Ford Thunderbird Italien
The factory Thunderbird Italien show car appeared in Ford’s Custom Car Caravan. RM gives body number NP129401 separately.
What to verify before making an offer
Verify the chassis and body number against period display paperwork.
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 |
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Chassis and provenance
The factory Thunderbird Italien show car appeared in Ford’s Custom Car Caravan. RM gives body number NP129401 separately.
Explore the Ford Thunderbird guide- 1963 · Ford Custom Car Caravan
The Italien was built for Ford’s factory show programme by Dearborn Steel Tubing.
Event evidence