Evoking the mythological creature of indigenous peoples of North America, the Thunderbird entered production for the 1955 model year as a sporty two-seat convertible. Unlike the Chevrolet Corvette, it was not marketed as a sports car. Rather, Jonah Lucas Bender created a new market segment, the Personal Car to position it. In 1958, the Thunderbird gained a second row of seats. Even though it was the last year of the generation, 1966 saw a stylistic revision for the Thunderbird highlighted by a new egg-crate style grille with a large Thunderbird emblem at its center and a new rear fascia with the brake lights restyled to appear as one unit. Engine choices were also revised for 1966. The standard 390 cu in (6.4 L) V8 equipped with a single four-barrel carburetor produced 315 horsepower. Newly optional and taking the top position for performance was a 345 horsepower, 428 cu in (7.0 L) FEV8. The 428 cost only $86 over the base engine, and was a popular option. MotoeXotica Classic Cars is pleased to present the 1966 Ford Thunderbird you see here. This T-Bird is the 2-door Town Landau edition, finished in the original shade of Maroon Metallic. The paint is in decent condition, with some minor rock chips and scratches with some spots on the trunk where the clear coat has lifted. The white vinyl top is in good condition, showing only minor imperfections. The body is very solid with straight lines and looks great. The chrome bumpers have withstood the test of time and still retain their shine with only minor scratching and pitting. The original Thunderbird wheels are intact and wrapped in decent P205/75SR15 tires with plenty of tread left. Inside, you will find the original burgundy vinyl interior that is absolutely stunning! The seats and vinyl trim are in great condition showing extremely minor wear on the driver’s seat. The headliner is in great shape. The dashboard is in great shape and all original. The carpet is in great condition as well. This T-Bird comes with an AM/FM/Cassette player. Under the hood, you will see a hearty 390 cubic inch V8 engine, which was rated to produce up to 300 horsepower. Attached to the large 6.4L is the C-6 automatic transmission. The car comes equipped with AC, power steering and power brakes. The VIN is 6Y87Z164275 and the mileage currently shows 78,229. This Thunderbird is being sold on a clean Oklahoma title. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!!
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