Vehicle Description
The revised model was initially offered as a hardtop, convertible,
Sports Roadster with dealer-installed tonneau cover and wire
wheels, and Landau with vinyl roof, simulated landau irons, and
wood grain interior appointments. The only transmission available
was the C6- 3 speed automatic.
Several features intended for the new generation were delayed until
1965, when front disc brakes became standard equipment and
sequential turn signals which flashed three bulbs in the broad,
horizontal tail lights from inside to outside were added; the
latter had been delayed by vehicle lighting regulations in the
United States. Exterior trim was revised, including a new grille,
Thunderbird emblem replacing the block letters on the front edge of
the hood, simulated front fender vent trim, revised Thunderbird
scripts now located on the rear edge of the quarter panels, and
revised taillight lens trim and a single center emblem replacing
the dual lens birds and block letters respectively.
The popular "Tilt-Away" steering column continued, and was a
Thunderbird recognized feature that was later shared on other
upper-level Ford Products.
Convertibles borrowed the opening mechanism from the all-new
Lincoln Continental where the trunk lid would open electrically in
a single piece, hinged at the back of the vehicle, then the fabric
top would fold down and disappear beneath the trunk lid. The
mechanism was originally used on the Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner
hardtop convertible of the late 1950s. Opening the trunk on
convertibles for storage required that the lid be opened
electrically, without deploying or retracting the folding
convertible top.
For 1966, the 390-cubic-inch V8's power was increased to 315 bhp
This Gorgeous Bird Has The larger 428-cubic-inch V-8 "Q Code In
VIN" became optional, rated at 345 gross horsepower and providing a
notable improvement in 0-60 acceleration to about 9 seconds. All
models featured a new front clip. A flatter hood, re-shaped front
fenders, new headlight buckets, new egg crate grille with large
Thunderbird emblem, new bumper guards, a single bumper bar, and
painted roll pan replaced the previous two model year's two-piece
front bumper. The rear taillights were revised, now a 3 piece unit
going the full width across the rear, the backup light now located
in the center section replaced the formerly rear roll pan mounted
lamps.
This Gorgeous Thunderbird Has Been Well Maintained With Service
Records. Showing Just 60,000 Miles On Odometer. With Tonneau Cover
For That ROADSTER LOOK...
Powered By The 428 Q Code Engine, recently Tuned
Rebuilt C6 Automatic Transmission
Power Steering
Power Disc Brakes
Aftermarket AM/FM In-dash Radio
Power Windows
Drivers Remote Mirror
Power Convertible Top With Clear Plastic Rear Window
Tilt Away Steering Column
Rear Tonneau Cover Giving It That Roadster Look
Rebuilt Suspension
Rebuilt Brakes
Very Nice Candyapple Red Paint
Red Bucket Interior
Black Convertible Top
Rolling On 15 Inch Chrome Smoothie Wheels With Radial Tires
Rear Fender Skirts
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above information. However, please understand as with all pre-owned
automobiles, the described condition is subjective
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