Matching whitewall tire for a spare on a painted rim. The components look like new- the top rams, top frame, latches, wiring, cables etc. TRUNK COMPARTMENT: The entire compartment is restored beautifully. The engine bay is painted gloss turquoise. Reproduction battery with a disconnect switch. Correct chrome valve covers, restored air cleaner. Every component looks clean- the brackets, hardware, pulleys etc. Door panels look new, they are very stylish, I could hang one in my office! Carpet was replaced and has correct sewn edges, reproduction mats.ĮNGINE COMPARTMENT: Restored to original, detailed for show. The seats are recushioned and upholstered. The console is restored, upgraded speaker and it holds the power window switches. Dash area is extra clean- gauges, bezels, heater controls, glovebox, etc. The turquoise matches the paint spot on, the white is a great accent. Bright white top, the weatherstrips were replaced. The retractable top is working properly, that is an impressive engineering accomplishment. Powder coated wire wheels with spinners caps on bright whitewall tires. Mirror and handles look new, correct antenna. Original Sultana Turquoise paint really is sharp. This one especially!ĮXTERIOR: Excellent body it is straight and the panels fit spot on. The "square birds" have a distinctive beauty like no other. Wow, it is pleasing on the eyes, great colors. The sellers also just installed a new fuel pump and fresh gas to deal with what happened during storage.Stunning good looks! Quality and condition A++. The seller tells us that the brakes are good and that it has a nice set of radial tires installed. The one in this car is said to run and drive well, and that the transmission shifts correctly. Here’s the source of that burbling–the 185 horsepower (I should note that Ford calls it 350 in the advertising videos), 352 cubic inch V8. I used to joke with him about his “burblemobile” and how input to the steering wheel was like sending a message to the engine room. But I have to admit that I enjoyed driving it–a lot! My uncle had a 1960 Thunderbird convertible that I was lucky enough to drive once honestly, it felt like steering a motorboat compared to the Triumphs I was used to. The interior is similar to the car not pristine but perfectly adequate for a weekend (or more) driver. The ad spots are incredible products of their time! Please, if you have a few minutes, take a look at these original Ford 2-minute advertisements here and here touting the car as the “World’s Most Wanted Car” to get a real feel for how the Thunderbird was positioned by Ford’s marketing personnel. What a great profile! With all the jet fighter like touches and the wrap around windshield, this Thunderbird is absolutely a product of its time. While most of it looks solid, there are some rusty spots around the edges of the car. To their credit, the seller includes lots of clear pictures, so you know exactly what you are getting into if you’re considering the car. You can also see some of the spots of rust, for example just above the corners of the rear bumper. The Lincoln wheels don’t really do it for me, but that’s easy enough to change if you feel the same way. The big bird is located in Marlboro, New Jersey. Despite being not pristine, perhaps you may think this 1960 Thunderbird deserves the moniker the ad mavens gave it at the time as “The World’s Most Wanted Car”? More about that later–but for now, this Corinthian White example is for sale here on eBay, where bidding is currently at only $1,975 and there’s no reserve.
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