![]() ![]() It is an unusual looking vehicle, and we hope the Australian owner returns it to its full period-correct glory. More likely, George Barris talked about it once and then claimed he built it as he has with numerous other customs from the 1960s. The car has been credited to George Barris in the past. It spent most of its life in Southern California before an auto collector in Australia purchased it, and then the current owner purchased it from him. The current owner was able to track down the Leon family. The Scorpion, as the car came to be known, is currently in Australia. This is the actual feature car that flew in the Walt Disney film. Those who remember the 1997 Robin Williams movie Flubber might remember this car. The interior is described as Eygptian, but with so many switches, lights, and knobs, how could you tell? The powerful LS1 V8, air ride suspension, luxurious A/C interior, and so much custom work makes this 1963 Ford Thunderbird restomod a blockbuster. I can’t imagine what voice control from the 70s is like, but I would love to find out. The 1960s science-fiction themed interior is fascinating, and according to the current owner of the vehicle, everything still works. It is tough to describe the inside of this custom Thunderbird. His 1997 36-passenger, 66-1/2 foot long white Lincoln limousine made it into the Guinness Book of World Records. ![]() This recreation has been a 5 year restoration and. Ford only produced 455 Sport Roadster Thunderbirds in 1963. A lot of time, money, patience and hard work has brought this car to where it is now. They were the first to put a bar on the side of a limo in the 80s. Description of 1963 Ford Thunderbird Custom: Up for your consideration this week is a fine example of a classic 1963 Ford Custom Thunderbird Roadster. It has been fitted with a Borla exhaust system as well as a K&N air-intake. Finished in Evening Black over black leather, the car is powered by a 3.9-liter V8 paired with a five-speed automatic transmission. This shop is known for its van customizations and, eventually, limousines. This 2003 Ford Thunderbird has been registered in South Carolina since April 2007, and it was purchased by the seller in February 2019. Vini Bergeman is reported to have been the one who customized the TBird at Kolor Me Customs. The BeginningĮddie Leon, Los Angeles furniture store owner, commissioned this Ford Thunderbird. ![]() A tweet caught my eye today with a very odd-looking vehicle: long lines, a Corvette badge on the front, wheel covers, and a custom interior.Īfter talking it over with the other writers here, Jeff pointed us in the correct direction. ![]()
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