1963 ford thunderbird "Italien" show car replica - $10,800 (southern california)

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1963 ford tbird

condition: fair

cylinders: 8 cylinders

drive: rwd

fuel: gas

odometer: 99,999

paint color: black

title status: clean

transmission: automatic

type: coupe

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1963 FORD THUNDERBIRD "ITALIEN" FACTORY CUSTOM REPLICA. the Italien (intentionally spelled that way by Ford), was a one off, factory based custom car that was built and shown at the 1964 New York World's Fair and throughout the nation at auto shows, to showcase what Ford styling was capable of. Ford actually commissioned DST to do the conversion with about 80 custom pieces. most noteably was the fastback roof, M-Code triple carb engine, custom interior with fairings over the rear seat headrests, turned metal side trim, revised rear wheel openings, custom deck lid and rear body panel, egg crate grille to name a few. the Italien was eventually sold to the western RV star Dale Robertson, until it was crashed. it was restored several years ago and brought $660k at auction. this car for sale is NOT that car. the real Italien is shown in red color for comparison photos on this ad, and the replica shown for sale is the car in black primer. this is a relatively faithful reproduction of that one-off factory custom. reported initially built by the gentleman who owned the actual "Italien". this is a M- Code car with the triple carb set up, factory sports roadster aluminum air cleaner and dress up kit. 5 Kelsey-Hayes chrome wire wheels and caps. the car presently has no transmission, rear bumper brackets and tail light surrounds, which are all stock tbird. the dash is loose, but parts appear complete. some rechroming has taken place. front and rear bumpers, tail lights, replicated egg crate grille, rear seat headrest fairings, tailight custom trim and many spare parts, spares and duplicates are included. custom package tray fairing work to match the original is in place. the car's structure is california solid. there will be addiitonal body and fabrication work needed prior to paint. the interior appears rather complete, and a new red headliner is partially installed. tilt away steering. air conditioned car. the 390 motor and tri-carbs are all rebuilt. the motor has zero miles on it, showing hatch marks still on the cylinders from the frest rebuild )with a bore scope) and refreshed top end as well. the motor does run, but will need tuning from prolonged sitting idle. there will be some assembly needed on the car. the custom rear deck lid will require additional body work and installation of trunk hinges. lots and lots of time and money has already gone into this vehicle, to make it truly stunning when complete. this will be a stunning and unique vehicle when completed, that will command attention anywhere. california title in hand. world wide shipping available. we can assist with transportation arrangements. once in a life time oportunity to own a car like this.

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posted: 2026-11-03 11:17

updated: 2026-11-03 11:17

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