1961 Ford Thunderbird

Convertible

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

1YZ3Z163884

Clear

Gasoline

FOR SALE IS MY BEAUTIFUL 1961 THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE. I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN OCTOBER FROM A COLLECTOR IN WISCONSIN. I HAD NOT INTENDED TO SELL HER BUT I HAVE A CHANCE TO PURCHASE A 63 M CODE TBIRD AT A NICE PRICE AND NEED TO MAKE ROOM. I CHOOSE TO KEEP MY '57. ANYWAY I PURCHASED THE CAR IN OCTOBER AND DROVE HER HOME THE 130 MILES BACK TO MY HOUSE OUTSIDE OF CHICAGO. HONESTLY, I'VE NOT HAD SO MUCH FUN DRIVING IN A WHILE WITH ALL THE HONKS AND THUMBS UP ON THE WAY HOME. SHE PERFORMED FLAWLESSLY AND HARDLY BREATHING HARD BY THE TIME I GOT HOME. I HAD ENOUGH TIME IN THE SEASON HERE TO GO TO 3-4 SHOWS, GRAB A COUPLE TROPHIES, AND THEN PUT HER AWAY AROUND THANKSGIVING. I GO FIRE HER UP EVERY FEW WEEKS. THE PARTICULARS- SHE IS A BEAUTIFUL DARK BLUE, CODE H CHESAPEAKE DARK BLUE METALLIC, THE ORIGINAL COLOR. THE PAINT IS GREAT WITH A DEEP LUSTRE. THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO RUST ANYWHERE ON THE LASER STRAIGHT BODY. SHE PASSES THE MAGNET TEST EASILY. THE INTERIOR IS LIGHT BLUE, CODE 52, THE ORIGINAL COLOR ALSO. THE CONTRAST BETWEEN DARK PAINT AND LIGHT INTERIOR SETS THE CAR OFF WHICH IS MY PREFERENCE TO ALL THE RED, BLACK, AND WHITE ONES THAT DOMINATE. THE INTERIOR IS SPECTACULAR AS YOU CAN SEE. NO RIPS, TEARS, ETC. NO CRACKS IN THE DASH EITHER. ALL GUAGES WORK AS THEY'RE SUPPOSED TO. THE LIGHTS, HORN, TURN SIGNALS, ETC WORK AS WELL. THE NON-WORKING ITEM IS THE CLOCK AND THE RADIO WORKS KINDA WHEN IT WANTS. BIG DEAL. OF COURSE THE MOST ATTENTION DRAWING FEATURE IS THE SWING AWAY WHEEL. IT GETS THE MOST COMMENTS. THE ENGINE BAY IS SQUEAKY CLEAN AS YOU CAN SEE. NOTHING RUINS A BEAUTIFUL CAR FASTER THAN A FILTHY ENGINE BAY, RIGHT? THE UNDERSIDE IS JUST AS NICE. THE CHROME ON THE CAR IS EXCELLENT. BUMPERS ARE PIT FREE AND NICE. THERE IS SOME MINOR PITTING ON THE STAINLESS AROUND THE WINDOWS IF THAT WOULD CONCERN YOU. THOSE PIECES ARE EASILY OBTAINABLE. THE TOP IS NEW AND FLAWLESS. THE TIRES ARE THE CORRECT DOUBLE WIDE WHITES WITH LESS THAN 500 MILES ON THEM. THE WHEEL COVERS ARE PERFECT. I HAVE AN OLD SET TOO IF THE BUYER WANTS. ALL HOSES, ETC UNDER THE HOOD ARE NEW, AS ARE THE BRAKES. THE FRONT AND REAR ENDS ARE REBUILT AND THERE IS AN EXTRA LEAF IN THE REAR SPRINGS THAT SETS THE CAR A LITTLE HIGHER IN THE REAR, WHICH I PREFER OVER THE LOW RIDER LOOK. THE TRANS IS GREAT, SHIFTS SMOOTHLY, NO NOISE OR CLUNKS. SHE RIDES LIKE A CHAMP. SHE DOESNT LEAK A DROP, I JUST CHECKED TODAY AS I PULLED HER OUT TO TAKE THE PICS. FIRED RIGHT UP. MOST IMPORTANTLY, THE TOP MECHANISM WAS REBUILT USING MODERN RELAYS, ETC. THE TOP GOES UP AND DOWN WITHOUT A HITCH. ITS QUITE A SHOW, REALLY. IN SUMMARY, THIS IS A GORGEOUS BIRD THAT YOU CAN HOP IN AND GO. LOOK, YOU CAN BUY A JUNK BIRD ANYTIME, AND THEY ARE AROUND BELIEVE ME. I AM A TBIRD GUY. I HAVE LOVED THEM SINCE I WAS A LITTLE BOY. I KNOW THEM WELL AND I DO MY HOMEWORK. I TOOK MONTHS TO FIND THIS ONE AND I WAS LUCKY IT WAS CLOSE BY. I DO NOT BUY JUNK AND I DONT EXPECT YOU TO EITHER. I HAVE SET THE RESERVE FAIRLY. IF YOU WANT TO MAKE AN OFFER DURING THE AUCTION, FEEL FREE. I'LL END IT FOR THE RIGHT NUMBER. THERE ARE VERY FEW NICE 61'S OUT THERE, DONT KNOW WHY. THERE ARE PLENTY OF 62 AND 63 BIRDS, BUT FEW 61'S. LOOK AT MY FEEDBACK, ESPECIALLY FROM THE GENTLEMAN WHO BOUGHT MY OTHER 61 IN JUNE. I COULD PUT YOU IN CONTACT WITH HIM IF NECESSARY AND HE WILL VOUCH FOR ME IM SURE. I FORGOT TO MENTION I HAVE A PERFECT SET OF SIDE TRIM MOULDING THAT CAN BE ADDED TO THE CAR. IF I WOULD KEEP THE CAR I WOULD ADD IT AS I THINK IT LOOKS GOOD. GOOD LUCK!On Jan-20-12 at 22:20:20 PST, seller added the following information: OK BIDDERS. WE ARE SO CLOSE TO A SALE!