1965 Ford Thunderbird 390 - Classic Cruiser Project on 2040-cars
Lakeville, Connecticut, United States
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
Mileage: 34,330
Make: Ford
Exterior Color: Black
Model: Thunderbird
Interior Color: Black
Trim: Coupe
Number of Cylinders: 8
Drive Type: RWD
Great Foundation for your next Project - Classic Cruiser with super straight and clean original body.
The car is now a roller but I have the original C5AE block, crank, pistons and rods. Engine is presently unassembled and
will need rebuilding. The body only has 34,330 original miles and the condition of the body shows this. Every panel is
lazer straight and I could only find 3 areas with rust. One small area in trunk lip under rubber seal, front of trunk pan, and small
area in passenger floorpan. The rest of the body and structure are amazingly solid and original. Radiator support excellent as well
as all framerails. Radiator and shroud included - radiator may need to be repaired. Tires are brand new whitewall radials with
all 4 hubcaps in excellent condition.
The interior is possibly this car's best attribute. The stainless is in great shape, headliner nice, bucklet seats good the driver seat will need a little repair.
We spent many hours on the electrical and the following function work: Radio, Heater, power antenae, hi and low beams, window washer pump, dome lights,
courtesy lights, brake lights, sequential turn signals, power windows will work with some tinkering, dash rheostat, hi beam indicator and even the clock works!
Rebuild the included 390 short block, source the top-end of the motor (heads, intake manifold, cam ETC not included) source an MX or C6 transmission and you will have an easy winter project that will
turn many heads in the spring! I reserve the right to end the auction at any time due to the car being for sale locally. Please ask any and all questions. Very reasonable reserve. Thank you.
T - Bird is a project that will need work, assembly, some parts, and TLC before its ready for the road. Sold as is where is with no warrantly whatsoever.
Buyer must pick up vehicle within 7 days of auction close unless previously arranged.
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