Absolutely Gorgeous One Of A Kind Thunderbird Convertible on 2040-cars
Wilmette, Illinois, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:390
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Year: 1961
Make: Ford
Model: Thunderbird
Trim: Convertible
Options: Convertible
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Drive Type: Rear wheel
Mileage: 24,357
Exterior Color: Gray
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Red
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 8
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This car as u may recall was on a few weeks back. I have decided to go through with it, painful as it may be. If this isn't the nicest 61 around I'd be quite surprised. Super rare nautilus gray with red interior, and gorgeous. Original interior was black and white cloth, ugh. If u don't like attention, oohs and ahhs, this car is not for u. Rebuilt 390, runs fantastic. Just spent 1 k changing all gaskets. All gauges work, ac works and is ice cold. Clock works too. Top mechanism works flawlessly. Slaves, cylinders, motors, etc all redone. There are two by bass switches added, one for up one for down, in case the top mechanism fails. This enables the deck lid to open and close, bypassing the factory top button. Paint is flawless. Absolutely gorgeous metallic nautilus grey. Interior is the same. New carpet. No rips, cracks in seats or dash. Took an am-fm from a 63 and installed it ion this car. I have the original am if desired, although it needs repair. The car has won more awards than I can list. Best of show, best paint, best ford, etc. She took a second in the VTCI natl convention in 2010. Tires new, wheels have no rash. Alternator installed for better charging. I have the original generator if desired. Engine bay spotless. She spent the first 46 yrs in Texas until the owner got sick at which time it came to illinois. It was in 2006. A friend bought it and I pestered him for three yrs until he sold it to me. I have a mountain of paperwork, receipts, etc going back some 20 plus yrs. I have taken loving care of this baby. It is not ur ordinary 61 bird. It is truly spectacular. Driven mostly to shows and cruise nights only. In August, 2013, she was included and displayed in the Geneva, Il concours d'elegance. Quite an honor to be included. The car is so gorgeous that Jim Powers, who was on the design team for the 61 thunderbird wanted to buy it and add it to his collection. I have pictures of him with the car. He's prob 90 yrs old! Feel free to contact me with questions as I probably forgot something. Any offers can be discussed. Serious only please. Check the pics and u decide! Thanks and good luck. Forgot to mention The underside is clean as a whistle too....
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