Make: | Ford |
Model: | Thunderbird |
SubModel: | CONVERTIBLE |
Type: | Convertible |
Year: | 1966 |
Mileage: | 4,109 |
VIN: | 6Y85Q125855 |
Color: | Blue |
Cylinders: | 8 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Automatic |
Interior color: | Blue |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Boise, Idaho, United States |
***GORGEOUS !! - TWO OWNER !! - VERY RARE FACTORY "Q" CODE 428 !!- RESTORED !! - 1966 FORD THUNDERBIRD - FULL POWER RETRACTABLE - "HIDE-AWAY" -CONVERTIBLE!! ***
*** ONLY TWO OWNERS SINCE BRAND NEW !! ***
*** THE 1966 THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE WAS THE LAST PRODUCTION THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE PRODUCED BY FORD UNTIL 2002 AND THEY TELL ME IT'S THE YEAR TO HAVE !! ***
*** 1966 WAS THE LAST AND BEST YEAR OF THE FOURTH GENERATION THUNDERBIRDS !! ***
*** VERY RARE !! AS ONLY 5,049 THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLES WERE BUILT IN 1966 AND RARER STILL AS MUCH FEWER WERE EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL - CODE "Q" - 428 THUNDERBIRD V8 MOTOR WITH 345 HORSE POWER FROM THE FACTORY !! ***
***EYE POPPING BEAUTIFUL !! - CODE "G" - SAPPHIRE BLUE METALLIC EXTERIORFINISH !! ***
*** VERY NICE !! - MOSTLY NEW !! - CODE "22" - DARK AND SAPPHIRE BLUE VINYL - THUNDERBIRD BUCKETSEAT INTERIOR !! ***
*** VERY STRONG !! - OPTIONAL - APPEARS ORIGINAL- "GROUND POUNDING" - CODE "Q" - 428 CID V8 MOTOR - (345 HORSEPOWER FROM THE FACTORY !!) - ORIGINALFOUR BARREL INTAKE MANIFOLD - ORIGINAL EXHAUST MANIFOLDS- CHROME VALVE COVERS - ORIGINAL "428" SCRIPTED AIR CLEANER HOUSING - ORIGINAL FOUR BARREL CARB WITH ELECTRIC CHOKE, ETC...!! ***
*** SMOOTH - CODE "4" - C6 "DUAL RANGE" - THREE SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION !! ***
*** WORKING FACTORY AIR CONDITIONING THAT HAS BEEN RETROFITTED AND JUST PROFESSIONALY SERVICED WITH R134A AND BLOWS COLD !! - FACTORY POWER BRAKES WITH DISCS UP FRONT - FACTORY POWER STEERING - FACTORY 6-WAY POWER DRIVER'S SEAT - FACTORY POWER WINDOWS - FACTORY "SWING AWAY" STEERING WHEEL !!***
*** VERY NICE !! - BRAND NEW !! - CODE "T" - WHITE VINYL -FULL POWER -"HIDEAWAY" -CONVERTIBLE TOP !! ***
*** NICE - DRY- SOLID - OREGON - IDAHO HIGH MOUNTAIN DESERT - WESTERNCAR !! ***
***100 ADDITIONAL PICTURES BELOW THE DESCRIPTION AND A MUST SEE VIDEO OF THE CAR BELOW!! ***
Take a look at thisGORGEOUS !! - 2 OWNER !! - VERY RARE !!- RESTORED !! - 1966 Ford Thunderbird -"Retractable" -Convertible !! I say VERY RARE because they only made 5,049 Thunderbird Convertibles in 1966 and RARER still as even fewer came equipped with the OPTIONAL - Code "Q"- 428 CID Thunderbird V8 motor !! You can now own a GORGEOUS Classic Car that is gettingvery hard to find, especially in this kind of PAMPERED - RESTORED condition, WOW! The 1966 Thunderbird convertible was the LAST & they tell me the BEST year of the fourth generation Thunderbirds and was also the LAST Thunderbird convertible produced by Ford until 2002 !! If you have never seen how the power, retractable, convertible top works on these Thunderbirds you owe it to yourself to watch the video of this car attached to this auction, TOO COOL !! We just purchasedthis Thunderbird from theprevious older Oregon owner who was the second owner and as you can tell in the pictures and video it was his pride and joy for sure!! What a value it is at the reserve price whichis set very low !! This T-Bird Convertiblestill retains it's correctly mounted - FACTORY ORIGINAL -driver's door mounted Thunderbird VIN data plate which is shown ina picture below.This BEAUTYis a NICE - DRY - SOLID- Oregon - Idahohigh mountain desert - Westerncar and it shows!! I drove this Thunderbird for about a week as my everyday driverto and from the office and running errandsas needed and I can assure you it runs and drives VERY WELL!! It cruisessmoothly and easilyin town and also does well whenon the freewayat 75+ mph !! If you can make it to Boise in the next ten days please come and look this BEAUTYover and drive this car for yourself, you won't be disappointed !! THIS IS A QUALITY CAR FOR SURE THAT IS READY TO DRIVE, SHOW AND ENJOY !!
At the heart of this Thunderbird Convertible is the VERY STRONG !! - OPTIONAL - APPEARS ORIGINAL - Code "Q" -"GROUND POUNDING" - (345 HORSEPOWER from the factory !!) - 428 CID V8 motor in itthat is runningvery well indeed. The motor alsostill retains the ORIGINAL four barrel intake manifold, ORIGINAL exhaust manifolds, Chrome valve covers, ORIGINAL "428" scripted air cleaner housing and the ORIGINAL four barrel carb with electric choke. It is amazing how much power this car has, UNBELIEVABLE !! Sounds GREAT too with the factory style true dual exhaust system with dual chrome tips. The engine is backed by aSMOOTH -Code "4" - C6 "Dual Range" -three speed automatic transmission which also functions very well. The BEAUTIFUL !! - MOSTLY NEW - Code "22" - Dark and Sapphire Blue Vinyl bucket seat Thunderbird interior isin VERY NICEcondition with VERY NICE Dark Blue Vinyl front bucket seats, VERY NICE Sapphire Blue carpeting, VERY NICE ORIGINAL Dark Blue Vinyl rear "bucket bench" seat with folding center armrest, VERY NICE Matching Dark Blue vinyldoor panels, VERY NICE Black Vinyl sun visors, VERY NICE ORIGINAL Thunderbird steering wheel, VERY NICE ORIGINAL Dark Blue and chromeaccented dash, Good ORIGINAL Dark Blue vinyl dash pad with two cracks, VERY NICE NEW Matching Dark Blue carpeted dash cover, VERYNICE ORIGINAL factory gauge clusters and a VERY NICE ORIGINAL Dark Blue and chrome accented center console with padded center armrest !! The BRAND NEW - Code "T" - White Vinyl convertible top is also in VERY NICE condition.All of the ORIGINAL black rubber weatherstripping is soft, supple and in good condition for being original. This T-Bird came nicely equipped from the factory including the WORKING FACTORY FULL POWER "HIDE-AWAY" -RETRACTABLE - CONVERTIBLE TOP, WORKING FACTORY AIR CONDITIONING that has been recently professionaly serviced and retrofitted to R134A and BLOWS COLD !!, factory power steering, factory power windows, factory power brakes with discs up front, factory front wing windows, factory power wipers, working factory 6-way power adjustable driver's seat, factory "swing away" steering wheel,factory front and rear seat belts, good heater and defroster, factory fender skirts, working original AM / 8 track player stereo radio, originalclock which is no longer working, original chrome remote side view exterior mirror, original day / night rear view mirror, factory gauge clusters with a 120 MPH speedometer, factory back up lights, factory power antenna, good glass, working factory sequential rear turn signal indicators and working fender mounted turn signal indicators. The GORGEOUS !!- Code "G" - Sapphire Blue Metallic exteriorfinish isEYE POPPING BEAUTIFUL withreally very little to no wear showing other than several small chips that have been touched up with matched paint andis bright and shinyand looks STUNNING as you can clearly see inthe video above and 100 ADDITIONAL PICTURES BELOW!! This Car is a great runner and a real nice looker.Ithas GREAT looks and AWESOME - "Q" Code 428 Thunderbird V8 poweras well ! There are not many of these left on the roads for sure!
These vehicles have an appreciative group of owners any of which would be pleased to own this one. The suspension and drive lineall seemto bein good working order as well as the electrical system. All of the ORIGINAL Chrome and Stainless exterior body trim and moldings are in NICE condition including NICE ORIGINAL Chrome front and rear bumpers, Good ORIGINAL badging and VERY NICE ORIGINAL Grill and "Thunderbird" emblem. Take a look at the AWESOME - Factory Original Stainless Steel Thunderbird wheel covers with BRAND NEW Whitewall Steel belted radial tires, boy does this combination look OUTSTANDING on this T-Bird and really give it that CLEAN -"Factory Original" -look !! The Clean - Solid trunk also sports the ORIGINAL full vinyl liner and a full size whitewall steel belted radial spare tire. This Drop-Top Thunderbirdis a good investment opportunityand it is priced right !It is in very good condition from top to bottom and from front to back. It will not disappoint someone lookingfor a good example of a sought afterand hard to find, VERY RAREcollector carwhich is not seen at every stop light for sure. If you have been looking but cannot find a ClassicThunderbird Convertibleworthy of your hard earnedmoney look NO further becausethis is the one !All of the original light lenses and reflectors are clear, brightand BEAUTIFUL !! This vehicle is in nice mechanical condition and it runs and drives very well.It is solid with respect to the overall mechanical condition as well as the overall cosmetic impression. I looked underneathand also included photos below.In my opinion youwon'tfind much nicer ORIGINALFLOORS than the oneson this BEAUTY !! Please pay close attention to the picture andvideo above and THE100 ADDITIONAL PICTURES BELOW and this description as they will answer most if not all of your questions.If you need to speak to me my name is Ross and my telephonenumber is (208) 866-4055 or you can email if you prefer. As always I tried to get as thorough and in depth with the pictures as possible.
We prefer a bank to bank wire transfer of fundsas payment for the carbut we will also accept a bank cashiers check (US only) or a third party check but we will verify the checks authenticity and the funds must clear our account before the vehicle or the title to the vehicle is released to the buyer or the buyers agent. We do not acceptpaypal. This vehicle can be had for quite a bit less than what it is worth all for the need of a quick sale. Be careful to not let it get awayand please enjoy the auction! This is one GORGEOUS !! - TWO OWNER !! - VERY RARE !!- RESTORED !! - 1966 Ford - "Q" Code - Thunderbird -"Retractable" -Convertible which needs a new owner...is it YOU ?! Feel free to reviewour large amount of Ebay feedback and see all ofour previously satisfied auto buyer responses. We have been selling Classic vehicles to buyers all over the world on Ebay since 1999, 17+ years!! Please do not bid on this auction unless you are serious. CHECKOUT THEVIDEO ABOVE AND 100 ADDITIONAL PICTURES BELOW !!