1960 Ford Thunderbird on 2040-cars
Portland, Oregon, United States
Engine:352 v8
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:gas
For Sale By:owner
Number of Cylinders: eight
Make: Ford
Model: Thunderbird
Warranty: none
Drive Type: automatic
Power Options: Power Windows
Mileage: 73,000
Exterior Color: pink (palm springs rose)
Interior Color: black/ pink
Trim: chrome
1960 thunderbird, vin number DY71Y164977 runs and drives excellent, only 73,000 original miles, this was a barn find from California, so there is no real rust to speak of, there are a couple rust spots here and there, but nothing significant, the color looks to be pink but it is called "palm springs rose" all power windows work, turn signals work, wipers work but are weak, transmission shifts good, has 352 motor, everything as far as I can tell is original. It has new hoses battery and fresh tune up, new belts and air filter, fresh oil change, does not leak any fluids. This is a really nice thunderbird and it does come with the back fender wheel skirts they just pop right on, the interior has some wear and couple tears in the driver and passenger seats, the back is pretty much perfect, no cracks in the glass, also keep in mind you are buying a 52 year old car so it is as is. It has a clean title. The radio is original but does not seem to work, I have not tried to get it working. This can be used as a everyday driver, it has been very dependable. Please Do Not Bid unless you are going to pay, I require a $500 non refundable deposit. And full payment within 3 days. Also I will work with your shipping company if you have one, and I will also work with you untill you can arrange to come get it, if you have any questions you can call me.the reserve is set at a very reasonable price for the thunderbird you will be getting. 503-719-0516. Thank you
On Mar-19-13 at 18:56:45 PDT, seller added the following information:
By the way i am told he first letter in the vin is a "O" so I misread it ,the zero I'm told is for 1960 in the vin number, the thunderbird is all original and a 1960. The hubcaps are not original, and tires are good.
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