1961 FORD THUNDERBIRD HARDTOP
1961 FORD THUNDERBIRD HARDTOP
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1961 FORD THUNDERBIRD HARDTOP
High Bidder: Crzin
Highest Bid: $9,000 (USD)
End Date:
Location:
Statesville, North Carolina 28677
Seller:
Engine:
390ci V8
Transmission:
Automatic
Odometer:
69,232 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
1Y71Z146613
Lot Number:
79587001
Location:
Statesville, North Carolina 28677
Seller:
Engine:
390ci V8
Transmission:
Automatic
Odometer:
69,232 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
1Y71Z146613
Lot Number:
79587001
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OVERVIEW
This 1961 Ford Thunderbird is powered by a 390ci V8 mated to a three-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission. Finished in Heritage Burgundy Metallic over a reupholstered interior, this classic is now offered by the selling dealer with shop manuals, diagrams, and a clear title.
Highlights
- One owner since 2000
- Interior reupholstered sometime in the 2010s according to the seller
- Power options include windows, steering, and drum brakes
Ownership History
- Offered by a dealer
- Current location: North Carolina
EXTERIOR
- Heritage Burgundy Metallic paint
- Fender skirts
- Driver-side chrome mirror
- Chrome brightwork
WHEELS AND TIRES
- 14-inch steel wheels
- 215/75 Hankook Optimo whitewall radial tires
INTERIOR
- Light Pearl Beige vinyl upholstery
- Bucket seats
- Custom logos on seat backs
- Center console
- Power windows
- Power steering
- Swing-Away steering column
- Aftermarket Kenwood stereo
- AM/FM
- CD player
- USB
- Auxiliary
- Bluetooth compatible
Updates
- Interior has been reupholstered in its original color
- Lap seatbelts have been added
INSTRUMENTS
- Gauges
- 120-mph speedometer
- Temperature
- Clock
- Fuel
- Odometer shows 69,232 miles
- Title reads mileage-exempt
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
Engine
- 390ci V8
- 300 horsepower
- 9.6:1 compression ratio
- Four-barrel carburetor
Transmission
- Three-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic
UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST
- Power drum brakes
- Dual exhaust system
DATA PLATE DECODER
- BODY, 63A - Two-door hardtop
- COLOR, X - Heritage Burgundy Metallic
- TRIM, 54 - Light Pearl Beige vinyl
- DATE, 26D - April 26, 2025
- TRANS, 4 - Three-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic
- AXLE, 6 - 3.00 gears
KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS
- Parking brake needs adjustment
- Minor paint blemishes, chips, and scratches consistent with an older paint job
- Blower motor and wipers are not operable
- Signs of wear are visible on the steering column, dashboard face, and other interior touch points
- Signs of age on trunk liner materials
ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE
- Shop manuals
- Diagrams
VIDEO
The seller has provided a walk-around video showing the exterior, interior with the vehicle at idle.
BID: $9,000
BID: $7,950
BID: $7,700
@bobwop – Is there an exhaust leak at the manifold? ...
Thanks for bringing this noise to our attention! We followed what sounded like an exhaust leak to a loose spark plug on cylinder #1. Tightening this spark plug made that noise go away.
BID: $7,300
Is there an exhaust leak at the manifold?