This is a fully restored 1966 Ford Thunderbird convertible in its original beautiful shade of Platinum (Light Blue Paint Code N). This Thunderbird has been enjoyed by its present owner for the past 33 years. This was part of a personal collection and that benefitted from a complete and thorough concours winning restoration and wonderfully maintained and preserved since. This is a multiple award winning concours Thunderbird that would be equally perfect for concours display or touring. This is well optioned including the relatively rare air conditioning.
This T-Bird was built new in the Wixom, MI Ford plant and was sold to its original owner through the Kansas City distribution area. Spending half of its life in Texas, it was acquired by its present Arzona owner in 1991. Over the succeeding few years, he accumulated the necessary NOS parts to initiate the award-winning restoration which lasted through 1994-1995. Some of the awards and honors include:
Vintage Thunderbird Club International (V.T.C.I.) Concours First Place Award 1995 Best of Show LCCI Grand Invitational 1995 AACA National First Junior Award 1996 AACA National Senior Award 1998 AACA National Preservation Award 2015 Featured vehicle for October in 2017 NAPA Classic Car Calendar
Though now an older restoration, this car still shows beautifully and runs very nicely. The Platinum Blue paint (Paint Code N) has wonderful shine and luster and is without any defects. Today the T-Bird would perform well at regional car shows, concours and touring events. The correct perfect Dark Blue vinyl convertible top operates as it should. The radial tires are newer and perform as they should.
The interior has been restored as well in the original Dark Blue vinyl with Dark Blue accents and medium blue carpeting and is complete with the optional Passenger Seat Recliner with Headrest. The interior is in very nearly perfect condition today. The Blue vinyl power convertible top is also nearly perfect. The interior and exterior chrome is all nearly perfect and concours ready, which weve rarely seen on all T-Birds of the era.
In addition to standard features (390CID, 315HP Engine, Cruise-O-Matic Transmission, Auto Parking Brake Release, Power Brakes (Front Disc), Remote-Control Sideview Mirror, Power Steering, Swing-Away Steering Column, Sequential Turn Signals, Front Seat Belts with Warning Light), this 1966 Ford Thunderbird Convertible has the following options:
White Sidewall Tires Body Side Mouldings Rear Fender Shields Door Edge Guards Right Sideview Mirror Power Antenna Air Conditioning Power Windows Rear Deluxe Seatbelts Rear Speaker AM/FM Stereo Radio Passenger Seat Recliner with Headrest
The engine compartment is detailed for show and is rather stunning. The 390 CID four-barrel carbureted V8 produces 315 hp, which provides for a smooth and effortless driving experience. These T-Birds are wonderful to drive and are smooth and powerful. With power steering, power brakes, power seats, windows and top, this T-Bird is nicely equipped. Fortunately, they are also mechanically very reliable. This T-Bird runs and drives perfectly well. This is well optioned including the relatively rare air conditioning.We love the functionality of the horizontal red bar for the speedometer and the sequential rear turn signal lighting!
The chassis shows that it was cleaned and painted during the restoration. It is in excellent condition today for touring and concours use. This T-Bird also features its original AM/FM stereo. This T-Bird is available for viewing in our Phoenix showroom.
Overall, this is a concours ready, wonderful quality car in of nothing. The Hagerty Price Guide reflects a No. 2 value of $42,460 including the air conditioning.
For more information and details, please call or text Harry Clark at 1.602.245.7200 or email us at sales@classicpromenade.com. This Thunderbird is available for inspection at our showroom in Phoenix. We are pleased to coordinate inspections, and we help coordinate shipping worldwide. We also have financing partners if you are interested in financing.
