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1961 FORD THUNDERBIRD

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$23,500

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1961 FORD THUNDERBIRD

1961 FORD THUNDERBIRD

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1961 FORD THUNDERBIRD

High Bidder:  Hu5lin

Highest Bid: $23,500 (USD)

End Date: 04/16/2025, 11:16 AM PDT


Location:

Fredericksburg, Virginia 22408

Seller:

Private Party

Engine:

390ci V8

Transmission:

Automatic

Odometer:

5,302 (Mi)

Chassis/VIN:

1Y71Z159513

Lot Number:

Highest Bid: $23,500 (USD)

High Bidder:  Hu5lin

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End Date:

Location:

Fredericksburg, Virginia 22408

Seller:

Private Party

Engine:

390ci V8

Transmission:

Odometer:

5,302 (Mi)

Chassis/VIN:

1Y71Z159513

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Lot Number:

68984213

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Vehicle Story

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 
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