1961 FORD THUNDERBIRD HARDTOP
1961 FORD THUNDERBIRD HARDTOP
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1961 FORD THUNDERBIRD HARDTOP
High Bidder: CheapSkate
Highest Bid: $19,000 (USD)
End Date:
Location:
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22408
Seller:
Engine:
390ci V8
Transmission:
Automatic
Odometer:
5,302 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
1Y71Z159513
Carfax:
Not available
Lot Number:
72016590
Location:
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22408
Seller:
Engine:
390ci V8
Transmission:
Automatic
Odometer:
5,302 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
1Y71Z159513
Carfax:
Not available
Lot Number:
72016590
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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: $19,000
BID: $18,000
“5,302 documented original miles” Can you upload pictures of the documents that support your claim it being actual original miles?
BID: $17,500
BID: $17,000
BID: $16,500
BID: $16,000
BID: $15,000
BID: $14,500
@Birdman57 – Good Afternoon is there a bidders fee on this platform? ...
Yes, there is a 6.5% bidders fee
BID: $13,500
BID: $12,500
Good Afternoon is there a bidders fee on this platform?
BID: $9,000
Back in 1961, air conditioning was an option, as was a heater, and the purchaser chose just the heater along with a leather interior and several other add-ons.
No A/C
@classiccarcenter – Hi, Andrew, thanks it is a great looking car. Regarding fender skirts, they were an option in 1961 on Thunderbirds and the original order for the car did not include them whether for aesthetics or cost ($26.60 in 1961), we don't know. In any event should one want them they are available new in the aftermarket or used at eBay. ...
Thanks!
Hi, Andrew, thanks it is a great looking car. Regarding fender skirts, they were an option in 1961 on Thunderbirds and the original order for the car did not include them whether for aesthetics or cost ($26.60 in 1961), we don't know. In any event should one want them they are available new in the aftermarket or used at eBay.
Hello! Beautiful car! Fender skirts??