1/16/2024 0 Comments 1960 thunderbird mecum![]() The classic Thunderbird has been reimagined through many of the Thunderbird resto-mod for sale. The Thunderbird also had a shorter wheelbase than the other Ford cars and initially ran on a 312 hp 4.8 L V-8 engine block designed by the Mercury division and intended to deliver smooth, steady power. Though the Ford T-bird for sale shared many stylistic elements with other members of the Ford lineup, it had a much sleeker shape, a distinct hood scoop, and a 150-mph speedometer that wasn't built into any other Ford vehicles at the time. In its heyday, the Thunderbird outsold the Corvette by more than 23-to-1. When marketing the Thunderbird, Ford chose to categorize it as a personal vehicle, the first of its kind, highlighting the comfort and convenience as “relaxed sportiness,” rather than speak to the Thunderbird’s formidable performance features. Initially, it was launched in response to Chevrolet’s brand-new Corvette, and it went from design to prototype in less than a year. The Thunderbird was a touted as a luxurious, upscale, sporty two-seat convertible until a backseat was added in 1958. Including the short production run from 2002-2005, Ford manufactured more than 4.4 million Thunderbirds. ![]() From the first two-seater convertibles, the T-bird grew larger until it was downsized for the first time almost 20 years later, perfected for cruising. The Ford T-Bird for sale is essentially the American answer to the grand tourer, optimized for exceptional driving comfort and convenience instead of more precise handling or high-speed performance. ![]() The two-seater convertible, four-seat hardtop, and convertible, as well as pillared sedans and hardtop coupes that held five and six passengers, eventually paved the way for the final generation's return to the traditional two-seat convertible. The long-running vehicle went through eleven distinct generations and was available in tons of body configurations. The Thunderbird was produced from 1955 to 1997 and had a brief revival between 20. Please be sure to call or email before visiting as we do not keep regular hours at our warehouse.The Ford Thunderbird for sale also called the T-bird, marked the start of the personal luxury car. Call Tom or Dave at (407) 428-0116 for vehicle details. Selling at the Mecum car auction Saturday Jan. Title states "odometer exempt" because of age. This vintage square bird is a pleasure to drive and never fails to attract a crowd! Note: Odometer reads 85,355. The engine compartment is very clean, the trunk compartment is excellent and you'll see a 5th Kelsey Hayes wire wheel as a spare. The interior is trimmed in red leather (genuine leather) and the interior show excellent. The chrome, glass and trim are very good to excellent. The body is arrow straight and features beautiful bright red paint. This Thunderbird is in excellent operational condition, It's an outstanding driver. ![]() Also equipped with automatic transmission, air conditioning (works), power steering, power brakes, power windows, power driver seat, leather upholstery, center mount trunk antenna, continental kit, dual mirrors, factory AM radio in dash plus concealed stereo w/cd changer in glove box and Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels with wide whitewall radial tires. Powered by a 352 cubic inch V8 engine with a four barrel carburetor, dual exhaust and an impressive 300 horsepower (factory rating). This Thunderbird features the rare sunroof option along with the "windbreaker rail" which all sunroof cars came with. Only 2,536 were built and because of tow demand and high cost the option was dropped and would not appear again until 1967. In 1960 Ford offered a sunroof option for the Thunderbird.
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