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10-23-2006 02:59 PM #1
one of a kind 1963 George Barris Thunderbird
I hate to give this car up but here goes. This is a piece of American Automotive history. It is a 1963 George Barris Ford Thunderbird comissioned by Los Angeles furniture store owner Eddie Leon.
The car is a rust free California car with 98,000 original miles. It was labor of love for Mr. Leon through the end of the 1960's after seeing Ford's Caravan of Cars in 1965. The car was completed in the early 1970's with the installation of a 1963 427 Ford Top Oiler or Center Oiler engine. In 1975 a set of ported and polished 1966 (C5AE) Medium Rise heads (2.19 intake / 1.73 exhaust) were added. I estimate the horsepower to be very near 450 which isn't bad for a low (9.5:1) cruiser.
I have no idea what it's worth. It needs cosmetic work, a repaint and I'd probably tone down the interior... But why mess with history.
All reasonable offers considered.Last edited by 1cobra1; 10-23-2006 at 03:07 PM. Reason: photos
Michael
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