1968 Ford Thunderbird Base Hardtop 2-door 7.0l on 2040-cars
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
This is a 1968 Ford Thunderbird in great condition and all original! The body is in great shape, the car was originally silver but was painted maroon about 5 years ago, The paint job was thorough and the door panels and under hood and trunk were painted as well. The vinyl top was replaced 3 years ago and is in excellent condition with no sags or tears. The body overall is almost entirely rust free. There is a small spot of surface rust over the right rear tire nor larger than a quarter.
The interior of the car is all original and includes power windows (all working) and an air conditioner. The seats are all black leather and in great shape. There are two cracks in the leather each about 1 inch long on the passenger seat but the rest of the seats are like new. Under the hood of the car is a ford V8 7.0L 429 Thunderjet with dual exhaust and a 4 barrel holly carburetor. The car is fast and runs very smooth. It has 146,000 original miles and has been regularly serviced with no issues. The engine was recently tuned and turns over no matter the outdoor temperature. The only technical issues I have had with it are wiring related and just with the taillights. The brake reverse and turn signals work just fine but the taillights fail to come on from time to time, this however does not effect the headlights or high beams. Things that have been recently replaced are the starter, battery, front window motors, and turn signal sequencer. The whole transmission was re-sealed about two years ago and seems to be doing well. I have many of the original documents associated with the car and am the 3rd owner. I really enjoyed having the car but have recently been forced to give it up. |
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