Custom 1963 Ford Thunderbird by Starlite Rod and Kustom

The owner of the third-gen Thunderbird you see in these pictures found it in the stock configuration in Perris, California, where it resided with its second owner since 1965. The sleek, low slung design of the 1963 Thunderbird convinced the current owner to buy it as they decided it was the right car for a custom build. Whether you agree with that or not (yours truly would have left it stock), there’s no denying the transformation looks spectacular. The project was built over the course of four years by Starlite Rod and Kustom out of Harbor City, California, a company specializing in mild custom builds. Why did it take so long? Because nearly everything on the car, bar the Thunderbird frame and Ford 390 cu-in (6.4-liter) engine, underwent modifications. The body received a complete repaint in Kiwi Green paired with dark green Freeway Scallops and metal flake, along with fine brush lines. The T-Bird was also given an Accuair air ride suspension for a lowrider look, enabling nearly endless adjustability in ride height options from front to rear. The custom interior was designed and installed by Chuy’s Auto Interior in Carson, California. It features retro dark green seats and carpeting, as well as hints of Kiwi Green and metal flake echoing the exterior styling. A great deal of attention was given to the trunk as well, with the panels and carpeting doing a great job of hiding the air compressors and accumulator tanks for the air suspension.

#ford #thunderbird #custom #autowrap
source: Stratas Auction