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60 Thunderbird, A Real Head Turner, Red Interior, Ready To Cruise! on 2040-cars

US $16,500.00
Year:1960 Mileage:125000
Location:

San Diego, California, United States

San Diego, California, United States
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The Ford Thunderbird debuted in 1955 as Ford’s entry into the two seat sports car created by Chevrolet Corvette.  The Thunderbird was always about STYLE, and the clean styling, creature comforts and V8 refinement made it a sales success.  The Thunderbird was only available as a convertible, but a distinctive removable hardtop with circular portholes was available and was a popular option.

The Ford Thunderbird was Ford’s answer to the Chevrolet Corvette, but the Corvette never strayed far from its two seat sports car concept.  The Thunderbird would soon add a hardtop coupe version, a back seat and even two more doors as the do-everything personal car for Ford over the years.  It always provided decent performance along with a dash of style.

1960 Thunderbird.

Hardtop, white exterior, red interior, white wall tires.
Brand new paint, top to bottom.

The frame has all been painted and under coated.
The car, with the exception of the paint, is mostly original.  The interior is in excellent condition, has been well maintained over the years. The engine compartment is clean,  almost like it came off of the showroom floor.  All original engine compartment paint. This car has not been modified.

The car is a daily driver, new trunk kit, under carriage has been painted, some window gaskets on car replaced. New dash.  This is a running Thunderbird that is ready to drive today.

It glides down the Freeway.

The car has approx. 125,000 miles, no smoke, doesn't leak or burn oil.
Chrome is in very good condition inside and out

352 engine
Automatic transmission
Full power                                                                                                      
Factory radio
Power assist wipers
Fender skirts

Glass in excellent condition

Work recently done:
New paint
New interior sound proofing and carpet
New dash
New carpet

Car completely serviced:
tune up
completely detailed
new dual exhaust
radiator
water pump
heater core
brakes
starter
generator
carburetor rebuilt

 

Remember, this car is 53 years old and is in no way perfect.  It does have a few very minor imperfections and squeaks.

 

By placing a bid on this vehicle, you are entering into a legal and binding contract to purchase the described vehicle. We reserve the right to cancel all existing bids and end the auction early should the                          item not be available for sale. We reserve the right to sell the item in the local market.

 

Seller is responsible for picking up the vehicle and all shipping costs.

 

We encourage the buyer to make a thorough, independent inspection and investigation to verify the accuracy of any claims to originality, history, condition, equipment or other information provided prior to the purchase.  The vehicle is being sold with NO WARRANTY.  AS IS, WHERE IS condition.

 

Ask all questions; request all photos prior to purchasing the car.

 

No refunds or exchanges.  All sales are final and binding.

 

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