Vehicle Description
Thunderbirds remain a great way to get into the hobby without
spending a lot of cash. Cars like this 1964 Ford Thunderbird
hardtop are fast, comfortable, stylish, and easy to service, making
them fine choices that are welcome just about anywhere. With
eye-catching paint and trim, a cool jet-age interior, and 390 cubic
inches of V8 muscle, this is a heck of a lot of car for not a lot
of money.
Bright red was always a great choice on a Thunderbird, and you
won't be sneaking around in this red and white hardtop. Instead of
just making it like every other T-Bird out there, they colored a
little outside the lines with this one and you'll probably find as
you drive this car that everyone will stop to ask you about it. The
paint has a soft patina that looks right on the luxury-oriented
'Bird, but the removal of the rear 'skirts and the oversized
rolling stock give it plenty of performance attitude. They opted
out of the usual chrome on the bumpers, instead painting them white
to match the top, and you'll probably find that the more you look
at the car, the more you like the look, particularly out back where
it highlights the interesting shape of the bumper as it surrounds
the taillights. Shelby fans will recognize the wide sequential
taillights, and the hood scoop looks cool even if it doesn't really
do anything. A light tint on the windows helps with the attitude,
too!
Personal luxury reached its zenith in the mid-60s, and with
incredible competition in the form of the Buick Riviera and all-new
Oldsmobile Toronado, the Thunderbird offers first-class
accommodations. It appears that the code 83 White Pearl interior is
mostly original and in nicely preserved condition, with comfortable
buckets flanking a stylish center console and accommodations in
back for just two more. The swing-away steering wheel is a neat
option, and this car also includes things like power windows, power
driver's seat, and factory A/C to reinforce its luxury mission. The
gauges are clearly inspired by aircraft design, with a wide
speedometer with big numbers and a row of individual auxiliary
gauges underneath. A digital AM/FM radio has been nestled into the
dash so neatly that you almost don't notice that it's an upgrade,
and speakers have been installed out of sight. The trunk is
downright massive, with a full set of original mats and a
full-sized spare perched up on its own shelf.
The only engine in 1965 was a 4-barrel 390, and it moves the 'Bird
effortlessly with a nice muscle car rumble. The engine bay is tidy
but not detailed for show, offering a chrome air cleaner and
matching valve covers in place of the originals, which were painted
gold. Power steering and power brakes were standard equipment as
well, and with the 3-speed automatic transmission, this car is a
pleasure to drive anywhere, whether it's to work each day or on a
cross-country trip. A healthy dual exhaust system gives it a nice,
burly V8 rumble that's aggressive but seems to fit the car's
personality. The chassis is original, but it's in good order, which
is important on a uni-body car like the Thunderbird. Oversized
wheels with fat 225/50/17 performance tires give this car an
entirely different look.
A lot of car for not a lot of money, this car is a great
opportunity to get on the A-list for a bargain price. Call
today!