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1963 Ford Thunderbird 2-Door Landau

The Thunderbird Landau featured a vinyl-covered rear roof section that became a signature styling element of 1960s luxury cars.
3Y87Z117052
8 Cyl. 390 C.I. (300 HP)
Engine
2-Door Landau
Body
Wixom, MI
Plant
Pre-Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1963 Ford Thunderbird

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 3 1963
Plant Code Y Wixom, MI
Model Code 87 Thunderbird
Engine Code Z 8 Cyl. 390 C.I. (300 HP)
Serial Number 117052 Production #117052

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1963
Body Style2-Door Landau
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraPre-Muscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 390 C.I. (300 HP)
Cylinders8
Displacement390 CID
Horsepower300 HP
Compression Ratio10.8:1
Carburetor4 BC
TransmissionAUTO
Assembly PlantWixom, MI
Plant CodeY
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Weight4231
Height52.5
Width76.5
Length205
Wheelbase113.2
Rear tread60
Front tread61

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)