![]() The Italien was featured in 14+ magazines in 19”. The Italien was a featured in Ford’s 1962-63 ”Custom Car Caravan” and appeared in Autoramas throughout the United States such as Detroit, Los Angeles, Miami and more. reference weights: shipping weight 1960 kg / 4320 lbs base curb weight: 2035 kg / 4486 lbs, more data: 1963 Ford Thunderbird Convertible 390 Special V-8 Cruise-O-Matic (aut. The Italien recently received a complete, original, rotisserie restoration by Duluthian Thunderbird restorer Tom Maruska and was just completed in August 2007. characteristic dimensions: outside length: 5207 mm / 205 in, width: 1943 mm / 76.5 in, wheelbase: 2870 mm / 113 in. DST also built the 100 1964 Ford Thunderbolts as well as other Ford non-assembly line concept vehicles. The Thunderbird Italien was a styling study from Ford’s own Thunderbird styling department and was designed by Fords own Thunderbird Stylists who actually built the plywood buck over which they sculpted the clay model of the roof in their own studio and then gave the car to DST where Vince Gardner made the one piece plaster cast over the clay from which he made the fiberglass roof and deck lid.Ĭar designer/builder Vince Gardner constructed the Italien while working for Dearborn Steel Tubing Co., Ford’s outsourcing contractor. View all listings Notify me about new listings. ![]() Transmission was a three speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic. This Ford Thunderbird (1961-1963) got away, but there are more like it here. Optional was the high performance 340 horsepower engine with three Holley two-barrel carburetors. ”Departing from the traditional Thunderbird greenhouse, this special 1963 Thunderbird features a new roof line with aerodynamic styling and a customized leather interior with bucket seats front and rear. (1961 to 1963) The third generation of the Ford Thunderbird is a personal luxury car produced by Ford for the 1961 to 1963 model years. As mentioned above, the 63 Thunderbird came with a 390 cubic inch V8 rated at 300 horsepower. At their upcoming Auction Barrett Jackson will offer the only Thunderbird Italien Fastback, below is an excerpt from the auction catalogue.
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