![]() If we believe the air cleaner, this is a 429 Thunder Jet engine, which when new meant 360 horsepower and over 420 ft-lbs of torque! Even with a curb weight of 4541 pounds, that’s still enough power to make things interesting on the street! The seller has done a lot of mechanical refurbishment to the car, ranging from engine part replacement to suspension refurbishment. If you don’t want to take that on yourself, most local upholstery shops around here will take it on for you I’m guessing that’s true in other locales as well. ![]() In 1967, the Thunderbird beat the Riviera and Toronado combined it even finished ahead of the lower-priced Pontiac Grand Prix every year from 1964 to 1968. The seller has already purchased a replacement set of top material, so it’s time to take the step of removing this top, fixing the damage and putting the new top material on. In the 1960s, the Ford Thunderbird ruled the full-size, personal-luxury segment, consistently outselling the Buick Riviera, Oldsmobile Toronado, and Cadillac Eldorado. Uh-oh! Yes, those bubbles under the vinyl are exactly what you think they are. Here’s a better look at those great doors! There’s also a swing-away steering wheel, so there’s really no excuse for not being able to get into this big old car! Unfortunately, you can also see that some upholstery repair or replacement will be needed to get that interior up to snuff. The seller says they don’t have time for it anymore as they are deployed (I thank them for their service!) and want to see it go to someone who will appreciate it.Īs a child, I had a ‘ 68 Thunderbird Hot Wheel that was almost this color, and I remember loving the front end styling even then. One of the most challenging items for the stylists must have been to incorporate the rear door shut line half way into the landau vinyl top! The car really looks nice with the original wheel covers and a period color. It’s up for sale here on eBay where the buy it now price is $8,900 but lower offers are welcomed. 29,900 Private Seller CC-1602179 1967 Ford Thunderbird We have for sale a very clean and solid 1967 Ford Thunderbird with a 390 C.I. Some call them “suicide” doors! Maybe this will win over those ‘two-door only’ readers? Anyway, it’s located only about 30 miles south of me in Fayetteville, North Carolina. 1967 Ford Thunderbird The following is a statement from the previous owner who owned the car for 29. This 1968 Thunderbird has those interesting rearward opening doors in the back.
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