Celebrating our 65 year anniversary! This family owned and operated
business was established in 1960, making us the oldest classic car
dealership in America. Special thank you to all our customers for
entrusting us to park the car of your dreams in your driveway while
preserving automotive history for future generations to embrace and
enjoy.
-Grams family & Volo Museum staff
INTRODUCTION: A real winner! 1 owner car that spent most of its
life in southern California. Built in Long Beach, it's a factory
born 312 Thunderbird Special. It has received a meticulous body off
frame restoration that will comfort your mind, plus it has a fully
refurbished genuine leather interior that will comfort your body.
No doubt you will be extremely impressed by its details!
EXTERIOR: Clean and classy! The swooping chrome side trim gives the
illusion of motion while the car is sitting still. That theme is
carried throughout the ornate flowing hood ornament and bullet
pointed side view mirror as well. The rechromed grill, bumpers, and
all remaining trim have a glorious shine that sparkles like
jewelry. The tail light lenses appear to be brand new and the
headlights have the Ford oval in the center. The Thunderbird logo
on the fenders lets you know there is something special under the
hood. The metallic silver roof is a nice contrast to the Stark
black that is laid out with great attention to detail and has a
very reflective finish. Looking down the side of the body, it is
absolutely straight as an arrow with smooth contours and crisp
lines. All the panels are well aligned with gaps that are way above
average. The doors close easily with minimal effort and a solid
thud. It's rolling on a beautiful set of brand new BFGoodrich wide
white wall radials with the original style hubcaps that have been
refurbished.
INTERIOR: Real leather! Just from opening the door you can tell
this is a quality build. The attention to detail is wonderful,
including the slick black paint in the jambs and the refurbished
sill plates with embossed logos. Sitting inside is a real pleasure
with its fully reupholstered genuine leather seats. It literally
smells like a store that sells new cowboy boots in here. The seats
were also refurbished with new innards and feel more comfortable
than ever before. The door panels have also been totally refinished
in real leather and have a very attractive quilted stitching that
extends all the way through the kick panels. The headliner is nice
and tight and fresh looking. The dome light is working and the rear
view mirror is new. Even the brake pedal looks refurbished with the
original Shift Sure script. The dash has also been completely
redone including a new pad, plus shiny paint and sparkly chrome.
The carpeting was also replaced and matches the trunk with its
nicely bound edges. What a high quality and complete interior!
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: Very original looking! The rebuilt 312 was
factory rated at 245 horsepower. This T-bird special is fully
outfitted with his original style power brake booster, power
steering pump, air cleaner, valve covers, blower motor and more.
The wiring in the bay has been neatly redone plus all the belts and
hoses we replaced. The battery is properly secured and the horns
are hooked up. The radiator appears to have been rebuilt as well.
The underside of the hood, fenderwells and firewall are all neatly
painted black. Overall, this is a clean and tidy engine compartment
that was done right.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: The underside of the trunk lid has carpeted
inserts with bound edges and slick black paint just like the body.
The weatherstrip in the jamb was replaced. The trunk itself is
fully carpeted and finished with nicely bound edges. It's also
equipped with a full size spare tire and jack assembly. This car is
fantastic!
UNDERSIDE: The body was off the frame for restoration. The steering
and suspension were completely rebuilt. The front and back are both
upgraded. A full stainless steel dual exhaust system is exiting
through the rear bumper. The fuel system was replaced including the
tank. The brakes have been rebuilt, lines replaced, and the e-brake
cables are new. Looking up at the motor it is still spotless plus
the Cruz-O-Matic automatic transmission looks fresh too. The frame
and chassis was all painted semi-gloss black and it is smooth
without even a pit. The floors are rock solid with an original
undercoating that's been freshened up with some paint
SERVICE: We take pride in our cars and reputation. Therefore, we
built a 2 million dollar, 10,000 square ft service center, and
hired a team of technicians to work it. This is so we can sell you
the best cars within reason.
CONCLUSION: If you're in the market for a stunning Ford Victoria
that has received a highly detailed frame off restoration, you can
stop looking because this is the one! From its genuine leather
interior all the way down to its totally fresh undercarriage this
classic screams quality everywhere you look!
For nearly 30 years, I, Jay Grams, have personally written the
highlights for almost every car in our collection. What I provide
is my professional opinion based on my experience with these
vehicles. However, opinions can vary, and I strongly recommend a
personal inspection to form your own view. Our sales team is always
available to answer any questions you may have. One great option is
to request a personalized walk-around video, where we can showcase
the car and share our team's insights. **Our cars are displayed
within a museum setting. If you are interested in a specific
vehicle, please schedule an appointment with a salesperson to view
it. Without an appointment, there is an admission fee to enter the
showroom. If you decide to purchase a car, your admission will be
refunded, and you'll receive a one-year museum membership.
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Thunderbird Special
Power steering
Power brakes
Dual exhaust
Leather upholstery
Padded dash
Rocker moldings
Radial whitewalls
