1965 Ford Thunderbird

Coupe

390cid V8

Automatic

5Y83Z137133

Clear

Gasoline

Beautiful, stock, original (other than an older, high-quality respray in 1994), well-maintained, babied, rust-free, great running, low mileage, Southwestern USA based, two-owner (1965-1999,1999-2013) 1965 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop. This one has aged beautifully in our dry climate under the care of two loving and fastidious owners. I am the neighborhood eBay go-to guy and am selling it for a friend. He and his siblings bought it from the original owner in 1999 as a 70th birthday present for their father. They have enjoyed it regularly over the years (mostly local car shows and parades) but now it's time to pass it on to the next steward. All the details on this particular model can be found below... http://tbird.org/DataPlate/vdata.htm And here are the details (in no particular order) on the one I'm selling... * All original dealer purchase paperwork and Ford Registered Owner ID card from 1965* Original Owners Manual with buyer and dealer info* Multiple AZ/UT Registration Cards from the 1960's through 1990's* Substantial receipt history from the original owner (1960's-1990's)* Handwritten ledger of repair history by original owner* Purchase paperwork from the second owner* Receipt history from second owner (1999-2013)* Interior-Beige Leather (per original owner notes)* Exterior-Light Sonora Metallic (per original owner notes)* Engine-390CID, 4BBL, 300HP, 427TRQ* Transmission-Cruise-O-Matic* Differential-Ford 9 inch* Newer Tires* New Battery Exterior (please ask for pics)... * Very good condition, some paint chipping from use (very minor-and no door dings), all chrome and trim good* All lights work other than right fender mounted drivers blinker notification light (all blinkers work)* Sequential rear turn signals work great* Switch operated electric antenna raises and lowers properly* Signs of an ancient, minor, fender-bender repaired properly on left rear quarter panel* Undercarriage excellent, no rust/corrosion ever* Trunk excellent, all pans/inner fenders/quarter panels rock solid* Minor dents in one hubcap* Small bend in front bumper next to license plate Running Gear... * Excellent, everything works, no issues* And that includes steering and brakes* Drives very tightly, no rattles or shakes Interior (please ask for pics)... * Original AM radio works great, volume knob loose* AC works great* All gauges work other than AMP gauge (electrical system charges properly)* Original upholstery on drivers seat base worn (the rest of the interior is excellent and seat covers are included)* Dash pad and steering wheel have some cracking (the curse of living a life in a dry, desert climate)* Electric drivers seat adjustment doesn't work* No missing buttons, knobs, or levers* Passenger door electric windows/vent are temperamental* Window washer inoperative (wipers work great)* Even the cigarette lighter works! This T-Bird has obviously been well-loved it's entire 48 year life by only two owners. What makes it truly special is it's provenance (verifiable, documented history). You know what you are getting and you know where it has been. Add to that it's excellent, original condition (a car can be restored over and over but it's only original once) and it's a winner... either as a very cool, awesome and practical daily driver or something even more. My name is Chris and I would be delighted to answer your questions. Please call me at 435-669-1470. I also have about 200 pictures that show every nook and cranny. Please ask me for them. This beauty is located in the dry, desert community of St.George, Utah (about 100 miles north of Las Vegas). Also, you may want to consider flying in and driving it home. I would be happy to help facilitate that. Good luck and good bidding. Also, If you are geographically desirable, I may consider a cool or interesting trade or some combination of cash and trade. Thanks again for your interest.