Vehicle Description
1973 Ford Thunderbird 45,500 Miles Single Family Ownership Yellow
Exterior / White Leather VIN: 3J87A212813 3: 1973 J: Los Angeles,
CA Assembly Plant 87: Thunderbird 2-door Hardtop A: 460cid 4V V-8
212813: Serial Number Body: 65K - 2 Door Hardtop Paint: 6D - Yellow
Trim: K9 - White Leather, Tobacco Accents Transmission: U -
SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic 3spd District Sales Office: 54 - Omaha,
Nebraska Axle: 2 - 2.75:1 Evolve Motors & Chicago Car Club are
pleased to present this 1973 Ford Thunderbird! We purchased this
�73 T-Bird from Nebraska, where the car had remained since being
sold new at Diers Ford of Fremont, Nebraska. We bought the car from
the nephew of the original owner, who had passed away last year.
The seller's aunt had always taken care of her T-Bird, keeping it
garaged and really only using it for in-town errands. As a result,
the car is well-preserved and free of corrosion; this �73 T-Bird is
a nice, low-mileage, and eye-catching driver. Exterior: Yellow is
the original color, though the car has been repainted. Ford really
should have taken a page out of Cadillac's book and come up with a
more creative name for the color, because "yellow" doesn't quite do
it justice. Paint shows nicely and has just a few minor blemishes.
There is a 1" scratch on the driver front fender (see photo), in
addition to some very slight chipping along the creases of the side
trim, primarily on the driver door. The body is in excellent shape;
there are no dents or dings. Chrome is in great shape throughout,
and shines with a mirror-like finish. All glass and lights are
clear and crack-free, though the passenger front turn signal's
chrome cover is broken. Wheels are in great shape, and white hubs
contrast really well with the yellow paint and white vinyl top. Top
is in nice shape, though the bottom corners do show some aging by
way of minor cracking. Interior: White leather interior is in very
nice shape and is an extremely comfortable place to be. Driver seat
shows some age by way of light cracks (nothing through); passenger
seat shows less wear but is missing one button on the seat bottom.
Tobacco carpeting is in nice shape, as it has always been covered
by floor mats, which we have since removed as they're
deteriorating. Dash is in excellent shape. Powered systems are all
functional: Powered driver's seat, windows, AM/FM radio, defrost,
heat, fan, cruise control, wipers, all gauges, lights, and signals.
Headliner is nice and tight. Backseat is in phenomenal shape. Under
the Hood / Underbody: This car retains its original 460cid 4V V-8
and 3spd Cruise-O-Matic transmission, with only 45,500 miles on the
drivetrain! It runs and drives beautifully. The car starts right up
without fail, tracks and brakes straight, shifts well, and smoothly
accelerates with no stuttering or hesitation. Suspension is
extremely supple; it eats up potholes like they aren't even there.
There are no noises or tendencies of concern. With just 45k miles,
this car has a long, long life ahead of it. The underbody is in
great shape, with no through rust or damage. The differential is
stained black, so it seems as though there is an extremely slow
leak there. Frame rails and floor boards are in excellent shape.
Overall, this is a nice example of one of our favorite generations
of T-Bird. Its low mileage, known ownership history from new, and
unusual color scheme make it a real winner in our book. Please
reach out to Jake at 773-267-2684 with any questions, requests, or
to discuss purchasing.