Overall, I love driving it, and I'm a very proud owner. By a US Army major who was stationed in Asia at the time. The window motors are unique to this make and model, so when they fail, they are very hard to replace. 1966 Ford Thunderbird Convertible 428 67,000 1966 77,000 Miles This 1966 Ford Thunderbird was ordered new via Taiwan Motor Company Ltd. The vacuum system powers everything from the door locks to the brakes- having a leak can be hard to track and hard to fix. Rear Hard Tonneau Cover 1966 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Air Conditioning Powerful 390ci V8 Engine Automatic Transmission MotoeXotica Classic Cars is. The only mechanical headache, really, is the extensive system of vacuum hoses. There's very little in the way of electronics or complicated mechanical controls. Are you in the market for a classic car that will make a statement Look no further than t. gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 6997 cm3 / 427 cui, advertised power: 257 kW / 345 hp / 350 PS ( SAE gross ), torque: 626 Nm / 462 lb-ft, more data: 1966 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop 428 V-8 Cruise-O-Matic (aut. Additional pictures are posted on I-95 Muscles direct website. In most cases there's plenty of room under the hood for hands, arms, and tools. RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 3-speed gearbox. Storage is rather limited, if you're into maps and other such things. The interior is nicely made up with comfy front and back seats. Even at high speeds the car drives smoothly and quietly.
The engine delivers plenty of power- not enough for the drag strip, perhaps, but enough that you really need to keep an eye on the speedometer to make sure you're not doing 90 by accident. Only 66000 original miles and everything works, sequential tail lights, turn signal lights on fenders, electric antenna, wipers. White top with tan interior and champagne body color, very nice combo. The chrome is tasteful and limited.ĭriving is a blast. Beautiful 1966 Thunderbird for sale, all original with a two year old paint job and a one year old rebuilt transmission. Boxy, but much more attractive than the standard "box cars" of the period. Welcome to see my Ford Thunderbird with this low 71369 miles from 1966.It is a very beautiful piece and it is original 100 and works perfect.The pictures are speaking Please contact me for future details and pictures. The car still needs work in many places, and with an older car you're never quite certain that you're not going to need a tow truck before the day is done. The City of Fawn Creek is located in the State of Kansas. I find myself thinking twice before hitting the roads in this machine, even though it's quite reliable and a joy to drive. The seats are worn, but even in this sorry state they are surprisingly comfortable. The new system looks and sounds much better. I replaced the exhaust, but this was to replace a poor repair job (by previous owner). The valves are starting to wear, but compression and vacuum readings are still quite good. The radiator surge tank had to be brazed to stop a nasty leak. I bypassed the core, and haven't fixed it yet. The proto-psychedelic light show draws quite a bit of electrical current, as confirmed by the pulsations of the ammeter needle.The heater core failed at about 97,000 miles. This display of directional incandescence is joined by rear-facing "gun sight" indicators on the front fenders, parking lights tucked away on the front bumper, and, of course, indicators on the dash. When you indicate a turn, six bulbs per side blink in succession from innermost to outermost. The 1965 version is the first T-bird with front disc brakes, and we really love the '65's sequential rear taillights. See prices, photos, and find dealers near you.
Wilson is the third owner of this car, which his brother Ron found not far from the Ford dealership in Auburn, California, where it was first sold a half century ago. 1966 Ford Classic cars for sale near you by classic car dealers and private sellers on Classics on Autotrader. Wilson's '65 Thunderbird convertible, a nicely preserved car in Rose Beige. Our quest for the ultimate parade car led us to Palm Springs, California, where we found A.J.
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