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Up for auction is a fully equipped/optioned 1963 Ford Thunderbird with full power, brakes, power steering, cruise-a-matic automatic transmission, Acutrack posi differential gearing, power windows, AC, dual exhaust, factory tinted windows, original wheel covers, fender skirts, 390 cu inch engine, 4bbl carburetor, bucket seats & console, and other non listed items. The car has been stored on my RV pad under cover. The pictures, what you see is what you get including 20 years of dust. Although the original owner said it had only 52,130 original miles on it when I purchased the vehicle it now shows 53,707 and when I titled the vehicle in Nevada on May19 1995 I titled it at 153,687 as the DMV would not accept 53,687. If you do the math, I drove the vehicle 20 miles in 20 years. I purchased the car in 1994 from the original owner who garaged it in Tacoma Washington. Shortly thereafter, my brother and myself drove the car to its new home in Las Vegas Nevada as I felt dry air would peserve the vehicle with my intention of someday restoring the car to like new condition. The vehicle was prepared for storage emptying the carburetor, fuel tank, radiator and engine block of antifreeze. I was 43 then and time has passed quickly and I cannot see selling it for parts. Looking on Ebay, the parts are worth more than the car but this vehicle could be a running and driving classic for someone and people love to see them on the road. What I can say about our trip south on I-5 20 years ago was the car ran and drove perfect. What we did find was the engine didn't burn oil rather both the engine and power steering leaked about 1/2 quart each as the seals had dried up over the years sitting in the owners garage. The gentleman from who I purchased the car was older than I'am today did maintain the car and would go out into the garage, start the vehicle, let it run for a few minutes, then turn it off. The moisture from running collected in the exhaust system and damaged it so prior to our trip in 1994 I had 4 new tires put on and a complete new exhaust system installed by Midas which is still under warrenty today. I purchased the car as its never been in an accident or hit. All the bumpers are straight, front and rear, body gaps, fender skirts, doors, hood, trunk gaps all match perfect and are spaced the same either open or closed. Door hinges are tight(not loose) as many cars with wear. All the stainless is perfect and could use a polishing. The bumpers although straight, for a perfect restoration, would need to be re-cromed as the crome is beginning to pit or blacken in places mostly above the exhaust ports. The wheel covers are original and have not been removed since 1993 when I had the tires replaced new. The vehicle is as it was when it rolled down the assembly line in 1963 as nothing has been removed nor parts replaced. I believe the paint was re-done prior to me having it but I cannot verify it as they did quality work. The interior needs to be re-done to include the headliner as all has either cracked or dried due to our dry climate. You get the 20+ years of dust accumlation as you can see and that is free. Being honest, you will not be disappointed in buying this vehicle. I offer a complete money back guarantee. If in anyway you are not completely satisfied or I have misrepresented this vehicle in anyway your money will be refunded no questions asked.... period. If you have ever driven a 1963 Thunderbird you will find they are pure Luxury with the swing over steering wheel and they float on the open road. On I-5 we had her up to 90mph and didn't realize it until we looked at the speedometer. Upon close of auction, a deposit of $100.00 secures the vehicle. The balance either in cash or certified cashiers check is due when the vehicle is either shipped or picked-up locally. Should you have any questions feel free to call me at (702)453-4737 PST ....Douglas.....Thanks For Looking

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BMW Neue Klasse X revealed, 2025 Mini Countryman JCW and SE driven | Autoblog Podcast #824

Fri, Mar 22 2024

In this episode of the Autoblog Podcast, Editor-in-ChiefÂ Greg Migliore is joined by Senior Editor Jeremy Korzeniewski. In the news, BMW revealed the Neue Klasse X EV, Jeep Wrangler drops the V8, Ford Mustang gets a 810-horsepower supercharger kit and Shell leans into EV charging. We look back on the life and designs of Marcello Gandini. We discuss the various automatic shifters that are now on the market. We talk about driving the Mercedes-Benz CLA, as well as the 2025 Mini Countryman JCW and the electric Countryman SE. Finally, we help a listener pick a newish truck or SUV for around $40,000 in this week's "Spend My Money" segment. Send us your questions for the Mailbag and Spend My Money at: Podcast@Autoblog.com. Autoblog Podcast #824 Get The Podcast Apple Podcasts – Subscribe to the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes Spotify Â– Subscribe to the Autoblog Podcast on Spotify RSS Â– Add the Autoblog Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator MP3 Â– Download the MP3 directly Rundown BMW Vision Neue Klasse X Revealed: Looking to the past to build a better future Jeep Wrangler bids farewell to the V8 with 2024 Rubicon 392 Final Edition Ford Performance supercharger kit gets Mustang 810 hp with a warranty Shell to unload 1,000 retail locations in pivot to EV charging Marcello Gandini dies at 85. Here's a look at some of his famous designs A discussion on automatic shifters Cars we're driving 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 4Matic 2025 Mini Countryman JCW and SE Spend My Money Feedback Email Â– Podcast@Autoblog.com Review the show on Apple Podcasts Autoblog is now live on your smart speakers and voice assistants with the audio Autoblog Daily Digest. Say Â“Hey Google, play the news from AutoblogÂ” or "Alexa, open Autoblog" to get your favorite car website in audio form every day. A narrator will take you through the biggest stories or break down one of our comprehensive test drives. Related video: Design/Style Green Podcasts BMW Ford Jeep Mercedes-Benz MINI Electric Luxury Performance

10 automakers shack up in Detroit hotel to talk Takata airbags

Sun, Dec 14 2014

Since Takata has decided not to take the lead concerning potential issues with its airbag inflators, the automakers have. Perhaps that's unsurprising, since it's the automakers, not Takata, that will take a beating on the dealership floor if consumers decide its models are a health hazards. The Detroit News reports that Toyota, Honda, General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Mazda, BMW, Nissan, Mitsubishi and Subaru met in a hotel conference room near the Detroit Metropolitan Airport last week to sort out a way to understand the technical issues involved. So far, faulty airbag inflators have been ruled the cause of five deaths and 50 injuries around the world, but neither Takata nor investigators understands exactly why the inflators are malfunctioning. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently asked Takata to issue a national recall, Takata declined, citing a minuscule failure rate and the fact that it's still investigating the issue. Toyota and Honda then made an industry-wide appeal for "a coordinated, comprehensive testing program" that would pinpoint the problem inflators and get them replaced, and that's what the Detroit meeting was about. Numerous issues, however, will make this a long row to hoe: simply getting the parts to replace the nearly 20 million inflators in cars recalled around the world so far - even working with other suppliers - will take a years, but more importantly, no one knows if the replacement inflators currently being installed will suffer the same issue. Answers will hopefully come quickly with Takata, the ten automakers and NHTSA all independently investigating the problem.

Ford Recalls '13 Escape For 11th Time

Fri, Aug 15 2014

Only in dealer showrooms for two years now, the 2013 Ford Escape has already been recalled for safety hazards 11 times. The most recent recall for the beleaguered vehicle came Friday, when the company announced it was recalling almost 160,000 Escapes and Focus ST hatchbacks from the '13 and '14 model years because of a wiring problem that could cause the engine to stall. Caused by a faulty wiring harness, Ford said the defect could result in reduced power, hesitation or outright stalling. The company said it knew of no crashes or injuries caused by the flaw. Customers affected will be notified by mail. It was the latest problem for a vehicle beset by recalls from the moment it started rolling off the assembly lines. Starting on July 6, 2012, the '13 Escapes have been recalled for an assortment of problems, including multiple hazards with fuel lines that could result in engine fires, fluid leaks in the engine that could also result in fires, problems with engines overheating, delays in airbags deploying and more. Ford

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