Charles Phoenix JOYRIDE - 1963 Ford Thunderbird

1963 Thunderbirds are very familiar to me. When I was a kid, my grandma drove one in a pale pinkish shade of beige. Riding in it was always a thrill. Occasionally she would say "HOLD ON I'M GONNA FLOOR IT". All 390 horses under the hood would push us back into those stylish seats and the force field of speed would over joy us every time … we’d LAUGH everytime !!! … So sit back and enjoy the JOYRIDE !!! …

[davidkastin]

63 is one of my favorite Thunderbirds Charles. Very low production of the limited editions like this. It's Magnificent.

[loveisall]

I was a little boy in the early sixties and had one of these as a model. I still love them. I find the a/c installation fascinating and of course the Lincoln Continental for these years shared that location. I prefer the rounded front wheel opening on the '61-2 models over this squared off one, but OTOH the '63 was the first to get an alternator. Thanks, Charles.

[cristianabarsuglia]

What a GORGEOUS, GORGEOUS car! Imagine seeing one sweeping through the streets of Monaco in 1963 with all the windows down, Princess Grace at the wheel wearing white gloves, a scarf, and her Renauld Spectaculars! Sigh.

[modmichael]

Imagine how many more T-Birds would have been sold if Ford had Charles to do the commercials!

[Porschedriver]

What a beauty. Classic interior also and the swing-away steering wheel!
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[josephconsoli]

Charles, you are such a good salesman! When you focus on a model car that I only had a mild interest in, suddenly I realize how beautiful it is! Always a pleasure to see a new vid from you.

[MisterMikeTexas]

I have to agree! That is an epic looking T Bird!

[andrewromano]

Charles we had a 1961 blue with black interior all the same bucket seats and so forth the car was amazing one of the best we've ever owned

[michaeladamo]

This car is beautiful! I just love them tell lights that’s why I love the 64 galaxy

[Thomasr]

No one can match Charles for how much drama he can pack into a 1:38 car video! The 1963 Principality of Monaco special edition (mid-year option, 2, 000 made) is one T-Bird that I have always admired from a distance, I've never seen one in person.

[kayeninetwo]

This limited edition is one of my favorite Thunderbirds of all time. My understanding is that it was essentially a tribute to the beautiful Grace Kelly, who is (coincidentally) one of my favorite actresses of all time. When this car was offered to the public Princess Grace would've been 32 or 33 years old...at the height of her beauty.

[Gizmodo-]

We had one of these when I was a kid - my Dad's car! It was a lovely dark cherry red model which sadly was involved in a bad accident, but no serious injuries! I LOVED that car! 🤩❤

[calbob]

Can you imagine cruising along the California coast in your new Thunderbird with its optional 345hp / 390 cu inch engine? Settle in to those comfortable power adjustable bucket seats and tune the all transistor AM/FM radio to listen to your favorite music for the open road. The elegant Thunderbird touch surrounds you as the miles drift away.

[tombarb]

Our neighbor had a 1963 like this only it was a convertible, white with a blue interior. I used to sit in the back and wave to people like I was royalty. 😜

[daviddavis]

Charles. You have a way of finding some of the most amazing automotive works of art. Thank you for bringing us your wonderful channel.

[ClassicChrome]

The '61 - '63 T-Birds are probably my favorite style next to the '55 - '57's. They have such a clean streamlined look.

[randallfrank]

Just a beautiful car, thanks for showing it.

[evanking]

I had a 62 in college. I didn't realize what I had and I am still kicking myself 52 years later.

[michaeltaylor]

I don't think Chris likes this car very absolutely SPELLBOUND by this "creamy beauty!" That rosewood interior....OyyyyVeyyyy! Always love the Thunderbird emblem. Lovely video Charles.

[JeffHayes-ch]

Thanks for this Charles ! Perfectly presented. A joy to watch. = Jeff H.