The 1962 Thunderbird Landau is credited with making vinyl roofs popular for upscale automobiles, a trend that would continue through to a least the mid-1980s.įor 1962, Thunderbird’s ‘Swing Away’ steering wheel became standard equipment. After a two-year hiatus the Starfire name returned for 1961 as a separate model, offered in a single convertible body style. The Landau retained the fender skirts but more importantly introduced the use of a full vinyl roof as well as chromed Landau accents on the Thunderbird’s wide C-pillar. When the Starfire finally returned to Oldsmobile's lineup, it did so as a new, stand-alone, top-of-the-line model, designed to compete directly with Ford's Thunderbird in the personal-luxury-car market, and it was GM's first solid salvo into this segment of the industry. Ford sold 1,427 Sports Roadsters for 1962. As well, its fully retractable convertible folded neatly into the trunk. The Sports Roadster came without fender skirts, and was fitted with distinctive Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels. Add a few key options, and pretty soon you’re in Starfire territory. Standard equipment was a steering wheel that could move 18 inches out of the way to allow for the driver’s easier entrance and exit. The Jetstar I started at 3592 the Starfire at 4128. The interior of the 1963 Thunderbird was remarkable for its era. John Scotti Automotive Group (844) 288-3375. The Sports Roadster featured a fiberglass tonneau that covered the rear seats, making Thunderbird to appear as a two-seater sports car. Find Oldsmobile Starfire Classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. Find Used Oldsmobile Starfire 1963 For Sale (with Photos). Without other extras, the new Starfire commanded 4,647 at the dealership, making it the most expensive Olds in the 1961 lineup by 284. 1963 oldsmobile starfire - jackson michigan, mimarshall motorsjackson michigan, mi 49202ph: 5177644763web: Listing 1-15 Of 15. Perhaps the biggest news for 1962 was the addition of a two-door Landau model and a Thunderbird Sports Roadster. Other standard features included a tachometer, power windows, power seats, power steering, and power brakes. Meanwhile, Ford changed little in its 1962 Thunderbird. There are 21 new and used 1961 to 1963 Oldsmobile Starfires listed for sale near you on with prices starting as low as 6,500.
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