For Sale: 1963 Ford Thunderbird "Principality of Monaco Limited Edition Landau" # 506 of 2,000 - "Very good condition" - Independence, OR - Not Mine - 10/15 & 9/16 Reduced

[6T-FinSeeker]

For sale on Facebook: 1963 Ford Thunderbird "Principality of Monaco Limited Edition Landau" # 506 of 2,000 in Independence, OR  -  $22,500  -  Must be a member of Facebook to access Seller's contact information.

 

On 9/16, Seller reduced price to $20,000

On 10/15, Seller reduced price to $18,500

 

Link: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/434403161825060/1963-Ford-Thunderbird-Principality-of-Monaco-Limited-Edition

 

Seller's Description:

1963 Ford Thunderbird "Principality of Monaco Limited Edition Landau" # 506 of 2,000

• Very good condition
• Driven 71,000 miles
• Automatic transmission
• Exterior color: Beige · Interior color: White
• Clean title
• This vehicle has no significant damage or problems

Limited Edition 1963 Thunderbird, 390 V8. This is a really great running and driving car. It is permanently licensed under "special interest" tag for car club shows, etc,. Lots of cool features, low miles and great condition for a 1963. I love the car but need some cash for a remodel project and space in the garage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited October 16, 2022 by 6T-FinSeeker
update price (see edit history)

[Fossil]

Seems like a lot of cars are trying to move into the $20,000 dollar range.

[Aaron65]

Neat car, probably a touch overpriced...but why did someone add those fender emblems?  That alone will likely turn off a serious buyer who appreciates originality.

[63RedBrier]

The fender emblems may have been part of the Principality of Monaco "package."

[TAKerry]

I like these, the Monaco editions pop up every now and then. I suppose they were used sparingly when new with the thought of it being future collectible. 

[6T-FinSeeker]

On 9/16, Seller reduced price to $20,000.

 

[6T-FinSeeker]

On 10/15, Seller reduced price to $18,500.

 

[deac]

Seems like if you are into T-birds this would be the one to have. Evidently these have been tossed aside by collectors going by the price. I do like them and this one pretty nice. I would think this edition would fetch 30 to 35 grand but the market says otherwise. I hope this car goes to a good home.

[kingrudy]

I have never seen the 390 Thunderbird emblems on a thunderbird. I believe that the 390 was standard on the '63 Thunderbird, so there would be no reason for Ford to put them on.

[m-mman]

On 10/16/2022 at 7:47 AM, deac said:

Seems like if you are into T-birds this would be the one to have.

If you are into 1963 Thunderbirds the one to have is the Roadster (model 76B) . After that it is the convertible (model 76A) that you can change to look like a roadster. After that, everything is "just a hardtop". . . . .

 

These Monaco cars might even be a little LESS attractive to collectors than a hardtop or Landau, because they are all the same identical colors. If you have seen one, you have seen them all. 

 

23 hours ago, kingrudy said:

I have never seen the 390 Thunderbird emblems on a thunderbird. I believe that the 390 was standard on the '63 Thunderbird, so there would be no reason for Ford to put them on.

Correct. Ford used the word Thunderbird to market all their bigger engines. (390+) It was stamped in the valve cover. This car has two incorrect emblems on the front fenders. It is a nice car, why do people always think that the can make it better? 

 

Note that the Roadster did have a "V" type emblem on the fender but it did not ID the engine. 

Edited October 17, 2022 by m-mman (see edit history)

[JamesR]

On 10/16/2022 at 9:47 AM, deac said:

Seems like if you are into T-birds this would be the one to have. Evidently these have been tossed aside by collectors going by the price. I do like them and this one pretty nice. I would think this edition would fetch 30 to 35 grand but the market says otherwise. I hope this car goes to a good home.

Yes, early to mid sixties T-Birds are way undervalued, and have been for a while. To me, this car captures the spirit and character of early sixties perfectly. That it's considered overpriced at $20k is hard for me to believe, but that seems to be the reality of the market. Or maybe it's not as impressive in person, at least as far as condition goes. Too bad it isn't closer to where I live (or maybe that's a good thing!)