Here is Something Different for you. This 1963 Ford Thunderbird Custom was the brainchild of Eddie Leon, the Owner of Leon Furniture Storesin Los Angeles. Leon Commissioned George Barris to do the build, but like most Barris Projects, he just did certain pieces of the Fabrication, while Vini Bergeman at Kolor Me Customs worked on it as well. Bergeman’s shop is well known for their Custom Vans and Gigantic Limousine Conversions, including a few in the Guinness Book of World Records. This Unusual Custom with a striking exterior looks very different from your typical Thunderbird. It's unique exterior modifications were inspired by the world of Aviation, which was becoming a trend at that time in the United States. In addition, its long body is wearing a Corvette-badge at the front, has a chopped top, extended roofline, modified side skirts for the rear wheels, Pontiac 2+2 badges on the Quarters, and has a Science-Fiction Inspired custom interior. The interior features many custom switches, lights, and knobs covering most of the dashboard, and according to the current owner of the vehicle, everything still works. The standard Ford Thunderbird has 2 taillights at the rear, but this custom car has a 3rd taillight placed in a center section that is made to resemble a Fighter Jet Engine. Assuming George Barris’ Batmobile had some influence upon this design change. It is Powered by Ford’s Legendary 427 that has been mildly modified. The Scorpion as the Car came to be known, did Win the Trophy for the Best Custom Car in 1968 at the San Mateo Car Show. The Car spent most of its life in Southern California before an auto collector in Australia purchased it, and it now resides Down Under, in Adelaide.
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