Description

Ford Thunderbird Special Edition (Principality of Monaco) #1886 of just 2000 built. In 1963, Ford Motor Company presented the first of these Limited-Edition Thunderbird Landaus to Prince Rainier of Monaco as part of a lavish mid-model year product introduction organized around the participation of three Holman & Moody-prepared V8 Falcons in January's Monte Carlo Rally. Just 2,000 were built, each with Corinthian White paint, Dark Rose Beige vinyl roof, padded dash and carpet, white leather seats, simulated rosewood interior trim, deluxe wheel covers, rear fender shields, white steering wheel with unique center insert and an individually numbered model nameplate on the center console. The Prince Rainier car was featured in special advertisements pictured at the entrance to the Monte Carlo Opera House. This is #1886 and it features an older restoration, showing particular care and attention to every detail throughout the restoration process. It is powered by the 390/300hp Interceptor V8 with an automatic transmission and is loaded with options, including a swing-away steering wheel. It is said there are less than 120 of these vehicles still around.