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Absolutely Gorgeous One Of A Kind Thunderbird Convertible on 2040-cars

Year:1961 Mileage:24357 Color: Gray /
 Red
Location:

Wilmette, Illinois, United States

Wilmette, Illinois, United States
Advertising:
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:390
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Transmission:Automatic
VIN: 1y73z124990 Year: 1961
Make: Ford
Model: Thunderbird
Options: Convertible
Trim: Convertible
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Drive Type: Rear wheel
Exterior Color: Gray
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Red
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 8
Mileage: 24,357
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

For sale is my drop dead gorgeous, beautiful 61 thunderbird convertible.  If this car isn't the nicest 61 around I'd be very surprised.  Super rare nautilus gray with red interior, and gorgeous.  If u don't like attention, oohs and ahhs, this isn't the car for u.  Rebuilt 390, runs fantastic, no issues.  Just spent 1 k changing every gasket possible.  All gauges work, ac works and is ice cold.  Top mechanism performs flawlessly.  Slaves, cylinders etc all rebuilt.  Paint is flawless.  Absolutely gorgeous metallic gray.  Interior the same.  No rips, tears in seats,or dash.  Took an am-fm from a 63 and installed it in this car.  Works perfectly.  Original am radio is included although it needs to be repaired.  This car has won more awards than I can describe....best paint, best of show, best ford, etc..... She took second in the VTCI intl convention in 2010.  Tires new,  alternator installed for better charging, have the original generator if desired.  Engine bay spotless.   She spent the first 46 yrs of life in Texas until the owner got sick at which time it came to illinois in 2006.  I have receipts for all work done dating back to the  90's.  There's not much more I can describe about this car.  It is not your ordinary bird, it is truly spectacular.   It has been lovingly cared for and driven mostly to shows.  In August 2013, she was included in the Geneva IL concours d'elegance, quite an honor.  It kills me to let her go but I'm thinning out the herd these days.  Just sold my jaguar yesterday.  I would like it to go to an appreciative home.  The car is so gorgeous that JIm Powers, who Was on the design team on the car, wanted to buy it and put it in his collection.  I have a picture of him with the car.  He's abt 90 yrs old!  Feel free to contact me with questions or to discuss an offer.  Look at the pics and decide for yourself.   Thanks and good luck!

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