Vehicle Description
These bullet-nose T-birds have a style that's always in demand. So
to find a well-maintained 1961 Ford Thunderbird that retains a ton
of its originality really gives you a nice V8 coupe no matter if
you're looking for a period-correct classic or the best slate for
your restomod dreams.
The reason why these 3rd gen Thunderbirds will always remain
popular is because it's hard to find a more detailed car for the
'60s. The sharp crease of the front fenders is complemented by the
pointed hood scoop. The full-length trim gives this car a beautiful
sweeping line that does everything from integrate the door handles
to give this coupe a hint of tailfin. The bumpers are an almost
seamless part of the design both front and rear. This car even
knows how to expertly blend grace and speed. After all, where else
do you get rear fender skirts and afterburner-style taillights all
on the same car? So with such a detail-oriented package, it gets us
excited to have a car that is presented so crisp and complete.
Everything from the factory-correct Corinthian White, to the
complete brightwork package all seem to be more about giving this
an honest look rather that over-restored.
Inside is more of the well-preserved look, and we're big fans of
the distinct white exterior with red interior total package. So
it's quite nice that this coupe was born this way. This is a
personal luxury car, and so everyone get bucket seat comfort, even
the rear. It's quite a stylish setup with the dual cowl dash and an
aluminum lower section that wraps around the doors and cascades
like waterfall in the center. So yes, the same detail-oriented
approach of the exterior will also have you loving the look of the
interior. As a true period-correct machine, there are nice
1960s-style premium features on display, like the AM radio, full
heat/defrost system, power windows, and power locks (these will
need serving to be fully functional.) And because this is meant to
be the kind of cruiser you can enjoy today, the artful gauges are
supplemented by similar-looking handy amp and oil pressure
readouts.
Ford's large 390 cubic-inch V8 and a four-barrel carburetor created
the right kind of power for the Thunderbird. And the presentation
under the hood is more of that vintage-style originality - right
down to the details like washer fluid bag and Thunderbird valve
covers. In fact, the motor's casting date fits ideally into the
car's timeline, and so it's believed to be original to the car. It
fires up and runs with the kind of feeling that tells you this is a
well-respected classic. The Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
is also believed to be original, and it works in conjunction with
the power steering and power brakes to deliver an easy cruising
feeling.
This is a shining white T-bird with whitewalls that runs smooth and
looks absolutely vintage. That makes for the kind of package you
know you want to get your hands on right now. Call today!!!