Vehicle Description
With its authentic big block V8, plenty of luxury features, and a
great coordinated color theme, this 1966 Ford Thunderbird Town
Hardtop has an appeal that goes well beyond its affordable
price.
This is the first year Ford offered the Town Hardtop body style. It
had the same thick pillar roof style as the Landau, but without the
extra ornamentation or vinyl cover. It creates a sleeker look where
nothing gets in the way of the sleek style. In fact, this has a
factory-correct two-tone Mariner Turquoise and Wimbledon White. Not
only is it distinct, but it also has a fine luster from investing
in a quality respray. These Thunderbirds also had great brightwork
that could be measured in acres, and so having one this complete
and straight shows more care in this coupe. We love how the front
bumper follows the contour of the angular nose, and the rear one
surrounds the wide sequential taillights. Even the details are
correct like all the large T-bird emblems across the grille, on the
distinctive roof pillars, and in the center of the taillights. You
even get them in the correct turbine-style wheel covers. This is
truly a standout for its factory-correct presentation.
The aqua and white theme continues on the interior for a great look
inside and out. Plus, this Thunderbird demonstrates what personal
luxury really means. It starts with everyone getting their own
individual bucket seat. A center console was artfully integrated
into the driver-oriented cockpit. It houses controls for the power
windows, provisions for air conditioning, upgraded retro-style
AM/FM digital tuner with aux input. The gauges have that 60s-cool
setup that is so intricate that we know no factory would ever dare
try in modern times. The ribbon-style speedometer sits on top, and
four fashionable individual round pods finish the gauge package.
With style and comfort priorities in these T-birds, the swing-away
steering column was also standard.
The big block 390 cubic-inch V8 was a great paring with the T-bird.
When topped with a four-barrel carburetor, it had plenty of
horsepower and torque to keep everyone happy. And because this
coupe has kept such a factory-correct attitude so far, you'll be
pleased to know this is believed to be the original powerplant
still in the engine bay. But originality doesn't mean missing out
on maintenance. You can tell by the condition of the belts and
hoses that this V8 has received the proper care. There's even an
upgraded aluminum radiator w/electric fan to really help keep this
classic running cool. The V8 fires up easily and makes a nice sound
out of the dual exhaust - it's not like a muscle car, but instead,
a confident and mature rumble. Plus, the three-speed automatic
transmission, power steering, and front disc brakes make this a
great cruiser near or far.
Thunderbirds have always represented style, but this one also
presents good value for an interesting classic driver. Don't miss
your chance, call today!!!