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1963 Ford Thunderbird Italien Concept Car

No ReserveBarrett-Jackson
Scottsdale, AZAutomatic
SoldJan 19, 2008
Sold for$660,000

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Summary
This truly unique 1963 Thunderbird Italien Concept Car, a styling study by Ford's own Thunderbird department and built by Vince Gardner, features a distinctive fastback roofline and custom leather interior. Recently undergoing a complete rotisserie restoration by Tom Maruska, this historically significant vehicle was featured in Ford's 'Custom Car Caravan', the 1964 New York World's Fair, and numerous magazines. It boasts a notable provenance, having been owned by actor Dale Robertson and collector Don Chambers.
Trait
Quantity
Most Recent Sale
Year
635 (42%)
11/4/2026
Color
CANDY APPLE RED
1 (<1%)
1/19/2008
Transmission
1432 (95%)
11/4/2026
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Listing history

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  • 1/19/2008
    Barrett-Jackson
    Sold· this listing
    $660k
Sold for
$660k
#1 of Thunderbird 3rd Gens in 2008
Top 10% of all listings in 2008
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