic windshield wipers Standard EquipmentThis is a nicely optioned Thunderbird Sport Roadster. This car was sold to a franchised Ford Dealership and then to a retail customer. The next Ford Factory Roadster was produced 4 days later on September 10th, 1962. It was assigned the dealer number AA00, which indicates this car wentto a top Ford Motor Company Executive. The cost was $4,778.16 and received a factory warranty rebate of $50.00 It was not shippedor sold to a Franchised Ford Dealership and was soldat a special price10% lower than the Dealer cost for the identical type of vehicle. It was Shipped to the Ford Automotive Assembly Division,17000 Oakwood Blvd., Allen Park, Michigan. This car was built for the Ford Assembly Division in Dearborn,Michiganand was assigned Tag 200-D-215 on September 6th, 1962. Spectacular restored historically significant Bird, Original Factory Invoice/Gate Release.Ĭheck out this video above that we shot on our drone today!įord Introduction date: September 28th, 19 Models
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