Vehicle Description
This much classic luxury, elegance, and rarity is usually never
this affordable. With an unbeatable factory color combination,
plenty of features, and a correct 390 V8 under the hood, this 1965
Ford Thunderbird convertible has style to spare at a price that
leaves you with cash to spare.
This T-bird is about more than just owning an American classic
wrapped in its glossy and factory-correct Brittany Blue. It's about
showcasing that brief time in automotive history when designers
ruled over engineers, and they got to build the cars they wanted.
This droptop really got to develop its long and sleek lines with
great full-length styling touches, like the crease that starts at
the top of the artful chrome grille, frames the headlights, runs
the full profile, and doesn't stop until it has framed those cool
sequential taillights. You also see it in places like the hood
scoop that runs all the way back to the windshield, and the line
that even incorporates the rear wheel covers. Ford took their time
crafting this convertible, and thanks to good sheetmetal, you get
to see all of those details clearly today. The all-important
brightwork is quite nice with the grille shining brightly as it
takes up most of the front end. Along the side, the trim is so
complete that you even get the correct wheel covers. And we all
love how the rear chrome panel fully frames the dip in the trunk's
sheetmetal. Some of our pictures show a very cool matching blue
tonneau cover that goes over the back seats. Ford was done with the
ultra-rare factory Sports Roadster models in '65. Instead, this one
offers the versatility of a back seat and a much more reasonable
price, but you can still wow your friends with the removable
fiberglass cover when you want.
In fact, that tonneau nicely blends the two shades of blue that
make up the interior and exterior. So we know you'll really love
showing off how the silver blue metallic vinyl so nicely
coordinates with the outside color in a very European-like
presentation. Personal luxury really meant something in 1965, as
the tasteful interior still has the Thunderbird emblem embedded in
the driver's power adjusting bucket seat. And so while there is
plenty of space for up to three more family and friends to ride in
luxury, this is really all about you. A center console was artfully
integrated into the driver-oriented cockpit. The gauges have that
60s-cool setup that is so intricate that we know no factory would
ever dare try it again in modern times. The ribbon-style
speedometer sits on top, and four fashionable individual round pods
finish the gauge package. You have all the controls at your
fingertips, and the original pieces still give you provisions for
features like power windows, air conditioning, and power locks. And
of course, the power convertible to takes you from enclosed luxury
to a wind-in-your-hair experience with just the flip of a
switch.
We all love lifting the hood, and seeing the 390 cubic-inch V8. The
crowds love the golden valve covers, and you'll love that this big
block is topped by a larger Holley four-barrel carburetor. So not
only does the motor have a terrific presentation, but it also has
the right upgrade for effortless cruising. The dual exhaust is
there to remind you that this T-birds has the big V8 whenever you
put your toe into it. Still, we know you really will really enjoy
its Sunday drive attitude the best. And this is heightened by
features like the three-speed automatic transmission, power
steering, and front disc brakes.
Ford only produced 6,846 Thunderbird convertibles for '65. So this
was rare when new, and now even more unique over a half-century
later. The exceptional affordability for this complete Thunderbird
droptop is just the cherry on top. Don't let this opportunity slip
by, call today!