1966 Ford Thunderbird: 101k Miles: Arizona Beige: Convertible: V-8: Automatic on 2040-cars

Year:1966 Mileage:101655 Color: arizona beige /
arizona beige

Location:

Chrisman, Illinois, United States

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Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Convertible
Engine:v-8
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Dealer

VIN: 0000006Y85Q127084 Year: 1966
Interior Color: arizona beige
Make: Ford
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Thunderbird
Trim: convertible
Drive Type: automatic
Mileage: 101,655
Exterior Color: arizona beige

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. ...

The car shows 01655 and I assume that would mean 101,655 for miles.

The car, I believe, was bought new by my uncle and then traded back in to my father in the late 60's.

My uncle lived in Indiana and we have always been in Illinois.

The car has not sat outside much since it was new.

Last month 4 new tires were installed and the top/trunk operations were activated the they functioned just fine at that time.

To my knowledge, the top/trunk has always operated as it should.

The top was replaced several years ago and is in good shape, including the back window.

The engine/transmission works fine to my knowledge.

Sometime last year the transmission seal did deteriorate and the fluid leaked out.

I would assume the seal simply needs replaced.

The gas tank does have a leak and will need to be replaced.

It would be my opinion think that once the seal and tank are replaced the car will function as it should.

To my knowledge the windows work. I drove this car daily back in the early 80's and the cruise control and A/C did not function and we made no attempt to find out why.

During that time the radio and 8-tracked worked. I have not checked the radio lately and do not know where I could find an 8-track tape to check it.

The car was repainted approximately 15-17 years ago and there is no rust on it to my knowledge.

The upholstery is original and worn but no holes.

Please email with any other questions you may have questions

On Jan-30-13 at 05:58:48 PST, seller added the following information:

On drivers door panel

6Y85Q 127084

76A P L9 06M 34 1 4

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engine 428

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passenger seat not power but has manual recline

Drivers seat is power but no recline

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