Vehicle Description
The story of the 1966 Ford Thunderbird dates to the early 1950s
when Ford Motor Company aimed to create a prestigious personal
luxury car that would rival the likes of Cadillac and Buick.
Introduced in 1955 as a two-seater convertible, the Thunderbird
instantly captured the attention of the public with its distinctive
styling and exceptional performance. By 1966, the Thunderbird had
undergone several transformations, transitioning from a sporty
two-seater to a larger, four-seater model without compromising its
elegance. The 1966 version boasted a longer wheelbase, giving it a
more commanding presence on the road. It featured a redesigned
front grille, taillights, and chrome accents, further enhancing its
aesthetic appeal. This 1966 Thunderbird is great value for any
classic car driver. It has undergone a complete restoration and
also had some upgrades for modern convenience and performance. The
exterior is the original white color and exhibits no visible flaws.
The chrome brightwork is excellent and has no rust or scratches.
Body is straight and solid and all-steel. Other features are the
sequential taillights and dual exhaust. The whitewall tires are in
very good condition and have plenty of tread. The roomy trunk is
solid and has been relined with the original Thunderbird mat. Also
included is a spare tire and the original jack. The white leather
bucket seat console interior is in great shape and has no rips,
stains, or tears. The front bucket seats have new white leather
upholstery and that was added in the past year. The instrumentation
panel is in very good condition and all gauges are in good working
condition and display oil pressure, fuel level, coolant
temperature, amperage, and a horizontal-sweep 120 mph speedometer.
Windows have manual cranks and are easy to roll up and down. Other
features are vent windows, embroidered floor mats that feature the
Thunderbird emblem, tilt/swing away steering wheel (also known as
fat mans steering wheel), factory AC that blows COLD, and the
original AM radio that is in good working condition. A nice
addition is the aftermarket cruise control for easy driving. The
engine is the original 390 CID and has been rebuilt and upgraded
with a Holly Sniper EFI and a new battery. The automatic
transmission with overdrive shifts easily with no slippage. The
engine runs strong and does not smoke or leak. All mechanics have
been very well-maintained and in the past year, work that was
completed was an oil change, a tune up, transmission fluid change,
radiator flush and fluid change, new master cylinder and booster
pump, new front and rear brake lines. Overall, this car is very
mechanically sound and runs extremely well. The vehicle comes with
the original Thunderbird Owner's Manual, 1966 Thunderbird Shop
Manual, and a clear title. You can view this great 1966 Ford
Thunderbird by appointment only. It resides with the private owner
in Mississippi. All reasonable offers will be seriously considered.
