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Ford Thunderbird 390 V8 1961

Allmän beskrivning : BEAUTIFUL T-BIRD! GREAT PAINT/CHROME, 390 W/ AUTO RUNS VERY SMOOTH, SUPER NICE!

The Square 'Bird was out, and the Bullet 'Bird was born in 1961 and the Jet Age kicked into high gear. If you're a fan, then this awesome 1961 Ford Thunderbird hardtop will certainly appeal to you. Spectacularly restored all out of proportion to its value, it's one of the best hardtop 'Birds we've seen in years.
These cars are suddenly seeing some big gains in the market and we have to admit that the practicality and beauty of the hardtop has really made this car grow on us. It's just gorgeous! OK, so the car was originally Raven black, but it was recently refinished in sizzling bright red that looks great on the sleek Thunderbird bodywork. It shines up beautifully and has that classic early-60s look, making it easy to imagine this car on the streets of Miami or L.A. back in the day, going someplace glamorous. All the trim was recently re-chromed, a pricey proposition for a car with this much brightwork, but you'll surely agree that the grille, bumpers, and particularly those side streaks on the rear quarters are what really make this car special. The Thunderbird badges still have simulated turquoise inlays to tie it to its heritage, and the fender skirts make it look long, low, and sleek. There's just no angle from which this car doesn't look like a million bucks.
The matching code 55 red interior gives this Bullet 'Bird a sophisticated look. The upholstery is new, including seat covers, carpets, and door panels, all of which replicate the original stuff in an authentic way. The big news in '61 was the addition of the "swing away" steering wheel, which moves the wheel inboard when you pull the shifter handle towards you, making ingress and egress a snap. Other firsts for the '61 Thunderbird include the floating rear-view mirror, which may seem commonplace today, but this was the first time it was seen in public. The seats are firm and comfortable, and as Ford's top-of-the-line personal luxury car, this 'Bird is loaded with options like power windows and a power driver's seat. The wide center console has slick storage in the center and it neatly divides the front seat area into two symmetrical cockpits that are ultra-stylish, even today. Few cars can rival the big 'Bird's road manners, making it an ideal choice for long road trips, particularly with the massive trunk that includes a full-sized spare tire, just in case.
A 390 cubic inch V8 was the only choice in '61, and as far as we can tell, this is the car's original, numbers-matching powerplant. It's been extensively detailed to look authentic, although the chrome valve covers are a bit of an upgrade that wasn't on the menu in '61. However, the big air cleaner is correct, the expansion tank on the cooling system is pure 1960s Ford performance, and there's even a solvent bag mounted on the inner fender. In fact, please check out how clean those inner fenders are and how thorough the repaint was, since everything shines up well. Underneath it's clean, but not detailed for show and you can see that the car has led an easy life. A new dual exhaust system gives it a fantastic sound, the gas tank has been recently replaced, there are new bushings in the suspension, and it rides on a set of gorgeous chrome wire wheels with wide whitewall radials for a classic look.
This Thunderbird represents a ton of first-class sheetmetal for not a lot of cash. You haven't lived until you've had a Thunderbird in your garage. Call today!

Features : AM Radio, Defrost, Heat, Tilt Wheel, Vinyl Interior, Power Brakes, Power Seats, Power Steering, Power Windows

http://www.streetsideclassics.com/vehicles/2280-dfw/1961-ford-thunderbird

1961 Ford Thunderbird 390 V8 is listed såld on ClassicDigest in Fort Worth by Streetside Classics for $26995.

 

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Karosstyp : Personbil Märke : Ford Modell : Thunderbird Modellversion : 390 V8 Motorvolym : 0.0 Årsmodell : 1961 Karosstyp : Coupé Läge : Dallas/Fort Worth

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Ford, som grundades 1902, har utan tvekan förändrat historien om bilvärlden mer än någon annan biltillverkare genom att införa de första folkbilen Modell T 1908. De hade producerat mer än 15 miljoner bilar i slutet av produktionen 1927, genom vilket T hade blivit föråldrade.

Ford lanserade den första lågpris V8-motor driven bil 1932. 1932 V8 var en omedelbar hit med överlägsen hantering och prestanda för många betydligt mer expansiva bilar av dagen. Inte undra på 32 V8 Ford har blivit en sådan favorit bland heta rodders runt om i världen med 32 Deuce Coupe som sin ikon.

Under kriget Ford helt stänga civil bilproduktionen att ägna alla sina resurser till de allierade krigsansträngningarna (1942-1945) De används för att bygga B-24 bombplan, flygmotorer, jeepar, M-4 stridsvagnar, militära lastbilar och Bren-gun bärare och mer än 30.000 super laddade Rolls Royce Merlin V-12 motorer till Mosquito och Lancaster bombplan samt P-51 Mustang fighters. Efter kriget Ford bilar i USA blev större och flashier tillsammans med sina konkurrenter. I 60: s Ford var tillbaka i förgrunden igen när man inför deras kommersiella hit Mustang 1964. Mustang var så populär tävlingen var tvungen att följa Fords exempel och ponycar fenomenet tog över USA. Under åren ponnyer växte några muskler tills oljekrisen döda äntligen dödat dem.

På sextiotalet rusade Ford i internationell motorsport scenen med en raseri. Efter misslyckade Ferrari övertagande, då Enzo Ferrari hade klippt affären av med Henry Ford II gör det senare absolut koka av vrede, vände Ford till Lola i Storbritannien för att producera en Ferrari slog långdistans racer efter. Samarbetet mellan Ford och Lola skapade den mäktiga Ford GT40 som absolut slog Ferrari i Le Mans 24 flera gånger.

I Europa införde Ford några av de mest episka race och rallybilar av 60-talet som bygger på ödmjuka familj sedaner; Cortina GT, Lotus Cortina, Escort Twin Cam, och Escort 1600RS med de ikoniska Cosworth BDA motorer.

Idag klassiska Fords är mycket populär bland entusiaster och ett stort urval av klassiska Fords finns till försäljning på www.ClassicDigest.com