They even installed new interior carpet and front bucket seat upholstery. They would also have the transmission resealed, new brake master cylinder & booster installed, wheel bearings, new front and rear shocks, new exhaust, u-joints, and more! This would ensure the new owner could confidently drive her new treasure anywhere they desired without fear of mechanical issues. along with new engine paint and factory presentation stickers. While out, it would receive new main and rod bearings, new water pump, starter, fuel pump, alternator, belts/hoses, motor mounts, rebuilt power steering unit, all new gaskets, rebuilt carburetor, plugs, wires, etc. This began with pulling the engine for a complete detailing. They would contribute much to bring the car back to a show level appearance as they attended regular car gatherings during the driving season. These new owners found the car to be outstanding driving condition, just needing a freshening of the now 14-year-old restored car. It would be completely stripped to bare metal, receiving an outstanding refinish of the exterior paint, along with, an entire rebuild over the course of 14 months! This particular classic Thunderbird would trade hands a few times since, then finding its way to new Waterford, Minnesota owners in July 2003, with this car completing the “hers” portion of their his/hers collection. The restoration was carried out by Gold Eagle Enterprises in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin under the supervision of John Bohdalik when the vehicle showed 83,000 miles.
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The records included date back to late 1982, including the full restoration receipts that began in December 1987 and completed in February 1989. This splendid Thunderbird comes with a tremendous amount of past documentation and service history to support it has been in loving hands for many decades.
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Offered here is an exceptional 1965 Ford Thunderbird Convertible finished in a model only color of Patrician Green (U) over correct Turquoise Vinyl (27) interior with White convertible top! This stand out classic Ford features its original 390ci V8 under the hood with Cruise-O-Matic transmission along with a long list of options to include power front disc brakes, power steering, power 4-way drivers seat, power windows, vacuum power door locks, hazard flasher, tilt-a-way steering column, remote driver's mirror, Studiosonic AM/FM radio with rear seat speaker, passenger side outside mirror, Day/Night interior mirror, electric clock, windshield washer, 1” whitewall tires, and full disc wheel covers! This meant only 6,846 Thunderbird Convertibles would find garages in 1965, making them exceedingly hard to acquire today!ĭetails About Our Available Ford Thunderbird: This may have come from the success of the sensational new sporty Mustang hitting showrooms in 1965. The end was coming near for a Thunderbird in convertible form with 1966 being the final chance to order one. The 390ci V8 remained the standard powerplant for all Thunderbirds making 300 horsepower paired with a 3-speed automatic transmission. Also new for 1965 were standard power front disc brakes aiding in superior stopping power. The popular sequential rear turn signals were incorporated in 1965 which illuminated three individual sections towards the direction you were turning, made even more famous as an attribute on Carol Shelby's GT Mustangs. It maintained the quad headlights and wheelbase of the previous design with similar grill and bumpers. The newly revised fourth generation Thunderbird hit the streets in 1964 showcasing crisper body lines, squaring off at the fenders at the front and rear. We are proud to offer for sale a very nicely documented 1965 Thunderbird Convertible with many factory features to include power seat, power windows, power locks, power steering & brakes, tilt-a-way steering column, remote mirror, AM/FM radio, and more! This beautiful classic Thunderbird comes with all ownership & service records from 1982 to present! Truly a wonderful example that has been beautifully restored inside and out! Excellent driver!īrief History About The Ford Thunderbird:
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