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Optional Equipment
1963
Thunderbird 390 High Performance V-8 Engine
(340 Horsepower) ($242.10)
Sports Tachometer (8,000 RPM) ($56.80) New
option for '63
Wire Wheels ($372.30)
Full Wheel Covers with Simulated Knock-Off
Hubs ($15.60) New option for '63
Concentric Whitewall Tires ($51.90) New option for '63
Rear Radio Speaker (Hardtops only) ($15.50) New option for '63
Reverberator Rear Radio Speaker (Hardtops
only) ($54.10) New option for '63
Automatic Speed Control (Listed as optional in
sales brochures, but not installed in
production until 1964 model year.)
Vacuum-Operated Door Locks ($34.10) New
option for '63
Tinted Glass ($43)
Rear Fender Shields (Except Sports Roadster
Wire Wheels) ($26.60)
Seat Belts ($16.80)
Spotlight (Researching Price)
Leather Seat Inserts and Bolsters (106.20)
SelectAire Conditioner ($415.10)
Power Windows ($106.20)
AM-FM Radio ($83.70) New option for '63
Driver's Power Seat ($92.10)
Passenger's Power Seat ($92.10)
Windshield Washers ($13.70)
Two Tone Paint ($25.80)
Heavy Duty Battery ($7.60)
Dual Exhaust System (Standard with High
Performance V-8) ($31.90) New option for '63
Tachometer (Dealer installed accessory)
($31.75) New option for '62
A new option for 1963, the AM-FM Radio was said to offer "concert
hall clarity and tone in the finest all-transistor radio yet!" Five
pushbuttons (two AM, three FM). FM band features automatic frequency control
which selects desired stations precisely, eliminates drifting.
SelectAire Conditioner controls Summer heat or Winter cold, defrosts and
ventilates. Knob under instrument panel, to left of controls, opens or
closes air conditioning duct to driver's side floor area. Another, out
of view in this photo, was provided for the passenger floor area.
Power Window switches moved back to console for 1963, and along the way
managed to lose the lock-out switch provided in 1961-1962.
Luxurious Genuine Leather trim was available for all Thunderbirds. Medium
Blue Metallic Leather (code 82) is shown above. Also notable is the Power
Passenger Seat.
Full Wheel Covers with Simulated Knock-off Hubs were a new option for 1963.
(Not available on Sports Roadster model.)
Power Seat available for either or both front seats, simply point toggle
switch in the direction you wish seat to move, and a powerful electric
motor does all of the work for you.