Why This Car Is Special

You don’t come across the early 60s Thunderbird convertibles very often, much less one in as nice of a color combination as this example.

These bullet-nose T-birds had plenty of style and this restored one we have for sale here at Skyway Classics has the style and looks like it did when it was new with the big 390 cubic inch engine, beautiful Aquamarine paint, plush parchment interior package, and those great looking wire wheels and whitewall tires to complete the vintage look.

Features

1961 Ford Thunderbird

390 cubic inch engine 'Cruise-O-Matic " transmission Power steering Power brakes Factory air cleaner assembly with the 390 orange decal Chrome reservoir tank Chrome valve covers Chrome engine braces Four-barrel carburetor Factory cast iron exhaust manifolds FoMoCo windshield washer filler bag Very clean, painted, and detailed engine compartment Kelsey-Hayes chrome wire wheels Wide whitewall tires Restored parchment interior Twin front bucket seats Matching rear seats Factory dash setup with the dual cowl dash and an aluminum lower section Plenty of aluminum stainless steel Pushbutton radio Full heat/defrost system Power windows, Swing away steering wheel Painted in beautiful Aquamarine paint Parchment convertible top Mechanical

When you pop the hood you will see the 390 cubic inch engine attached to a 'Cruise-O-Matic " transmission that shifts seamlessly going down the road. It is equipped with power steering and power brakes, the factory air cleaner assembly with the 390 orange decal, chrome reservoir tank, chrome valve covers, chrome engine braces, four-barrel carburetor, factory cast iron exhaust manifolds, FoMoCo windshield washer filler bag, and sits in a very clean, painted, and detailed engine compartment.

It runs great, has an automatic transmission, has a good sound, and has a great suspension to propel you down the highway as you would expect in a Thunderbird.

This Thunderbird has Kelsey-Hayes chrome wire wheels with wide whitewall tires, and an array of power equipment that includes the tan top.

Interior

Inside is a restored parchment interior with a luxury car look and feel with the twin front bucket seats and the matching rear seats to envelop your passengers, a quite stylish factory dash setup with the dual cowl dash and an aluminum lower section, plenty of aluminum stainless steel, pushbutton radio, full heat/defrost system, power windows, carpeting, and a center console.

The seats look great along with the carpet, door panels, kick panels and dash. The swing away steering wheel works as it should and shows no cracking. All lights, blinkers, wipers and horn work as well as the gauges.

Ford added to the luxury with 12 more pounds of padding for the bucket seats, and doors widened to 51 inches. This Thunderbird is a great car to drive or show, with top up or down.

Exterior

This 3rd generation Thunderbird we have here is a nicely restored California car painted in beautiful Aquamarine paint. This particular 1961 Thunderbird Convertible was purchased from a family in California where it has benefited from an extensive restoration to bring it up to better then new standards.

The beautiful paint is in excellent condition with no imperfections that we have seen. Also all the chrome has been refinished to show quality standards. The same goes for all the moldings bright work.

The parchment convertible top looks great and all top functions work as they should. Inside the parchment interior is all new and in great condition.

Conclusion

Don’t miss out on this 1961 Ford Thunderbird with plenty of style and looks, the big 390 cubic inch engine, plush interior package, classic chrome wire wheels and whitewall tires to complete the vintage look.

So, give us a call at 941-254-6608.

Disclaimer

Information found on the website is presented as given to us by the owner of the car, whether on consignment or from the owner we bought it from. Some Photos, materials for videos, descriptions and other information are provided by the consignor/seller and is deemed reliable, but Skyway Classics does not warranty or guarantee this information. Skyway Classics is not responsible for information that may incorrect or a publishing error. The decision to purchase should be based solely on the buyer’s personal inspection of the vehicle or by a professional inspection service prior to offer or purchase being made.