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Beautiful Original 1961 Ford Thunderbird T Bird Convertible (55 56 57 58 59 60) on 2040-cars

US $18,950.00
Year:1961 Mileage:93342
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1961 Ford Thunderbird

This beautiful 1961 Ford T-Bird was purchased with the intention of showing it this up-coming car show season, but it doesn't appear myself or my family will be showing this one as much as we would like.  Therefore, I would like to give someone else an opportunity to own this car great car.

Beautiful colors and a nice original Bird.  Only 93,000 miles, numbers matching, and garage kept it's entire life.  Older restoration of a nice original car that still looks good and drives well.  This will be a good investment and a fun car for the next owner :-)


Details/Features:

  • 390ci V8 Engine (300 hp, 4 BBL) 
  • Cruise-O-Matic Transmission (Automatic)
  • Power Steering
  • Power Brakes
  • Power Windows
  • Power Top (not working)
  • Power Seat
  • Deluxe Radio
  • "Swing Away" Steering Wheel
  • Dual Exhaust 
  • Windshield Washer
  • Factory Tinted Glass
  • Fender Skirts
  • Recent brakes, tune-up, etc.


The engine runs great, makes good power, and starts well every time.  The transmission also shifts well.  The car gets down the road and will flow with modern traffic effortlessly.  All the gauges, lights, and horn work (clock is correct only twice a day).  Original radio works too!  Steers and stops with ease.  It is ready to drive and enjoy right away.

This Ford is a nice original survivor car that has been painted many years ago.  It does have chips, scratches, and flaws due to age and driving.  Lots of great looking factory original chrome and other unrestored original features.  Good floors and under-carriage.  Needs a new cloth top eventually and some trouble shooting to get the power top mechanism going again (relay?).  The interior is beautiful!  Seats have been re-upholstered in the not too distant past.  Overall, it's a sharp looking and driving Ford.  NOT A PERFECT CAR, but not priced like one ...  Please bid what you wish to pay (I may add a "Buy it now" price later in the listing).

Original carburetor, air cleaner, and books included.

I welcome inspections and appraisers.  Shown by appointment.

Drive home or I can help ship this car to your door at a reduced rate via enclosed transport.  If you are a long distance or overseas, I will try to work with you on the shipping .....Please contact me for details.

I reserve the right to end the listing early at any time.  The car could be for sale locally as well.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions you might have.  Highest bid will be considered at auction end.  All serious offers considered!!

If you need help financing, I would suggest contacting a great company such as JJBest. They are easy to work with.

 


Phone: (904) 505-6649



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The above mentioned vehicle has been described to the best of my ability, and as is the case with all pre-owned vehicles, the condition is subjective. It is to be assumed that all used vehicles have some degree of wear; as such I assume no responsibility for omissions or errors in my description. It is recommended that the potential buyer inspect the vehicle in Jacksonville, FL. The vehicle is sold in "AS IS WHERE IS"condition with no guarantees or warranties written or implied. Please be advised that no oral statements made concerning the vehicle constitute any warranty for this vehicle. All deposits to end this listing or hold the car for remainder of payment or non-refundable.

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