Ford Thunderbird Hardtop 2-Door - White with Red Interior - 390 FE 4V

1966 Ford Thunderbird Base Hardtop 2-Door Description

Original - Code Correct - Thunderbird Coupe 2-door Hardtop. Very Clean. No Rust. No bondo. No collisions, Runs smooth and strong. No smoke - Does not burn oil. Clean title - No negative VIN - Title / Registration report entries. Current VIN - Title / Registration Report is available. Email me for a link to see it. Auto Check (EBay's Vehicle History Report provider) will not supply reports on vehicles manufactured prior to 1981, and they will not allow me to provide a link to a vehicle history report for this vehicle here. The report confirms what I've stated here.
Original transmission professionally rebuilt 3,000 miles ago. Trans works perfectly and I fixed the gear shift linkage / sag issue, which is common to these classic Fords. The Original 390 FE, 4V, runs strong, smooth, and quiet like it should. No smoke and does not burn oil. I have replaced a number of the old gaskets, and seals to stop leaks, etc.. Everything under the hood is original or replaced with code correct Ford parts except for the radiator, which is now a high-flow aluminum radiator designed specifically for this classic T-Bird. In November 2016 the Brake Vacuum Booster failed. The Braking system was then rebuilt, including a complete system flush, new Master Cylinder and Brake Vacuum Booster, etc... The emergency brake vacuum release also works as designed.
New tires and new rear shocks were added in December 2016.. The Original Power steering pump was professionally rebuilt and reinstalled this past January (2017) because of leaking pump seals. The P/S lines were replaced as well because we were there and easier to do at the same time.
The Original radiator has been replaced with a new high flow aluminum radiator. The original expansion tank is in place and does not leak. I also installed a new water pump, thermostat and radiator hoses. There are no cooling system leaks and she runs at normal temps in City and on Hwy.
All exterior and interior lights, as well as all gauges, speedometer, vents, heat / defrost / fan controls, rear vent, vacuum systems work. The original radio is in place and works. The primary sound system is a Kenwood Bluetooth / Aux / etc./ remote controlled stereo, which is installed under the drivers seat. It has a great sound. The original radio antenna is installed but not connected.
All windows in the car work smoothly, except passenger side wing window. It won't open. The trunk is clean. Has code correct spare tire and the original jack / lug wrench from 1966 is still mounted in the trunk. The interior is very nice. The door panels and front seats show normal wear for a 51 year old automobile. Drivers side door panel has a crack at the arm rest, which is covered with red tape (see photos). There is a slight indentation on the exterior passenger door. The indention is hard to see. I tried to photograph it - see right side passenger door photos - center door, at the center body line. The rear taillight housing gaskets leaked this past winter while she was being driven back to TX. from KY; Therefore, this past January (2017) the old gaskets were replaced with NOS Ford gaskets, the drivers side lens was replaced (due to a crack) and all 11 (9 taillight/turn and 2 reverse light) bulbs were replaced. They all work.
WHAT IT NEEDS: Dash clock works intermittently. The clock needs to be removed / cleaned / reinstalled. Front seats could use new foam and minor TLC. Rear seat is solid and like new. The heater core was bypassed by the previous owner. I assume it leaks - I never checked to confirm. The remainder of the heat system controls (front and rear vents, fan, defrost, heat/cold, etc..) all work normally. The sequential turn signals work but are temperamental. They blink, but not always sequentially. Hood signal indicators work as designed as do the lower cowl lights. Still has original electro-mechanical switch, which works; however, the contacts need to be serviced / cleaned, or the original unit replaced with a new electronic control unit. Original switch is serviceable / repairable if you want to keep the car "all original." The radio antenna cable is not connected. With the Kenwood Bluetooth / Aux etc...access stereo in place it did not seem necessary. Stereo has great sound. The original radio is also connected to the speaker system.
I bought this classic T-Bird, from the prior owner out of Nevada, as a graduation gift for my son. You will see the prior Nevada registration in the VIN History Report. I did, or had done, all the work necessary to make this classic a safe and reliable daily driver for him and it has proven to be a great reliable / dependable vehicle. He has since joined the Army and needs a more economical vehicle. In addition, he has no garage available to him,and we do not want the T-Bird sitting unprotected while he is deployed; Therefore, we are selling it - hence the last long trip she made back to Texas from Fort Campbell, Kentucky this past Christmas when he came home on leave. She's a reliable daily driver or she could be a classic show car. She has a fresh tune up and oil change. This T-Bird is structurally and mechanically sound! Please message me if you have any questions. This Thunderbird is advertised for sale locally and it is listed on other web sites as well. I reserve the right to end this sale should it sell elsewhere first.
REASONABLE OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED. No Trades.
A CURRENT VIN - TITLE / REGISTRATION REPORT IS AVAILABLE. Email me for a link to see it. Ebay won't let me post the link here. Since she has the old 11 digit VIN, most VIN history report sites will show "error" because they require the newer (after 1981) 17 digit VIN. The VIN report shows that this vehicle has never been in a collision or had any other negative VIN entries. Past registration shows Nevada, which is where I bought the car, and Texas, which is where I am and where the car is currently licensed and registered. Registration expires in March 2018.
Thank you for looking. Please email me if you have any questions.