Make: | Ford |
Model: | Thunderbird |
Type: | Coupe |
Year: | 1962 |
Mileage: | 72,152 |
VIN: | 2Y83Z160472 |
Color: | White Top / Raven Black |
Engine: | 390 OHV 300 HP V8 |
Cylinders: | 8 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Automatic |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | Pearl White |
Drive side: | Left-hand drive |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Ferndale, California, United States |
REFRESHED REPLACEMENTS PARTS AND GENERAL CONDITION
· Seller is 2nd owner of vehicle described below
· 73,152 original miles
· This car was recently shown in the Fortuna Redwood Regional Auto-XPO, A Northern California Classic Car Show and Cruz’n Eureka Classic Car Show
· All original (except new 15 x 7 American Racing ‘Ventura’ polished billet aluminum wheels)
· New Bridgestone Ecopia EP-422 radial tires (less than 20 miles)
· Vin 2Y83Z160472 - Wixom Assembly Plant, Wixom, Michigan – April 27, 1962
· A 55-year old ‘Bullet Bird’ with “Flawless original Raven Black paint” / White top with small chip above the rear window (drivers side) the size of a finish nail head
· Accident-free, body is straight with no chips, nicks, dents or ripples (bondo-free)
· Chrome and stainless steel bright and shiny…small ding top right front chrome strip
· Absolutely no rust
· Light (pearl white) vinyl interior - all original with no worn spots or tears (dash pad only flaw)
· Dash pad needs to be replaced (cracked at speaker location – typical of all Thunderbirds)
· Power windows work perfectly
· All glass is original and clear
· V8 390 OHV – 300 HP (does not smoke and no oil leaks)
· Smog Emission Certification not required in California – Exempt Status
· Swing-away-steering column with crack-free steering wheel
· New polished billet aluminum valve covers
· Dual exhaust system (added dual Magna-flow stainless steel tips - see rear photo)
· New vacuum lines throughout engine compartment
· Automatic transmission w / recent service including flush, new filter & fluids (leak free)
· Original power brakes w / new master cylinder, rebuilt original power booster & 4 new wheel cylinders
· New plug wiring & spark plugs
· Original factory radio (needs new antennae)
· All electronics and instruments work (clock needs time adjustment)
· Has original air conditioning (needs older type Freon recharge or updated to new EPA Stds)
· New water and heater hoses
· Heater core inlet pipe at firewall needs to be soldered or replaced (temporarily disconnected)
· Has original factory option spot light on drivers side (works perfectly)
· Has original fender skirts (in trunk)
· Original jack and tools behind left fender trunk panel
· Door rubber seals are in fine condition, however the trunk rubber seal needs replacement
· New battery
SPECIAL
· Original Ford Promotional Scale Model included with sale (Unpainted)
TERMS & CONDITION
· The vehicle is being sold as-is with no warranty.
· Bidders are responsible for performing due diligence to personally inspect the vehicle prior to bidding, not after.
· For personal inspection, please make a prior appointment. Inspections will be on-site only.
· If the purchase is to be financed, bidder must obtain finance approval prior to bidding, not after.
· The Reserve Price will not be disclosed. All bidders are being given an equal playing field.
· A non-refundable deposit shall be made thru PayPal only within 24 hours of winning bid.
· Final payment balance shall be cash or Bank-to-Bank electronic transfer.
· Winning bidder shall be responsible for shipping. Vehicle shall ship within 7 calendar days.
· Nearest port for over-seas shipping is San Francisco approximately 250 miles south.
· Winning bidder shall be responsible for vehicle’s insurance from date of funding transfer.
· All questions will be answered by email thru eBay only.
· And lastly, not interested in trades of any sort which may include, but not limited to bad-ass rat-rods, lifted off-road trucks, vacation time-shares, Harley fat boys, Rolex watches, 215, or your first-born.