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1964 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop 2-door 6.4l on 2040-cars

Year:1964 Mileage:8326
Location:

Libertyville, Illinois, United States

Libertyville, Illinois, United States
Advertising:
Body Type:Hardtop
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:6.4L 6391CC 390Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
Transmission:Automatic
VIN: 4Y83Z119888 Year: 1964
Mileage: 8,326
Make: Ford
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Thunderbird
Trim: Base Hardtop 2-Door
Drive Type: U/K
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

I bought this great T-bird about 5 weeks ago because I wanted to experience driving across the USA, including Route 66. This car is a great example of a survivor car. The paint and interior is original, but some restoration has taken place under the hood, including an engine change in 1990 according to the receipts that came with it.

 I drove it around 3000 miles from Illinois, through Indiana and Ohio to New Jersey, then through Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, Arkansas and Oklahoma. I would have driven it all the way to California and on to Vegas had a problem not developed with the air-con that was going to take too long to sort out for my trip deadlines. During the trip, I had the a/c converted to r134 in New Jersey, the driver's side balljoint replaced as well as steering and suspension rubbers in Tennessee, and 5 new tires in Oklahoma.   Have receipts. A compression test was also done in Memphis, with all cylinders strong. There are a couple of oil leaks. I also lost two hubcaps along the way.

The sticker inside the driver's door (see picture) suggests the car spent at least its first 9 years in California.  This may have been longer, but I only have receipts back to 1989, and all of those are from Illinois.  There are some photographs in the receipts folder that indicate the car was garaged for a significant period of time at one stage, judging by the amount of dust on it.

The body is in great shape.  The only rust I could find is under the passenger door around the seal, and even this is only superficial.  I think this is the strongest aspect of the car, and previous owners have obviously been very careful with when and where the car was driven.

Odometer reads 8326, but obviously that has gone around once or twice. Wipers, all lights and cigarette  lighter work.  The radio powers up but isn't connected to speakers (and there is no aerial). The clock works!

Any questions, please contact Glenn by email at Glenn.Luthy@gmail.com

Call 262 664 2923 to arrange a time to see the car.

The car is titled and registered in Illinois, registration expires 7/14.  VIN # is 4Y83Z119888

Payment is by cashier's check.

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