Vehicle Description
Offered here is one of the cleanest and coolest classic cars we've
had for sale, at a very affordable price point. This 1961 Ford
Thunderbird 2-Door Coupe has been the beloved summer cruiser of a
local classic car mechanic for the past 15 years. He is just the
third owner and has traced the car back to its original owner from
Detroit, Michigan. The car has just under 53,000 original
miles.
The car remains highly original. It is finished in the factory
Raven Black (code A) over the original Black Vinyl (code 56)
interior, and it has been repainted. It is powered by the original,
numbers matching 390ci/300hp V8 mated to the column-shifting
automatic Cruise-O-Matic transmission with rear-wheel drive. The
transmission and rear end are also original. Mechanically, this car
could drive to California and back without hesitation. Recent work
includes steering box rebuild, transmission filter and oil, new
complete exhaust, water pump, front-end alignment and tune-up. The
wheels and tires are not original, although we think they make the
stance of the car look fantastic. The original wheels, original
manual, shop manual, car cover, receipts, extra keys and extra
parts are all included with the sale.
You will be hard pressed to find another third-generation
thunderbird this well-cared for. It is an awesome looking and
equally awesome running vehicle. Be sure to check out all the
photos and video on our website. Call or e-mail if interested, or
to make a reasonable offer. Thank you for looking.
VIN Decoder:
1 - Model Year: 1961
Y - Assembly Plant: Wixom
71 - Series: 2-Door Hardtop
Z - Engine: 390ci/300hp 4V V8
109655 - Production Sequence
Data Tag Decoder:
63A - Body: 2-Door Hardtop
A - Color: Raven Black
56 - Trim: Black Vinyl
01M - Date: December 1, 1961
4 - Transmission: Cruise-O-Matic
F - Axle: 3.10 (Equa-Lock type)