The listed retail price for the 1964 two-door hardtop coupe was US$4,486 ($42,328 in 2022 dollars ), 1965 model year saw the debut of sequential turn signals The only transmission available was the Cruise-O-Matic MX 3 speed automatic. The 1964 Thunderbird was the only model of this generation to have the word 'Thunderbird' spelled out on the front hood instead of a chrome Thunderbird emblem. Total 1964 sales were excellent at 92,465 units, up nearly fifty per cent from the previous year, but the popularity of the Sports Roadster continued to decline, with only 50 Sports Roadster sold from the factory. The revised model was initially offered as a hardtop, convertible, Sports Roadster with dealer-installed tonneau cover and wire wheels, and Landau with vinyl roof, simulated landau irons, and wood grain interior appointments. Models 1964 Thunderbird Hardtop Coupe 1965 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop 1966 Town Landau Contemporary testers felt that the Buick Riviera, Pontiac Grand Prix and Chrysler 300K were substantially more roadworthy cars, but the Thunderbird retained its leading market share. The softly sprung suspension allowed considerable body lean, wallow, and float on curves and bumps. The only remnant of the Thunderbird's former sporty image was that the standard 390-cubic-inch 300 hp (224 kW) V8 engine needed nearly 11 seconds to push the heavy T-bird to 60 mph (97 km/h). This generation of the Thunderbird was restyled in favor of a more squared-off, "formal" look. The family’s 1959 Thunderbird was traded in for a value of over $2k.The fourth generation Ford Thunderbird is a large personal luxury car produced by Ford for the 1964 to 1966 model years. The original invoice list the options as well that the total price of $5,086.10. The seller states that an oil change and brake service were last done in 2017.
Accents include Thunderbird-branded valve covers and a gold-finish air cleaner. The 390 ci V8 is mated to a Cruise-o-Matic 3-speed automatic transmission. Instrumentation includes a linear 120 mph speedometer and a rolled-over 5-digit odometer showing 13k miles. The 2-spoke swing-away steering wheel features a Thunderbird emblem and wood rim. The seller reports that the roof sometimes leaks during heavy rains.
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The teal interior features a convenience control panel, a wood-trimmed dashboard, and a powered driver seat. The tinted glass and fender shields were originally optioned for $43 and $26.60, respectively.ġ5″ wheels wear polished hub caps and are mounted with white wall tires. The body is finished in Caspian Blue and features a black landau top. This T-bird is now offered with the original invoice, keys, manual, and a clean Maryland title in the seller’s grandmother’s name. The seller reports that over $50k was spent in the 1990s overhauling the engine and interior. The 390 ci V8 is mated to a 3-speed automatic. Finished in Caspian Blue over a teal interior, this Thunderbird features a landau roof and white wall tires. The original owner’s wife acquired the car after his passing in 2015, and the car has since stayed in the family and currently shows 113k miles. This 1964 Ford Thunderbird was originally purchased by the seller’s grandfather at E.S.
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