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1963 Archive
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![The early bucket-seat Falcon Futura wasn’t available in station wagon form, but in 1962 and 1963, you could order the Futura buckets and console as a standalone option on the […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/1963-Ford-Falcon-Squire-Raven-Black-Bring-a-Trailer-109-side-right-buckets-composite-115x115.webp "1963 Ford Falcon Squire V-8 Station Wagon: One Of Just 162 Falcon Wagons With The 260 V-8 And Bucket Seats")
1963 Ford Falcon Squire V-8 Station Wagon: One Of Just 162 Falcon Wagons With The 260 V-8 And Bucket Seats
Posted on October 16, 2026 | 13 CommentsThe early bucket-seat Falcon Futura wasn’t available in station wagon form, but in 1962 and 1963, you could order the Futura buckets and console as a standalone option on the […] -
![The compact Comet, the bigger, plusher version of the Ford Falcon, was Mercury’s only real hit in the early ’60s, appealing to buyers who wanted a slightly more upscale smaller […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/1963-Mercury-Comet-4SD-Sultana-White-Orlando-Classic-Cars-front-3q-right-e1791455577911-115x115.webp "1963 Mercury Comet V-8 Sedan: “For Better Or For Worse, Something Different Under The Hood”")
1963 Mercury Comet V-8 Sedan: “For Better Or For Worse, Something Different Under The Hood”
Posted on October 10, 2026 | 14 CommentsThe compact Comet, the bigger, plusher version of the Ford Falcon, was Mercury’s only real hit in the early ’60s, appealing to buyers who wanted a slightly more upscale smaller […] -
![While the 1967–1968 Cougar remains most people’s favorite Mercury, the brand’s most distinctive models were certainly the 1963–1966 Breezeway cars, with their reverse-slant C-pillars and retractable rear windows. Although most […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/1963-Mercury-Monterey-S-55-2HT-Pink-Frost-Connors-Motorcar-Company-side-right-and-buckets-115x115.webp "1963 Mercury Monterey S-55: One-Year-Only Bucket-Seat Sporty Version Of Mercury’s Weird Breezeway Roof")
1963 Mercury Monterey S-55: One-Year-Only Bucket-Seat Sporty Version Of Mercury’s Weird Breezeway Roof
Posted on October 4, 2026 | 24 CommentsWhile the 1967–1968 Cougar remains most people’s favorite Mercury, the brand’s most distinctive models were certainly the 1963–1966 Breezeway cars, with their reverse-slant C-pillars and retractable rear windows. Although most […] -
![The early ’60s bucket seat craze centered on two-door coupes, hardtops, and convertibles, but buckets were offered on some four-door models as well. For 1963 and 1964, Ford expanded its […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/1963-Ford-Galaxie-500XL-4HT-Heritage-Burgundy-Connors-Motorcar-Company-front-3q-right-badge-115x115.webp "1963 Ford Galaxie 500/XL: Buckets And Console In Ford’s Short-Lived “Extra Lively” Four-Door Hardtop")
1963 Ford Galaxie 500/XL: Buckets And Console In Ford’s Short-Lived “Extra Lively” Four-Door Hardtop
Posted on September 30, 2026 | 18 CommentsThe early ’60s bucket seat craze centered on two-door coupes, hardtops, and convertibles, but buckets were offered on some four-door models as well. For 1963 and 1964, Ford expanded its […] -
![In 1961, Oldsmobile added a sporty Starfire convertible with bucket seats, aimed squarely at the Ford Thunderbird. A year later, they added a hardtop Starfire Coupe. As if that wasn’t […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/1963-Oldsmobile-98-Custom-Sports-Coupe-Provincial-White-RM-Auctions-right-side-and-buckets-left-115x115.webp "1963 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Custom Sports Coupe: A Bucket Seat Thunderbird-Fighter In Size XXL")
1963 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Custom Sports Coupe: A Bucket Seat Thunderbird-Fighter In Size XXL
Posted on September 28, 2026 | 22 CommentsIn 1961, Oldsmobile added a sporty Starfire convertible with bucket seats, aimed squarely at the Ford Thunderbird. A year later, they added a hardtop Starfire Coupe. As if that wasn’t […] -
![One of Ford’s most fascinating motorsports escapades was its decision to enter modified versions of the new 1963 1/2 Falcon Sprint in European rallies, the most famous being the Monte […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/63-Falcon-1-e1789652026158-115x115.webp "1963 Ford Falcon Sprint Convertible: A Soft Open For The Mustang")
1963 Ford Falcon Sprint Convertible: A Soft Open For The Mustang
Posted on September 22, 2026 | 13 CommentsOne of Ford’s most fascinating motorsports escapades was its decision to enter modified versions of the new 1963 1/2 Falcon Sprint in European rallies, the most famous being the Monte […] -
![(Updated 9/19/2026) It is well documented that the last really new Studebaker was the 1953 model. The Starliner and Starlight Coupes got all of the glory, but the bread […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/a-stud.jpg "The Studebaker Sedan’s Last Decade of Styling – Magic with Leftovers")
The Studebaker Sedan’s Last Decade of Styling – Magic with Leftovers
Posted on September 19, 2026 | 142 Comments(Updated 9/19/2026) It is well documented that the last really new Studebaker was the 1953 model. The Starliner and Starlight Coupes got all of the glory, but the bread […] -
![I am hesitant to post anything about Studebaker GT Hawks for sale, because they’re one of the few cars I will allow myself to buy given my current income, fleet […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/63-Hawk-6-115x115.jpg "1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk: A Supercharged Example Of One Of Studebaker’s Most Elegant Cars")
1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk: A Supercharged Example Of One Of Studebaker’s Most Elegant Cars
Posted on September 15, 2026 | 12 CommentsI am hesitant to post anything about Studebaker GT Hawks for sale, because they’re one of the few cars I will allow myself to buy given my current income, fleet […] -
![The B-body Buick Wildcat was supposed to be the sportiest full-size Buick, but it was thoroughly overshadowed by the glamorous new Riviera. However, the Wildcat offered one feature even the […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/1963-Buick-Wildcat-burgundy-convertible-and-black-4HT-side-merged-115x115.webp "1963 Buick Wildcat: Only 30 ’63 Wildcats Had 4-Speeds — Here Are Two Of Them")
1963 Buick Wildcat: Only 30 ’63 Wildcats Had 4-Speeds — Here Are Two Of Them
Posted on September 7, 2026 | 13 CommentsThe B-body Buick Wildcat was supposed to be the sportiest full-size Buick, but it was thoroughly overshadowed by the glamorous new Riviera. However, the Wildcat offered one feature even the […] -
![Between 1959 and 1964, Cadillac offered four-door hardtops in distinct “four-window” and “six-window” roof styles. While some customers may have appreciated this array of choices, buyers quickly demonstrated definite preferences […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1960-Cadillac-Series-62-4HT-6-Window-and-4-Window-composite-115x115.webp "From Flattop To Formal: Cadillac’s 1959–1964 Four-Window And Six-Window Four-Door Hardtops")
From Flattop To Formal: Cadillac’s 1959–1964 Four-Window And Six-Window Four-Door Hardtops
Posted on August 9, 2026 | 16 CommentsBetween 1959 and 1964, Cadillac offered four-door hardtops in distinct “four-window” and “six-window” roof styles. While some customers may have appreciated this array of choices, buyers quickly demonstrated definite preferences […] -
![While the 1960-62 Valiant was (and is) controversial because of its styling, almost everybody agrees that the bones underneath were beyond reproach. Therefore, when the squared-off 1963 model showed up, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/63-Valiant-1-115x115.avif "Is This The Nicest 1963 Plymouth Valiant V200 Sedan Left? This Fine Example Of America’s Best Compact Is For Sale")
Is This The Nicest 1963 Plymouth Valiant V200 Sedan Left? This Fine Example Of America’s Best Compact Is For Sale
Posted on August 5, 2026 | 37 CommentsWhile the 1960-62 Valiant was (and is) controversial because of its styling, almost everybody agrees that the bones underneath were beyond reproach. Therefore, when the squared-off 1963 model showed up, […] -
![New for 1963, the Buick Riviera offered a unique combination of style, speed, luxury, and glamour almost unrivaled among domestic cars of its era. What would it be like to […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1963-Buick-Riviera-Silver-Cloud-Orlando-Classic-Cars-front-3q-left-lede-115x115.webp "1963 Buick Riviera: Shopping For America’s Most Satisfying Car Of 1963")
1963 Buick Riviera: Shopping For America’s Most Satisfying Car Of 1963
Posted on August 1, 2026 | 7 CommentsNew for 1963, the Buick Riviera offered a unique combination of style, speed, luxury, and glamour almost unrivaled among domestic cars of its era. What would it be like to […] -
![Modern drivers are spoiled by the extended maintenance intervals of their modern daily drivers, and EV owners have it even better with no oil changes or coolant flushes. Back in […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/PXL_20260623_175025436-scaled-e1784808724683-115x115.jpg "1963 Buick Riviera: All The Maintenance The Factory Recommended (And My Modern Maintenance Schedule)")
1963 Buick Riviera: All The Maintenance The Factory Recommended (And My Modern Maintenance Schedule)
Posted on July 27, 2026 | 43 CommentsModern drivers are spoiled by the extended maintenance intervals of their modern daily drivers, and EV owners have it even better with no oil changes or coolant flushes. Back in […] -
![Bucket seats aren’t usually associated with vintage Cadillacs, but they were a factory option through most of the 1960s — for a while, they were even available on the four-door […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/1963-Cadillac-Sedan-de-Ville-Aspen-White-Bring-a-Trailer-12-front-3q-right-115x115.webp "1963 Cadillac Sedan De Ville With Rare Factory Bucket Seats And Center Console")
1963 Cadillac Sedan De Ville With Rare Factory Bucket Seats And Center Console
Posted on July 19, 2026 | 13 CommentsBucket seats aren’t usually associated with vintage Cadillacs, but they were a factory option through most of the 1960s — for a while, they were even available on the four-door […] -
![You might be wondering what kind of person switches his 390-powered 1963 Thunderbird from a dual-exhaust system to a single-exhaust system, but the idea isn’t as crazy as it sounds, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/63-Thunderbird-1-115x115.jpg "My 1963 Ford Thunderbird: Switching From Dual Exhaust To Single Exhaust, And Why That’s Not As Bad As It Sounds")
My 1963 Ford Thunderbird: Switching From Dual Exhaust To Single Exhaust, And Why That’s Not As Bad As It Sounds
Posted on July 10, 2026 | 19 CommentsYou might be wondering what kind of person switches his 390-powered 1963 Thunderbird from a dual-exhaust system to a single-exhaust system, but the idea isn’t as crazy as it sounds, […]
