1964 Ford Thunderbird Coupe

Greenwich Concours d'Elegance Auction|2 June 2019, 11:00 EDT|Greenwich

1964 Ford Thunderbird Coupe
Chassis no. 4Y83Z103231

390ci OHV V8 Engine
4-Barrel Carburetor
300bhp at 4,600rpm
Cruise-O-Matic 3-Speed Automatic Transmission
Front Independent with Longitudinal Leaf Spring Rear Suspension
4-Wheel Drum Brakes

*Well documented example
*Nicely restored
*The perfect car for cruising
*The future we were promised

THE FORD THUNDERBIRD

An across-the-range revamp saw a new 4th generation Thunderbird emerge for the 1964 season featuring deeply sculpted sides and two large rectangular rear light pods set within a massive bumper, its appearance giving rise to the sobriquet, 'Sculpture Bird'. Apart from the acquisition of front disc brakes for 1965 and a re-style for 1966, the Sculpture Bird changed little during the course of its three-year lifespan. Nestled in the enveloping bucket seat, the driver was surrounded by levers, buttons, dials and a swing-away retractable steering wheel. This high-tech interior was described as 'begadgeted and bedazzling' while the Ford advertisements read, 'Flight Plan Cleared – Proceed to Thunderbird...'

MOTORCAR OFFERED

Assembled at Ford Wixom, Michigan plant alongside the range-topping Lincoln Continental, this T-Bird was invoiced on September 12, 1963 and sold new through Rettinger Motors Inc in Wayzata, Minnesota—just west of Minneapolis. According to the original build sheet, it was finished in the Silver Mink color scheme it wears today and featured power windows and driver seat, seat belts, tinted glass, a heavy duty battery for cold starts, and special hubcaps—anti-freeze was through in at no charge. The total came to $3,864.39—quite a handsome sum in 1964.

The car eventually made its way to the East Coast, where it was restored and won several 1st and 2nd place finishes at local shows in Vermont from 2012-2015. In the care of the current owner for the last four years, a lack of space has motivated the sale. Complete with a thick binder of receipts and records in addition to owner's and service manuals, the only thing one need consider is where to cruise next?

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