im Just shocked the car is in the shape it’s in. I found it on a property in the foothills, parked under an oak tree . Had to save it . Glad I did . Took some time to acquire it . Have a clear title , my name . Current registration, original CA black/ gold plates . Stamped 63 upper right corner .

Hard to get a photo. How’s this ?

Thanks for posting those. The car was built 1st week of December, but delivered to the owner December 14. It must have been a special order for that leasing company. That is a fast timeline!
There is a number on the block also, on a pad just under the head number, under that black wire and the oil. That would show if its the original…[Read more]

Cowl. Damn phones

And I have the windshield wipers . Just pulled them to clean the coal.

Here are some additional photos . I’ll take a photo of the engine block tomorrow. I didn’t mention before , I have an operators Manual for the Turbo. Doubt that was provided with the car at the time of purchase , but I have it l (see photo). Also the VIN on the window sticker matches the VIN on the Pro-Tecto plate . Lots of other photos Of ser…[Read more]

I have never seen a wrong year on any cowl tag before. I have owned a November and January South Gate Jetfires, so before and after yours, but both had 63 on the tags. So it’s very strange.
One thing that would help, is to see the Protecto plate and book. It will have the selling date and engine numbers as well.
Then if we can see a photo of the e…[Read more]

It is not unheard of for Fisher Body to make mistakes on the cowl tags. Not very common to see one but it did happen now and then. Like oaklyss said, the body number fits the build date very well from other cars documented from that plant at that time. I really like this car, I hope it finds a good restoration at some point.

So? The model year is wrong on the tag? That’s kind of strange .. no?

Decode tag: 12A= built 1st week of December.
62-3147 Body= 1962 Jetfire (wow wrong year! I wonder what happened?).
BC 543= the 543rd Jetfire Built in the model year at South Gate Plant Los Angeles. Number is in line with that time frame.
Trim 957=White Vinyl Paint FCA = Wedgewood Mist Body,…[Read more]

Here you go .

Can you post a photo of the cowl tag? I know it’s hard with the AC line but we would love to see the build date and any ACC codes

I have had a difficult time finding comparison to base a price / value. I’ve only seen a few restored Jetfires listed for sale. I am asking $16,000. Open to reasonable offers.

Do you have a price in mind?

Very cool! Thanks for posting the pictures. It will sure make a nice car to restore or even just get it road worthy and drive like it is.

Wow neat car! $4,200 in 1963 was a lot of money. Well optioned.

I can add phots Of the cowl tag tomorrow. Drivers door tag or any other photos anyone wants . If I sell it … great . If not , I know it’s a special car to just hang on to.. thanks for the help guys… it’s appreciated. Stay healthy .
Ian

Ok- so here’s the photos and a description of the car guys… 1963 Jetfire , all original. Factory turbo still on the car . Not functional. Car runs / drives (drove it two times). Factory AC, power driver seat and power windows (yes, they work). AC needs to be charged obviously. Car is a SO Cal car, I believe I am the 3rd or 4th owner . I’ve don…[Read more]

You will be better off posting it here in the Forum. Please add pictures and tell us about it. Pictures of the cowl tag is also a plus. I know a guy looking for a 63 4 speed with original paint if this happens to fit that….