Vehicle Description
1960 FORD THUNDERBORD 2 DOOR HARDTOP C-824 After years of living in
the first-generation Thunderbird's shadow, the first of the
4-seater Birds are finally getting some serious respect. No longer
bargain-basement specials, dialed-in cars like this gorgeous 1960
Ford T-Bird hardtop are seriously hot collectables that are also
exceptionally nice to drive. The classic combinations never go out
of style, and the Thunderbird wears metallic rose paint that highly
complements the car. Paint and bodywork are well done and, it does
look fantastic heading down the road or at your local cruise-in.
Delightful chrome details abound on the second-generation
Thunderbird, including the little ornaments atop each front fender,
the Thunderbird script on the rocket-shaped body side moldings, and
the bright chrome gills on the rear quarters, again reinforcing
Ford's fondness of rocket-inspired design. The chrome probably cost
as much as a new Cadillac to restore. A set of dual headlights up
front and set of triple rocket-style taillights out back finish the
look, and we have to say, this is one great looking Square Bird.
Dolled up like a Lincoln, it has infinitely more style and just as
much luxury thanks to the beautifully finished buckets that are
fresh and crisply presented, a factory center console, plush
carpet, and a gorgeous cockpit-style dash. The off-white faced
instruments are fitted into a shiny aluminum panel that looks like
a high-end clock face, with secondary controls just underneath.
Power windows with switches on the center console are a nice
feature on any luxury car, this big Bird is nicely appointed. The
original AM radio is still in the dash. The back seat likely hasn't
had a passenger since it was refinished, and out back the trunk is
presented with matching carpet, and full-sized spare. Under the
hood you'll find a rebuilt Y-code 352ci V8, which offered a factory
rating of 300 horsepower thanks to a 4-barrel carburetor on top.
It's plenty for the stylish Bird, which moves through traffic with
an effortless ease that makes the driver feel like a million bucks.
The engine bay is tidy, and includes the original air cleaner with
Interceptor Thunderbird Special stickers on it, chrome Edelbrock
valve covers, and high-mounted expansion tank for the cooling
system. Things like power steering and brakes are standard
equipment and there's an astounding amount of room under the hood
that makes service easy. It's backed by a 3-speed Cruise-O-Matic
automatic and a set of 3.10 gears out back, meaning that this white
hardtop will cruise all day at highway speeds without breaking a
sweat. An upgraded dual exhaust system has a great sound that's
appropriate for a luxury car like this. Kelsey-Hayes style 14 inch
chrome wire wheels are fitted inside a set of P215/75R14 American
Classic wide whitewall tires for a proper look. The days of cheap,
high-quality Square Birds are gone, and this slick white hardtop
will always find an enthusiastic audience. This car comes with
numerous receipts, documents and a reproduction manual. Almost
everything on this car has been replaced during restoration. New
interior, runs super cool, Nearly new tires, new brakes, new water
pump, and all power windows work! Call us a call today! See below
for decoded VIN and trim tag information from original factory
specs: Serial - 0Y71Y (0=1960, Y=Wixom MI, 71=Ford Thunderbird 2
Door Hardtop, Y=V8 352-4V 300hp(hydraulic)) Number -155367 BODY -
63A (Thunderbird Hardtop) COLOR - H (Beachwood Brown) TRIM - 54
(Beige Vinyl [Thunderbird]) DATE - 05E (5th of May) TRANS - 4
(Cruise-O-Matic) AXLE - 3 (3.10:1) ***If you are viewing this on
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