1961 FORD THUNDERBIRD
1961 FORD THUNDERBIRD
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1961 FORD THUNDERBIRD
High Bidder: palmspringsjj
Current Bid: $7,500 (USD)
Ends In:
End Date:
Location:
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22408
Seller:
Engine:
390ci V8
Transmission:
Automatic
Odometer:
5,302 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
1Y71Z159513
Carfax:
Not available
Lot Number:
68984213
Location:
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22408
Seller:
Engine:
390ci V8
Transmission:
Automatic
Odometer:
5,302 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
1Y71Z159513
Carfax:
Not available
Lot Number:
68984213
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OVERVIEW
This 5,302-mile 1961 Ford Thunderbird is powered by a 390ci V8 mated to a three-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission. Finished in White and Starlight Blue two-tone over a Medium Blue leather interior, this survivor is now offered by the selling dealer with miscellaneous documentation and clear title.
Highlights
- 5,302 documented original miles
- Collector owned for past 15 years
- Kept in climate-controlled garage
- Factory AM radio
Ownership History
- Offered by a dealer
- Current location: Virginia
EXTERIOR
- White and Starlight Blue two-tone paint
- Dual chrome side mirrors
- Chrome brightwork
WHEELS AND TIRES
- 14-inch stock wheels
- Wheel covers
- 215/75 Firestone whitewall radial tires
INTERIOR
- Medium Blue leather upholstery
- Bucket seats
- Center console
- Factory AM radio
- Power steering
- Column-mounted automatic shifter
- Heater
INSTRUMENTS
- Gauges
- 120-mph speedometer
- Temperature
- Fuel
- Odometer shows 5,302 miles
- True mileage
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
Engine
- 390ci V8
- 300 horsepower
- 9.6:1 compression ratio
- Four-barrel carburetor
Transmission
- Three-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic
Service History Highlights
- Electric fuel pump installed in 2024
- Oil last changed in March 2024
UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST
- 3.00 gears
- Power drum brakes
- Dual exhaust system
DATA PLATE DECODER
- BODY, 63A: Two-door hardtop
- COLOR, DM: Starlight Blue and Corinthian White two-tone
- TRIM, 82: Medium Blue
- DATE, 07F: June 07, 1961
- TRANS, 4: Three-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic
KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS
- Minor chips in paint
- Right front wheel well has slight abrasion according to seller
- Surface rust seen on undercarriage
ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE
- Miscellaneous documentation
VIDEO
- Seller has included a video of a walkaround inspection, start-up, and driving footage
BID: $7,500
Correct, that was an option in 1961 just like a heater. The buyer of this Thunderbird apparently decided he didn't need/want A/C.
No A/C ?
BID: $7,250
Thanks for asking that question, Bob; the car's window sticker reveals that this Thunderbird's buyer paid $38 to have the car come with an Equa Lock differential (Ford's name for the 1961 Thunderbird's limited slip differential). Bidders may also find interesting the other options this car came equipped with: genuine leather interior, whitewall tires, Magicaire heater, push button radio, tinted glass, windshield washers, outside mirror, 70 amp battery, and $5 for anti-freeze! Isn't it interesting that in 1961 a car bound for a dealer in Alexandria, Virginia had to separately pay for anti-freeze. Thanks again for asking, Bob.
The "F" code on the data plate indicates an equa-lock transmission. Could you verify that this is what is on the car? Also, a photo of the tag on the rear differential would be helpful in verifying the gear ratio. Thank you.
Good morning: this is really an unusual Thunderbird with such very low mileage. We handled the purchase of this car for the current owner 15 years, and 2,600 miles, ago. Now with the odometer showing only 5,302, he has asked us to help him find another enthusiastic owner. The car has been properly cared for and routinely driven (just locally) to keep it in proper running order. This collector focuses on purchasing low mileage vehicles in excellent condition to add to his sizeable collection and then after enjoying them for a number of years returning them to the marketplace as he continues his search for other low mileage cars. Purchasing one of his cars is always an opportunity to buy a properly cared for vehicle that was carefully selected for his collection. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions and thank you for your participation in finding a new home for this Thunderbird. Marty, Classic Car Center