This Ford Thunderbird (1964-1966) got away, but there are more like it here.

1965 Ford Thunderbird

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Sold for $20,750 on 12/27/17

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This 1965 Ford Thunderbird has been with the seller for 22 years and is powered by a 390ci V8 mated to a 3-speed automatic transmission. Driven nearly 6k miles over the course of the seller’s ownership, the car has received extensive maintenance in that time that included new heads in 2014, a new 4-barrel carburetor, intake manifold, radiator, brake lines, convertible top, new seat covers, and an updated stereo system. Described by the seller as a good driver, this T-Bird is sold with a clean California title in the seller’s name.

Finished from the factory in Frost Turquoise, the car was repainted red prior to the seller’s purchase in 1995. The seller performed a repaint in 2011 in the current red color and was accompanied by some rust repair performed to the lower portion of the body. The 1965 model-year Thunderbirds would be the first to incorporate dual-piston disc brakes at the front wheels, resulting in larger 15″ steel wheels which this example wears with wheel covers and a matching set of Kumho white wall tires.

The soft top is a newer replacement fitted by the seller and features a new electronic sequencer. The car could benefit from new weatherstripping according to the seller along with a tightening of the mirrors.

Interior materials show wear commensurate with the age and mileage of the car with detailed photos displaying scratches on the metal seatbacks, pulling on the interior trim panels and the general condition of the door panels and steering wheel. New seat covers have been installed on the front seats an the stereo has been upgraded with a period-look modern radio and new speakers.

Noted accessories issues include an inoperable clock, power seat, and a constant illumination of the seat belt warning light. The speedometer is a newer replacement and functions as designed, though the 88k miles shown is not an indication of the true mileage which is estimated by the seller at 118k miles.

Paired with a 3-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission, the Z-code 390ci V8 was refreshed in 2014 with new heads, and additional updates performed by the seller over the course of his ownership including new intake manifold, 4-barrel carburetor, radiator, steering pump, dual-master cylinder brake system, and brake lines. Described by the seller as a good driver, the car has been featured in a few local championship parades.

A cold start demonstration can be viewed in the video clip above.

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Auction Result

Winning Bid	USD $20,750 by RbWagon
Auction Ended	December 27, 2017 at 12:10PM PT
Bids	41

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