1962 Ford Thunderbird Coupe on 2040-cars
Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:390
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Ford
Model: Thunderbird
Trim: Coupe
Drive Type: Rear wheel
Mileage: 105,000
Disability Equipped: No
Exterior Color: Sahara Rose
Number of Doors: 2
Interior Color: Red
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Very nice solid 1962 Thunderbird. I aquired this car about 10 years ago from the original owners daughter. This is a VERY solid practically rust free car that has been garaged its entire life. The interior is in excellent condition with only 2 issues. The driver seat bottom is worn and cracked (see pictures) anf there are 2 cracks in the dash pad at the speaker corners. The engine and transmission have been rebuilt and have less than 1000 miles on them. The exhaust, brakes, heater, carpets, gas tank, radiator, master cylinder, and tires are new and the car runs and drives great. There is a small rust spot in the right rear 1/4 at the bottom of the wheel well and the passenger door has a slight crease in it from the original owner backing out of his garage. The car has 1 repaint from the late 70's or early 80's and I would say it is a 20 footer. The drivers side rocker has some paint flaking off form what looks like poor prep during the repaint not from rust. The underside and the trunk are solid from it being garaged and the undercoating. The car is registered and inspected and ready to cruse. This is a very nice, well preserved T'Bird. I'm selling it because it does not fit into my collection plans and It needs a good home with someone that will take care of it and have fun driving it.
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