![]() ![]() It comes equipped with a black canvas convertible top and a 'porthole' windowed hardtop, rear fender shields and American Classic 670R15 radial tires. The car features "a Raven Black exterior with an elegant black and white interior." It has a 312 cubic-inch V-8 engine and a carburetor generating 225 horsepower, Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, and power seats. No other car has been located and documented as owned by the incomparable Marilyn Monroe." "Finding this car, a classic two-seater model, after 56 plus years of its unknown whereabouts, was a singular event. Nevertheless, the car has received a frame-off restoration to its exact original appearance by Prestige Thunderbird, Inc., of Santa Fe Springs, California. The unnamed current owner adds, "I found the vehicle in lovely show condition. It will make the centrepiece of any classic car collection and be an object of fascination to millions." The 62 and 61 seats are the same, the 63 had a small badge on the front seats. The interior changed in mid 62, the dash is slightly wider and the door panels are smooth on top. ![]() "This wonderful black Ford Thunderbird is not only part of automotive history but comes with an aura of glamour, romance and tragedy of a true Hollywood legend. The 61 AM radio plate did not have the word Thunderbird on it in 61 the 62 and 63 did. The car does have AC as the original owner’s wife convinced him to add it later. "Once in a while something comes along that has a powerful magic about it, a charisma, because of everything and everyone associated with it," Darren Julien, the president and CEO of Julien's Auctions, tells WENN. All the chrome under the hood is original 1962 Ford Thunderbird options. Below, a lustrous sweep of full-width bright metal, and the final thoughtful touch of fully cushioned sun visors. ![]() The production of the Thunderbird reached new highs, with the. Here's what it might bring at auction: /PTLuXnbRp1 1962 was quite a big year for Fords Thunderbird, as it witnessed the introduction of the Sports Roadster and the Landau models. Now it's beautifully restored - and it could be yours. #MarilynMonroe owned and drove this Raven Black 1956 #Thunderbird for years. ![]()
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