Vehicle Description
The 1961 Ford Thunderbird seems to hit that sweet spot in classics.
The design of these third-gen T-birds have the sleek lines, plenty
of room to carry everyone, and this one has been invested in
heavily to make it's an award-winner. Best of all, the price is
irresistible.
This is about showcasing that brief time in automotive history when
designers ruled over engineers, and they got to build the cars they
wanted. It starts with a sleekly rounded hood that ends at a point
to give the Thunderbird a true beak. There's a chrome line that
fully runs from the front point to the tailfin. Those jet-inspired
taillights that are prominent thanks to a bright bumper that tapers
inwards. Plus, when you have the full bright work looking this
good, and there was a professional respray of the 1961-correct
metallic silver, this drop top looks like a '60s dream car. That's
probably why it already won so many awards (call for the list.) In
fact, you can really tell that they have made big investments in
restoring this convertible. So it has terrific details like a new
black convertible top that coordinates with the silver paint, wide
whitewall tires, and genuine Kelsey Hayes wire wheels. Plus, some
of our pictures show a very cool matching silver tonneau cover that
goes over the back seats. No, this is not one of the ultra-rare
Sports Roadster models (they were born in '62.) Instead, this one
offers the versatility of a back seat and a much more reasonable
price. But you can still wow your friends with the removable
fiberglass cover when you want.
If you like the way the black top looks against the silver paint,
then you'll love the full coordination of the factory-correct black
interior. Bucket seats and a center console have a feeling of
high-end luxury. The beautiful round gauges have an elegant look
with each in their own pod. The band of anodized aluminum trim
stretching across the dash and into the doors adds some nice flair.
When the tonneau cover is off there's plenty of room in back for
full-sized adults. This one has great features like power windows
and a retrosound radio that keep the vintage appearance but now
offers an AM/FM digital tuner. Plus, the T-bird's Swing-Away
steering column not only makes getting in easy, but also it's cool
feature that real enthusiasts know to look for.
Just like the exterior, the engine bay is a terrific mix of bright
silver paint and even brighter polished components. While they
retained correct details - right down to the classic-style battery
and Ford washer bag - there's also some great period-correct
upgrades. After all, it should make a Ford lover a little weak in
the knees by the sight of the long Holman Moody air topper and
matching valve covers. More than just appearance pieces, this 390
cubic-inch V8 backs up its performance look with upgrades like an
Edelbrock 600 CFM four-barrel carburetor and Edelbrock performance
intake. Plus, with a huge list of the right maintenance items
(please call for full details) this powerful Thunderbird fires up
with gusto and cruises all day with ease. Features like the
three-speed automatic transmission, power steering, and power
brakes w/discs up front all work in harmony to help keep the ride
luxurious.
The sale comes with all the right paperwork, including owner's
manual, restoration photos, service manuals, maintenance records,
and full details on the work it took to make it such a cut-above
classic. So at a price like this, you know you need to hurry if you
want to take this home. Call now!
