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1963 Ford Thunderbird 2-Door Landau

The Thunderbird Landau featured a vinyl-covered rear roof section that became a signature styling element of 1960s luxury cars.
3F87K2Z1194
289 V-8 (4-V) HP
Engine
2-Door Landau
Body
Dearborn, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1963 Ford Thunderbird

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 3 1963
Plant Code F Dearborn, MI
Model Code 87 Thunderbird
Engine Code K 289 V-8 (4-V) HP
Serial Number 1194 Production #1194

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1963
Body Style2-Door Landau
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine289 V-8 (4-V) HP
Cylinders8
Displacement289 CID
Horsepower271 HP
Compression Ratio11.0:1
Carburetor4 BC
TransmissionMAN
Assembly PlantDearborn, MI
Plant CodeF
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Weight4231
Height52.5
Width76.5
Length205
Wheelbase113.2
Rear tread60
Front tread61

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)