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1962 Thunderbird**great Shape**attractive Colors** on 2040-cars

Year:1962 Mileage:21349 Color: Blue /
 Blue
Location:

Carroll, Iowa, United States

Carroll, Iowa, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:390 V-8
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Transmission:Automatic
VIN: 2Y87Z164496 Year: 1962
Model: Thunderbird
Options: Leather Seats
Drive Type: rear wheel
Mileage: 21,349
Exterior Color: Blue
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Blue
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 8
Trim: Thunderbird
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

For Sale:  A very nice looking and driving 1962 Ford Thunderbird Landau.  This one is a fairly rare color, Diamond Blue (a special order Lincoln color).  This shade of light blue looks very good with its contrasting Black Landau roof.  The excellent and correct interior is a few shades darker than the exterior, providing additional and attractive contrast.  The engine runs well and is the original 390 V-8.  The odometer reads 21,349.  Judging by the condition of the original interior, this may be actual miles, but I cannot prove that.  The previous owner thought the miles were actual.  The automatic transmission shifts nicely.  The car runs and drives nicely, but has been in storage without being driven since November of last year.  Everything on the car works.  The paint is nice, but not perfect.  The landau top is in very good shape.  The chrome is very shiney and solid and the stainless is also very nice.  All of the trim is in good condition and the glass is clear all around.  The original interior is in excellent condition.  The interior chrome is good, steering wheel nice, great dash and headliner.  The door panels look great and even the carpet and floor mats are nice.  The colors are correct inside and out.  Yes, this Thunderbird does have the common exhaust manifold leak that probably new donuts will fix.  The trunk does have some surface rust and will need a new trunk kit ( mat and sideboards).  The underside is very solid and looks good.  The driver's side lower bumper has a blemish that the previous owner painted over with silver chrome-type paint.  There is a small scuff/shallow dent on the passenger's side front wheel well lip that is not seen in the photos.  My wife barely scuffed the garage side parking night.  I guess I can forgive her. 

     Overall, this is a very nice 1962 Thunderbird that can be driven right away.  The wide white wall tires really set off the light blue and black of the car.  The ride is veryy smooth and comfortable.  These '61-'63 Thunderbirds were very low, long, and heavy cars with a solid feel.

     Please feel free to ask any questions.  Sold in as-is condition.  Personal inspection is encouraged.

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