1964 ford thunderbird8/27/2023 This 1964 Ford Thunderbird we have here at Skyway Classics has not only a gorgeous red bucket seat interior, it has the much sought after 390 Thunderbird Special engine and it is a true iconic survivor type classic. The white paint and trim on the Bird is great as is all the fitment on the body panels, chrome is nice, and it even still has the rear fender skirts which combine with its classic lines that still look sleek today. ![]() Hinting at its roots in the previous generation Thunderbird that it evolved from, the new model retained a similar grille design with quad headlights. The correct bright red interior really completes the white on red theme with power bucket seats, power windows with controls in the center console, a complete set of factory gauges including a speedometer and other gauges, AM/FM radio also rest in the chrome center console.Įverything looks new including the bright red carpeting, rear seats, door panels, rear center console, and headliner.įor 1964 the Thunderbird was restyled in favor of a more squared-off appearance, which was mostly evident when viewing the car from the side or rear. It rides on chrome big spoke wire wheels with spinner caps and wide white sidewall tires, big brakes and more. The V8 fires up easily and has a great exhaust note out the rear dual exhaust system. They sit in a clean, painted, and detailed engine compartment that looks like it was back in 1964. Out Tbird came with the powerful 390 cubic-inch V8 is with the four-barrel carburetor, correct gold painted Thunderbird embossed valve covers and air cleaner assembly, windshield washer bag, and all other factory correct parts on the engine. The Thunderbird created a market niche that eventually became known as the personal luxury car. The Ford Thunderbird is a rear wheel drive automobile which was manufactured by Ford in the United States over eleven model generations from 1955 through 2005. In 1966, the carmaker improved that engine and offered it with 315 hp and, for those who were still missing the punch of its predecessors, it offered a 7.0-liter V8 with 345 hp.We have a like new luxurious white 1964 Thunderbird here at Skyway Classics that has an offsetting gorgeous red bucket seat interior as well as a 300 horsepower 390 cu in FE V8 engine paired with a 3-speed automatic transmission. Under the hood, Ford installed a 6.4-liter engine that provided 300 hp. ![]() That's why Ford sold the T-Bird in over 200.000 units in less than three years. Thanks to its generous wide and wood-trimmed center console, it created a luxurious image that was hard to beat by most of its competitors. The generous, wide speedometer took the top side of the instrument panel, while the other four gauges were lined-up underneath it. Inside, Ford installed comfortable seats and a dashboard that featured an extended lip on its upper side. The Thunderbird was offered as a hardtop coupe or as a convertible with an electrical opening mechanism carried over from the Lincoln Continental. The headlights clusters mimicked an eagle eye with their shapes, while the raked-forward grille created a dynamic, not sporty, image. ![]() Its long, wide, and flat hood was extended over the front dual-headlamps. It cared about image, comfort, and performance. The fourth-generation was a four-seat coupe longer than many four-door sedans. Although, with the fourth generation's introduction, it was clear that Ford didn't want to fight with the Corvette, at least not with the T-Bird. It was the car that made Corvette looks foolish, and it did that while offering a higher level of comfort. That credit went to the newly launched Mustang.īy the mid-'60s, the Thunderbird was already known and respected both on the streets and in car culture. The fourth generation of the T-Bird evolved into a personal luxury coupe, and it stepped away from its previous sporty image.
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