Wire wheels, grab bars, tonneau covers and emblems have been reproduced so that a person can make a complete 'clone,' but there are little things in the quality of the components that a real student of the cars can distinguish between real and repop parts. Most people wanting to validate the authenticity of their early Roadsters have obtained the factory gate release in the past from Lois Eminger, who saved these from Ford in the '70s before they could be destroyed - they are now available from Marti Auto Works provided you give them proper documentation on your car (rubbing of serial number/data plate and proof of ownership). While you can narrow down the legitimacy of an early car by its build date/serial number between September 21 (21J) and mid-December '61 (15M) and its color/interior combination of red body (J)/black vinyl (56) or leather (86), there is only one real way to authenticate an early Roadster - original documentation, including the car's ROT/Build sheet and factory gate release/invoice. Lauderdale Florida.Part of the reason why early Roadsters can be 'faked' is because the data plate and serial numbers stamped into the body use the same codes as the convertible. The Price for the car is US $12,500 as of our warehouse in Deerfield Beach/Ft.It is a particularly attractive Thunderbird and has a presence which immediately identifies it as different from its counterparts. It runs strong, smooth, and quiet, and accelerates as you would expect of a big 390 4BBL. New Whitewall Radial Tires have been added during the life of the car. It had a partial restoration, with a paint job done several years ago. It is powered by the 300hp/390cid Interceptor V8 and is loaded with nearly every available option including swing-away steering wheel, Bucket Seats / Console, Factory Air Conditioning, Cruise-O-Matic Automatic Transmission, Original Radio System, Remote Rearview Mirror, Emergency Brake Flasher Unit, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Power Windows, Power Door Locks and Power Seat. Back then, when this car was introduced, dealers couldn't fill the orders fast enough. The Prince Rainier car was featured in special advertisements pictured at the entrance to the Monte Carlo Opera House. Plus, each car featured the " S" Landau Bar on the side of the Hardtop, a Special Badge with the Crest of Monaco on the center console with number built (1 to 2,000). Just 2,000 were built, each with Corinthian White paint, Dark Rose Beige vinyl roof, padded dash and carpet, white vinyl bucket seats, Gold Piping on the Seats, simulated Rosewood interior trim, deluxe wheel covers, rear fender shields, white steering wheel. This Limited-Edition Classic was referred to as the Princess Grace model by Ford salesman when it officially hit the floors on February 22nd.1963. On January 2nd, 1963, Benson Ford presented the car # 1 to Prince Rainier and Princess Grace at grand ceremony held at the Grimaldi Family Palace. On Sept 19, 1962, Ford met with the Royal Court of Monaco and consulted with Princess Grace regarding the colors for the car. During the year of 1962 Ford learned that Princess Grace of the Monaco Principality (Grace Kelly) was planning to act again and saw this as a brilliant promotional opportunity.
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