1 of 37 1963 Ford Thunderbird M-Code Sports Roadster

Today’s feature on ClassicCars TV is a 1963 Ford Thunderbird M-Code Sports Roadster. The Sport Roadster option was first introduced in 1962 for those looking to purchase a two-seater Thunderbird like the original. This particular Thunderbird is 1 of just 37 Sports Roadsters with the M-Code 390ci V8 with three Holley 2-barrel carburetors rated at 340 horsepower and paired with a 3-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission. The M-Code Sports Roadster sold at the 2023 Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas auction for $181,000.
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[@johnsimon340]

M code! More power even better!

[@michaeldelaney7271]

A convertible with a tonneau over the back seats is not a fastback. Another feature of the Roadster Package was removal of the rear fender skirts to give a sportier look. I do agree with you on the great styling of the '61-63's. Ford was so pleased after introducing the four-seat "Squarebirds" and seeing sales jump. However, I think the sales increase for Thunderbird was roughly equal to the sales decrease of Ford full-size 2-door hardtops. Also, wasn't the big 430 MEL engine offered in some 4-seat 'Birds?

[@ClassicCars_TV]

I agree fastback is not correct terminology, just the first word that came to mind at the time, sometimes my mind blanks as I do the walk arounds. The MEL engine was offered on the 1959-1960 Thunderbirds as the 430 Special.

[@michaeldelaney7271]

@@ClassicCars_TV I know what you mean about using the first word that pops into your mind. I do it too. Thanks for the video and the info on the 430 MEL V-8. I couldn't remember which years had that option.

[@dougjustdoug6391]

Did you just say Helsey Kayes wheels

[@ClassicCars_TV]

Supposed to say Kelsey Hayes! Mistakes happen.

[@caribman10]

I loved them more before I found out that the ArrowBird weighs as much as a Ford sedan. As for the motor, probably good for 400+ horsepower if the owner wasn't a poser and wanted to drive the car like it was meant to be driven. Hard, that is. It's a hot rod. Drive it.

[@sistergoldenhair2231]

53 Buick Roadmaster next to it? I
Would love to see that one.👍 did he say holey carbs? Its pronounced "Haul lee"😮😂

[@ClassicCars_TV]

Three 2 barrel Holley Carbs!

[@keithdukes5990]

Holy carburators!🤔🧐🤨😳DOH!🙄😝🤪

[@storyteller1749]

"Holy carburators"? I'm guessing that you only k kw what you read.

[@itstherick]

Why can’t these multi million dollar auction houses hire “car guys“, instead of wannabes?