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1971 Ford Thunderbird Base Sedan 4-door 7.0l on 2040-cars

Year:1971 Mileage:89717
Location:

Midland, Texas, United States

Midland, Texas, United States

Have a nice 1971 for Thunderbird for sale. Was planning on fixing it up and cruising it, but just don't have the time.  
Need the money to fix up my truck.

Purchased it last summer at an estate sale in Nebraska. The owner was a retired mechanic that bought the car new and drove it until he couldn't drive anymore and the car was parked in the late 80's early 90's in a barn.  There it sat for 20+ years.

I purchased it and had it taken to a local shop where they rebuilt the carburetor and cleaned the fuel lines and tank. It started, ran, and drove from there to my parents house awaiting me to come pick it up. This was last fall.
Now it cranks over, fires, but will not stay running for longer than 2 minutes. Not sure if it is a timing issue or vacuum leak. Might even be something else, but I don't have any experience with old car repair.
While in Nebraska the old brake lines cracked and car will no longer hold brake fluid. 
It also has some rust behind the rear quarter panels, but overall the body is in good shape and solid. The interior is amazing!!

It has the original 429 Thunderjet Big Block V8. The cousin to the Boss 429 and 429 Cobra Jet. Kaase Engines uses these blocks to make their Boss 429 Racing Engines.

This TBird is loaded with options. Power Windows, Power Drivers Seat, Cruise Control (buttons on steering wheel), Automatic Climate Control, and many more. Most I didn't even know were available in 1971.

$500 deposit and contact me to arrange pick up (payment) of car within 48 hours after auction end.  Will need to have car picked up within 2 weeks of auction end.  Car does not run and will need to be towed from Midland, Texas.  I will release Title once the payment has posted to my account.  I have clear Nebraska Title, Registration, and Insurance on the T-Bird.

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