Above that grille, a correct, bird-branded hood centers a tasteful scoop between classy turn indicators and stainless-trimmed glass that's capped by white vinyl, which is stretched across a rebuilt top. At the front of the car, a '65-exclusive grille flows seamlessly into an angled bumper, which centers petite parking lamps beneath chrome-trimmed 'eyebrow' headlights that intentionally recall the earlier 'Square Bird'. Looking more like a high priced Lincoln than a working man's Ford, the fourth generation Thunderbird reimagined the brand's familiar bullet profile with heavy style lines and intricate trim. And, as far as its previous owner knows, the 20,586 clicks on the car's odometer are an accurate indication of a low-mileage life. That rust-free profile, spending most of its life in the southern United States, is well aligned, suggesting this 'bird has probably never experienced any in-flight emergencies or harsh landings. That pigment, believed to be the car's one and only repaint, highlights straight panels that appear solid and mostly original. Lovingly restored as needed, this particular 'Flair Bird' reflects a correct coat of Wimbledon White 2-stage that exudes a clean and classy demeanor. And that certainly wasn't a bad thing, as Dearborn had decided conquering the burgeoning personal luxury market was a much better play than selling a niche sports car. By 1965, all pretense of the Thunderbird being a Corvette competitor had been thrown out the window. Harshly sculpted, but at the same time elegant, this Ford has presence that stretches far beyond its large and luxurious proportions. Walking up to this beloved 'Flair Bird', one thing is certain: the car makes a big first impression. And if you're looking for an awesome classic that's fun, attractive and ready to roll, you simply won't find more car for the money! This classy T-Bird is a solid cruiser that's benefitted from careful restoration as needed. ![]() And, not as acute as the GT or as commonplace as the Mustang, the car spent most of its life as the poster child for evolving automotive tastes. Introduced in 1955 as a refined Corvette competitor, the brand's first 'personal luxury car' celebrates eleven generations of some of the most diverse products ever offered under one banner. Possibly the most substantial victim of that unfortunate phenomenon is the storied Thunderbird. Over the last 113 years, Ford has built such a vast empire of lovable marques that some of them just seem to get overlooked. * Correct Turquoise interior / Factory air conditioning * Correct Wimbledon White paint / White vinyl top * Original Cruise-O-Matic 3-speed automatic transmission * Restored as needed / Believed to have been driven only 20,586 miles ![]() Frame Up Restored Thunderbird Convertible 390 4 Barrel V8 3 Speed Automatic
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