Ford Thunderbird 390 V8 1966
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1966 Ford Thunderbird This 100% Western Washington car was purchased new at Smith-Gandy Ford and is a great example of a ’66 “flairbird” that is ready to float on down the road for a nice Saturday night cruise or a leisurely Sunday drive. She is a trophy winner and will turn heads wherever you go! Power comes from the original Ford 390ci V-8 FE block with new hardened valve seats tied to a 3-speed automatic C-6 transmission flowing to the stock rear-end. The radiator has also been re-cored and the car runs great. The front-end has been completely gone through with new ball joints installed. The interior is in excellent condition with really nice bright work and leather seats. It has full set of gauges that are all functional, as is the unique vertical speedometer. You get in the cockpit by using the classic T-Bird swing away steering column. It has all the options including power brakes, power steering, power windows and original 6-way driver/passenger power seats and a “retro” AM/FM/Cassette radio with power antenna. All glass and chrome inside and out are in good shape as is the headliner. The exterior was professionally painted in Ford Midnight blue with no major dings or flaws and looks great. The bumpers have been re-chromed and all of the stainless is in excellent condition. The trunk looks like the day it rolled off the assembly line with its new liner and right behind it are the ultra-cool sequential turn signals. This car just floats down the road like a dream! We have sold a lot of Thunderbirds over the years and you will be hard pressed to find a nicer one at this price anywhere. Offered at $19,995.00! This car is being sold for a collector in the Seattle, Washington area.
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1966 Ford Thunderbird 390 V8 is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Arlington by Classical Gas for $19995.
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Car type : Car Make : Ford Model : Thunderbird Model Version : 390 V8 Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1966 Location : Arlington
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About Ford
Ford, founded in 1902, has arguably changed the history of automotive world more than any other car manufacturer by introducing the first people's car Model T in 1908. They had produced more than 15 million cars by the end of the production in 1927, by which T had become obsolete.Ford launched the first low priced V8 engine powered car in 1932. 1932 V8 was an instant hit with superior handling and performance to many far more expansive cars of the day. No wonder 32 V8 Ford has become such a favourite among hot rodders around the world with 32 Deuce coupe as their icon.
During the war Ford completely shut down civilian vehicle production to dedicate all its resources to the Allied war efforts (1942-45) They used to build B-24 bombers, aircraft engines, jeeps, M-4 tanks, military trucks and Bren-gun carriers and more than 30,000 super-charged Rolls Royce Merlin V-12 engines for Mosquito and Lancaster bombers as well as P-51 Mustang fighters. After the war Ford cars in the USA got bigger and flashier along with their competitors. In the 60's Ford was back in the forefront again when introducing their commercial hit Mustang in 1964. Mustang was so popular the competition had to follow Ford's example and the ponycar phenomenon took over the US. Over the years the ponies grew some muscles until the oil crisis kill finally killed them off.
In the sixties Ford rushed into international motor sports scene with a fury. After unsuccessful Ferrari takeover, when Enzo Ferrari had cut the deal off with Henry Ford II making the latter absolutely boil with fury, Ford turned to Lola in UK to produce a Ferrari beating long distance racer after. The collaboration between Ford and Lola created the mighty Ford GT40 that absolutely beat Ferrari in Le Mans 24 numerous times.
In Europe, Ford introduced some of the most epic race and rally cars of the 60's based on humble family sedans; Cortina GT, Lotus Cortina, Escort Twin Cam, and Escort 1600RS with the iconic Cosworth BDA engines.
Today classic Fords are extremely popular with enthusiasts and a great selection of classic Fords can be found for sale at www.ClassicDigest.com