1970 Ford Thunderbird on 2040-cars
Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States
Body Type:2D SDN
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:429 cid
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: Eight
Make: Ford
Model: Thunderbird
Trim: 2 Door Landau Brougham
Options: Brougham package
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 88,712
Exterior Color: Brown
Interior Color: Tan
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Up for auction is a very nice 70' T-Bird which was a 1-owner California car for 37 yrs. I purchased the car from the second CA. owner two years ago and had it shipped back east. The body is very straight and is completely rust free. Car has not recently been patched and painted to conceal rust and there is no "bubbling" high or low. Older repaint retains a nice gloss which does show some wear with one softball sized area high up on the rear quarter panel where the paint is cracking (see photo). Original 429 runs good with 88k on the odometer. Original trans shifts firmly with no lag between shifts but does have a leak around the pan. Original interior is in very good cond. with no tears in the seats (see photos), Carpet and headliner are also nice.The dash pad has a crack in the typical location as most (see photo). All of the glass including the windshield is original and displays the oval car-lite emblems. The two front windows work but, the pass. window goes down halfway and starts to bind and one of the sm. rear windows does not work. Michelin tires are in good cond. Brakes are soft but, well capable of stopping the car. There are no charging issues as the car has sat for weeks with no need to recharge system. The clock does not work but, I'm including a nos clock nib with the sale. FM 8track is not connected. This very nice all original with one repaint car is well suited for someone who would like to drive and enjoy now while taking care of some mechanical issues in time. I have set a low reserve. Feel free to call Kenny @ 571-447-3315 with questions. I have the car advertised locally and reserve the right to end the auction early upon its sale.
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