1960 Ford Thunderbird

History

The Thunderbird ("T-Bird"), was an automobile manufactured by the Ford Motor Company in the United States over eleven model generations from 1955 through 2005. When introduced, it created the market niche eventually known as the personal luxury car.

Although the Thunderbird had been considered a rousing success, Ford executives—particularly Robert McNamara – felt that the car's position as a two-seater restricted its sales potential. As a result, the car was redesigned as a four-seater for 1958. Though retaining a design as a two-door hardtop coupe/convertible, the new Thunderbird was considerably larger than the previous generation.

The new Thunderbird began a sales momentum previously unseen with the car. It was also history-making, becoming the first individual model line to earn Motor Trend "Car of the Year" honors. For 1960, the Thunderbird was given another new grille and other minor stylistic changes along with a newly optional manually operated sunroof for hardtop models.

VIN 0Y71J119314

Ultra rare 1960 Thunderbird “J” Code, 1 of only 3,900 produced in 1960.  Totally restored to its rare original color of Sultana Turquoise with Corinthian White top and matching Turquoise “leather” interior.

The J Code indicates the rare 430ci V8 (numbers matching), which was rebuilt and a dress-up kit was added; the valves were hardened to use lead-free gasoline mated to the original automatic transmission. This vehicle has just 81,000 original miles.

Mechanics

Numbers Matching 430ci V8

New Exhaust System

New Suspension Components

Power Steering

Power Brakes

Original Automatic Transmission

Ford 9” Rear End

Springs in Good Shape

New Gabriel Red Rider Gas Shocks

Good Looking Wires

Body

Rare Original Color “Sultana Turquoise”

Corinthian White Top

Good Looking Undercoating

Beautiful Chrome

Good Looking Stainless

Great Looking Door Jams and Lips

Doors Fit Great

Awesome Looking Trim

All New Rubber

Trunk Fits Great

Original Floorboards

Frame Is In Awesome Shape

Bushings Are in Good Shape

Wheel Wells In Great Shape

215/75/14 Wide Whites

Good Looking Paint On The Roof Of The Trunk

Interior

Great looking Door Panel

Good Looking Anodized Aluminum

Great Looking Chrome

Steering Wheel Is In Good Shape

New Headliner

Carpet Looks Good

New Looking Back Seat

Trunk Finished With The Period Correct 1960 T Bird Trunk Panels

Body Matching Turquoise Leather Interior

Am Radio

Wipers Work

Horn Works

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