A four-link triangulated rear end and stock front control arms allow for the regular adjustment in ride height required by the air ride system.The Ford Thunderbird already had plenty of bling and lavish styling by the time the 1963 model rolled around, but an interesting event occurred the year before that the powers that be at Ford Motor Company viewed as a unique promotional opportunity for the T’Bird. This custom rides on Accuair air ride suspension providing endless adjustability in ride height options from front to rear. Trunk panels and carpeting offer a beautiful solution to hiding the air compressors and accumulator tanks for the air ride suspension mounted in the rear of the car. Combined with the smooth ride of the air suspension, this car can be used for weekend cruising or cross-country travel with ease.Ī look into the trunk shows a beautifully trimmed and thoughtful completion of this car’s interior. The engine runs strong and shifts nicely, delivering smooth power to the wheels. The stock Ford 390 ci engine powers this 1963 Thunderbird.
Hints of Kiwi Green and metal flake are found throughout the interior to perfectly compliment the exterior styling. is rimmed with retro dark green seats and carpeting. Inside the Thunderbird, a custom interior designed and installed by Chuy’s Auto Interior in Carson, CA. There are no notable cosmetic flaws in the paint, body, or chrome exterior accessories. Having been driven to car events all over the US as well as having the honor of displaying at the Mooneyes Hot Rod Custom show in Japan, the owner of this T-Bird has given this car regular use and exposure.įinished in Kiwi Green with Freeway Scallops and a heavy dose of metal flake throughout, this Thunderbird presents beautifully.
Unlike many cars that receive the level of care and finish given to this T-Bird, this car was not built for the purposes of display. To give this T-Bird a smooth ride while also being able to lay out as low as possible while cruising, Accuair air ride suspension was installed at every corner of the car for endless adjustability in ride height options from front to rear. Trimmed with retro dark green seats and carpeting, hints of Kiwi Green and metal flake are found throughout the interior to perfectly compliment the exterior styling. Looking inside the Thunderbird, a custom interior was designed and installed by Chuy’s Auto Interior in Carson, CA. Kiwi Green paint paired with dark green Freeway Scallops would have a heavy portion of metal flake added to it before Malex Pinstriping would finish off the exterior with fine brush lines. The body was given a complete repaint with design reminiscent of a Larry Watson creation. The Thunderbird frame and Ford 390 ci engine would remain in stock configuration throughout the build while nearly everything else on the car was treated to tasteful modifications. Well known for their mild custom builds, finishing their cars with exceptional style and quality, Starlite would spend 4 years meticulously turning this Thunderbird into the beautifully stylized and iconic custom ride it is today.
Starlite Rod and Kustom out of Harbor City, CA was commissioned to build the car. A quick confirmation that the car was equipped with all of the right accessories, such as factory power windows, power seats, and air conditioning and the car was on its way to its new home.
Attracted to the sleek, low slung design of the 1963 Thunderbird with an elegant body line that runs from the headlights all the way through the car to finish at the rear tail fin and taillights, today’s seller was confident this was the right car to begin a custom build. The owner of this California custom found this car in stock configuration in Perris, California, purchasing the car from its second owner who had cared for the car since 1965. They provided the perfect forum for the car owner who wanted to stand apart from the others. By the mid 50s, the Los Angeles area played host to a long list of famous car customizers including Dean Jeffries, Von Dutch, Ed "Big Daddy" Roth, Junior Conway, Dick Jackson, and Larry Watson. No place has ever been so synonymous with custom car culture and hot rodding as Southern California.
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