This Ford Thunderbird (1967-1971) got away, but there are more like it here.

1968 Ford Thunderbird Two-Door Landau Coupe

Bid to $6,400 on 12/17/21

1968 Ford Thunderbird Two-Door Landau Coupe

This 1968 Ford Thunderbird is a two-door Landau coupe that was first ordered through Ford’s Charlotte, North Carolina sales district, and was recently acquired by the selling dealer from the family of its reported original owner. Power is from a 429ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission, and the car was repainted in its current shade of tan during prior ownership. Features include Parchment vinyl upholstery, a lowered suspension, front disc brakes, 16″ alloy wheels, retractable headlight covers, and an AM/FM stereo. Work conducted in preparation for the sale included servicing the headlight covers, fluid changes, and replacement of the carburetor, water pump, thermostat, battery, fuel lines, and ignition components. This fifth-generation Thunderbird is offered by the selling dealer with a build sheet, service records, and a North Carolina title.

This example was delivered from the factory in Meadowlark Yellow (W) with a vinyl roof, and it was repainted in what the selling dealer believes is Dodge Sandstone Tan under prior ownership. Equipment includes hideaway headlights, sequential tail lights, and body-color treatments for the trim and bumpers.

Basketweave 16″ alloy wheels sourced from a Ford Crown Victoria model are fitted with a mix of Goodyear and Michelin tires. Disc brakes are fitted up front, and the car rides on a lowered suspension.

The cabin features seats upholstered in Parchment vinyl with matching door panels as well as black carpet and dashboard treatments. Additional features include an AM/FM stereo, manually operated windows, fold-down armrests for the front and rear occupants, and rear accent lights. Wear and rips are present on the driver’s portion of the front seat, and a rear passenger window crank requires re-installation.

Instrumentation consists of a 120-mph speedometer, a clock, an ammeter, and gauges for oil pressure, fuel level, and coolant temperature. The five-digit odometer shows 92k miles, and the selling dealer notes the fuel-level gauge and driver’s window are inoperative.

The N-code 429ci Thunder Jet V8 is equipped with a Holley carburetor, and factory-rated output was 360 horsepower with 480 lb-ft of torque when new. The engine is equipped with an electric cooling fan, and work by the selling dealer in preparation for the sale included an oil change, coolant flush, a transmission service, and replacement of the carburetor, right-side exhaust manifold, water pump, thermostat, power steering pump, battery, fuel lines, and ignition components. The selling dealer notes engine oil and power steering fluid leaks.

Additional photos are presented in the gallery below showing the suspension, brakes, and driveline as well as underbody corrosion.

The vehicle warranty number reveals that the car is a 1968 Thunderbird two-door Landau built at the Wixom, Michigan plant and powered by a 429ci V8 with a four-barrel carburetor. The data plate shown above decodes as follows:

Body 65D – Thunderbird two-door Landau
Color W – Meadowlark Yellow exterior
Trim 4UB – Parchment vinyl upholstery
Date 05D – April 05 build date
DSO 22 – Charlotte, North Carolina sales district
Axle 3 – 2.80:1 rear axle ratio
Trans U – C6 automatic transmission

A build sheet and service records are depicted in the gallery below.

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Auction Result

High Bid	USD $6,400 (Reserve Not Met)
Auction Ended	December 17, 2021 at 2:56PM PT
Bids	6

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