Ford Thunderbird
Ford commissioned the Italien show car on a Thunderbird base.
What to check before buying
Check production identification separately from body number, show-car configuration, and period display history.
The Italien appeared on Ford’s Custom Car Caravan.
Documented auction results
If you’re deciding what to offer, start with transactions for cars of similar specification and history. Check the sale date, condition, and whether the price included buyer’s premium.
| Chassis | Date and auction | Outcome and price | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRF76806 | 2024RM Sotheby’s · Miami2024 1963 Ford Thunderbird Italien Show Car | SoldUSD 456,000 · Published sold price | Auction evidence |
Commission a search or pre-purchase review
Source a car
Set the model, specification, budget, and timetable. We run the private search and screen candidates against your brief.
Private sourcingAssess a car you’ve found
Review the seller’s records, comparable sales, and questions for an independent marque specialist before deciding what to offer.
Pre-purchase advice
We agree the written scope, fee, and any specialist costs before work begins.
Factory specification and chronology
- Factory purpose
- Road
Individual chassis histories
- Ford Thunderbird Italien
The factory Thunderbird Italien show car appeared in Ford’s Custom Car Caravan. RM gives body number NP129401 separately.