For Sale: 1965 Ford Thunderbird in Gregory, Michigan

This 1965 Ford Thunderbird is powered by a 390ci V8 mated to a three-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission. Finished in Patrician Green Metallic with a black vinyl Landau top over a white leather interior, this classic T-bird is now offered by the seller with the original sales invoice, period advertisements, an owner's manual, a shop manual, numerous Thunderbird books and magazines, and a clear title.

Highlights

• Original sales invoice included 
• New interior components
• Power options include windows, steering, and front disc brakes 

Ownership History                                                                           

• Offered by a private seller
• Current location: Michigan 

EXTERIOR

• Patrician Green Metallic paint
• Black vinyl Landau top 
• Quad headlights 
• Faux hood scoop
• Rear fender skirts 
• Wrap-around front bumper 
• Driver-side chrome mirror 

Updates

• Exterior was refinished in its factory color under prior ownership 

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 15-inch steel wheels
  • Ford wheel covers 
• 215/75 Cordovan Centrum whitewall radial tires 

INTERIOR

• White leather upholstery 
• Woodgrain trim 
• Bucket seats
  • Power-adjustable driver seat
  • Reclining passenger seat with an adjustable headrest 
• Center console 
• SelectAir air conditioning (inop) 
• MagicAir heater and defroster (inop) 
• Power windows
• Power steering
• Swing-Away tilt steering column 
• Factory AM/FM stereo 

Updates

• Original White Pearl crinkle leather upholstery has been replaced
• New 
  • Seats
  • Carpet 

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 120-mph speedometer
  • Oil pressure
  • Temperature
  • Amperage
  • Fuel (inop) 
• Odometer shows 70,691 miles
  • Title reads mileage-exempt

Imperfections

• Fuel gauge reads incorrectly

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• 390ci V8
  • 300 horsepower
  • 427 lb-ft of torque
  • Four-barrel carburetor 

Transmission

• Three-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic

Service History Highlights

• Motor mounts were replaced in 2024
• Carburetor rebuilt and a new fuel pump was installed in 2019

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                                                                                                                                           

• Equa-Lock limited-slip differential
  • 3.00 gears
• Power front disc brakes 
• Dual exhaust system 

DATA PLATE DECODER

• BODY, 63B - Thunderbird Tudor Landau 
• COLOR, U - Patrician Green Metallic 
• TRIM, Q7 - White Pearl crinkle leather with headrests and Aqua accents 
• DATE, 03M - December 3, 1964
• D.S.O., 33 - Detroit, MI 
• AXLE, 4 - 3.25 gears
• TRANS, 4 - Three-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• Rust visible on the undercarriage
• Needs new vacuum lines
• Small oil leak
• Air conditioning system is inoperable
• Heater and defroster are inoperable
• "Thunderbird" script badge is missing on the passenger-side rear quarter panel
• Tires are nine years old
• Radio reception is poor
• Cosmetic issues are seen on the exterior as shown in the gallery 
• Fuel gauge reads incorrectly 
• Black vinyl hardtop cover is faded 

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE 

• Original sales invoice 
• Period advertisements
• Owner's manual
• Shop manual
• Car cover
• Numerous Thunderbird books and magazines