Vehicle Description
1965 Ford Thunderbird
Ford's Thunderbird has gone through a ton of changes through the
years. From the small birds of the 1950's to the Super and Turbo
Coupes of the 80s. While they were first designed to compete with
the Chevrolet Corvette in the 2-seater roadster market, the 1965 is
a much larger, higher optioned big block cruiser than its
predecessor.
The car is powered by the original 300 horsepower 390 CID V8 engine
and is backed by an automatic transmission shifted on the column.
Both have been completely rebuilt and gone through by KC Martin in
Seattle. The car runs and drives excellent. Power steering and
power brakes make a car a pleasure to drive and this T-Bird has
them. The options don't stop there. It has power windows, power
locks, remote mirror, original AM radio, new power convertible top
and tilt away steering wheel. It has a new radio, battery and
carburetor plus reworked hydraulic drums on front and back giving
plenty of stopping power.
The interior on these Thunderbird's is a personal favorite. The
wrap around back seat, the sweeping speedometer, front bucket
seats, chrome trim everywhere you look, and tilt away steering
wheel surround you with comfort and style. You feel as if you've
entered the cockpit of a futuristic vehicle and driving becomes
your only mission. As you ease into the bucket seats and secure the
seat belts, every switch and button is right where it should be. At
the press of a button the automatic convertible top folds into the
trunk area, completely hidden from site. This power top works as it
should and is in great shape. The white top is a great contrast to
the light blue original paint and is accented by the white wall
tires.
The car just has a beautiful color that really fits the lines of
the fourth generation Thunderbird and is in incredible shape for
being 53 years-old. The hub caps, trim and chrome pieces are in
great shape as well and it sits on $2,500.00 of new wheels and
tires. The 1965 Thunderbird also received sequential taillights.
Once of the coolest features ever to be put on a vehicle, the
taillights flash in a pattern from inside to outside pointing the
way to your turn for the person behind you.
This Thunderbird is a treasured American classic and this example
highlights why. With big block power, almost every option you could
want in 1965 and killer good looks, what more could you ask
for?
This one is being offered at at $24,900.00!
This car is being represented for a collector in the Seattle,
Washington area.
