Find or Sell Used Cars, Trucks, and SUVs in USA

Two Owners All Original Stock Low Miles Zero Rust Runs Great Very Well Preserved on 2040-cars

Year:1965 Mileage:91507 Color: Gold /
 Gold
Location:

St. George, Utah, United States

St. George, Utah, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:390cid V8
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 5Y83Z137133 Year: 1965
Make: Ford
Model: Thunderbird
Trim: Coupe
Options: Swing-Away Steering Column
Safety Features: Seat Belts
Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Power Options: Power Antenna, Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 91,507
Sub Model: Hardtop
Exterior Color: Gold
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Gold
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 8
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. ... 

Beautiful, stock, original (other than an older, high-quality respray in 1994), well-maintained, babied, rust-free, great running, low mileage, Southwestern USA based, two-owner (1965-1999,1999-2013) 1965 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop. This one has aged beautifully in our dry climate under the care of two loving and fastidious owners. I am the neighborhood eBay go-to guy and am selling it for a friend. He and his siblings bought it from the original owner in 1999 as a 70th birthday present for their father. They have enjoyed it regularly over the years (mostly local car shows and parades) but now it's time to pass it on to the next steward.


All the details on this particular model can be found below... 


And here are the details (in no particular order) on the one I'm selling...

* All original dealer purchase paperwork and Ford Registered Owner ID card from 1965
* Original Owners Manual with buyer and dealer info
* Multiple AZ/UT Registration Cards from the 1960's through 1990's
* Substantial receipt history from the original owner (1960's-1990's)
* Handwritten ledger of repair history by original owner
* Purchase paperwork from the second owner
* Receipt history from second owner (1999-2013)
* Interior-Beige Leather (per original owner notes)
* Exterior-Light Sonora Metallic (per original owner notes)
* Engine-390CID, 4BBL, 300HP, 427TRQ
* Transmission-Cruise-O-Matic
* Differential-Ford 9 inch
* Newer Tires
* New Battery

Exterior (please ask for pics)...

* Very good condition, some paint chipping from use (very minor-and no door dings), all chrome and trim good
* All lights work other than right fender mounted drivers blinker notification light (all blinkers work)
* Sequential rear turn signals work great
* Switch operated electric antenna raises and lowers properly
* Signs of an ancient, minor, fender-bender repaired properly on left rear quarter panel
* Undercarriage excellent, no rust/corrosion ever
* Trunk excellent, all pans/inner fenders/quarter panels rock solid
* Minor dents in one hubcap
* Small bend in front bumper next to license plate

Running Gear...

* Excellent, everything works, no issues
* And that includes steering and brakes
* Drives very tightly, no rattles or shakes

Interior (please ask for pics)...

* Original AM radio works great, volume knob loose
* AC works great
* All gauges work other than AMP gauge (electrical system charges properly)
* Original upholstery on drivers seat base worn (the rest of the interior is excellent and seat covers are included)
* Dash pad and steering wheel have some cracking (the curse of living a life in a dry, desert climate)
* Electric drivers seat adjustment doesn't work
* No missing buttons, knobs, or levers
* Passenger door electric windows/vent are temperamental
* Window washer inoperative (wipers work great)
* Even the cigarette lighter works!

This T-Bird has obviously been well-loved it's entire 48 year life by only two owners. What makes it truly special is it's provenance (verifiable, documented history). You know what you are getting and you know where it has been. Add to that it's excellent, original condition (a car can be restored over and over but it's only original once) and it's a winner... either as a very cool, awesome and practical daily driver or something even more.

My name is Chris and I would be delighted to answer your questions. Please call me at 435-669-1470. I also have about 200 pictures that show every nook and cranny. Please ask me for them. This beauty is located in the dry, desert community of St.George, Utah (about 100 miles north of Las Vegas). Also, you may want to consider flying in and driving it home. I would be happy to help facilitate that. Good luck and good bidding.







Auto Services in Utah

Wrenches ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, Automobile Electric Service
Address: 445 E State Rd, Pleasant-Grove
Phone: (801) 785-6769

Tunex Orem ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, Automobile Parts & Supplies, Automobile Inspection Stations & Services
Address: 184 S State St, Vineyard
Phone: (801) 874-2395

Terrace Muffler & Auto Repair ★★★★★

Automobile Parts & Supplies, Engines-Diesel-Fuel Injection Parts & Service, Engines-Diesel
Address: 140 W 4700 S, Riverdale
Phone: (801) 675-4266

Ted`s Express Auto ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service
Address: 6930 S 400 W, West-Jordan
Phone: (801) 561-6727

Rocky Mountain Collision and Auto Painting ★★★★★

Automobile Body Repairing & Painting
Address: 695 West State Road, Pleasant-Grove
Phone: (801) 785-2020

Rick Warner Body Shop ★★★★★

Automobile Body Repairing & Painting
Address: 28 W 700 S, Salt-Lake-Cty
Phone: (801) 363-4400

Auto blog

2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. 2019 Ram 1500 vs. 2018 Ford F-150: How they compare

Mon, Jan 15 2018

The full-size pickup truck market is seriously hot right now. Both Ram and Chevrolet have introduced completely redesigned trucks, the 2019 Ram 1500 and the 2019 Chevy Silverado, and as the companies slowly roll each one out, more and more information comes to light. We've put together this comparison post to help you keep track of all the features and specifications of each of these new models, along with the updated 2018 Ford F-150. Among the stats we'll take a look at are engines, power, fuel economy, trim levels, weight and more. Weight savings Both the 2019 Ram 1500 and 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 have gone on a diet for the new model year, similar to the one the F-150 went on in 2015. The Silverado is the weight-loss leader, having shed 450 pounds when comparing quad-cab V8 models. The Ram 1500 lost 225 pounds compared to the current truck. Both trucks achieve their weight loss in part due to the use of aluminum parts. On the Silverado, the hood, doors, and tailgate are aluminum, while on the Ram, just the hood and tailgate are aluminum on the body. Compare that to the F-150, which uses aluminum for all exterior body panels for a total weight loss of up to 732 pounds, which makes the aluminum-intensive F-150 the weight-loss leader. View 160 Photos Engines and transmissions There's only a bit of overlap in powertrains on the Ram 1500 and Chevy Silverado. Each has a V8 for the top engine. The Ram's is a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 making 395 horsepower and 410 pound-feet of torque. The Silverado will once again use a 6.2-liter V8 as its range topper with the same 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque as the current model. Both of these V8s boast some extra fuel saving technology. The Chevy's 6.2-liter (and some 5.3-liters) comes with the company's latest cylinder deactivation system that can shut off any or nearly all of the eight cylinders. The Ram's V8 boasts an optional 48-volt mild-hybrid system that, in addition to likely helping fuel economy, can provide up to 130 pound-feet of torque right off the line. With the Ram, fuel economy sees an improvement of 2 mpg in the city and combined ratings for 17 and 19 respectively. Highway fuel economy improves by 1 mpg to 23 with two-wheel drive and 22 with four-wheel drive. The Silverado's 6.2-liter V8 only improves city fuel economy by 1 mpg to 16, and actually loses 1 mpg on the highway. The new 5.3-liter engine with the fancy cylinder deactivation does see an improvement over the simpler version.

'84 MotorWeek Cherokee, Bronco and Blazer comparison indulges your SUV nostalgia

Fri, Jan 16 2015

These days, truck-based, full-frame SUVs are somewhat of a rarity on the auto landscape due to the rapid rise in popularity of easier-driving, car-based crossovers. Although, without the gradually building popularity of these chunky, high-riding vehicles decades ago, it's unlikely that America's roads would be filled with so many CUVs today. In its latest dig into the archives, MotorWeek has found a 1984 comparison test of a trio of these early Sport Utility Wagons, as long-time host John Davis called them, that helped get acceptance of this segment going. This is a red, white and blue test of the SUVs from American automakers at the time and pits the Chevrolet Blazer, Ford Bronco and Jeep Cherokee (specifically in Wagoneer guise) against each other. Driving manners and interior usability are considered in the evaluation, but Motorweek actually takes these vehicles off road, too. Among the bigger revelations is the improvement in on-road ability in the past 30 years. While specific 0-60 times aren't given, all three models take around 10 seconds just to get to around 50 miles per hour in the 500-feet on-ramp acceleration test. Check out this clip to see just how far this segment has progressed in the past three decades or just get a blast of nostalgia from these now vintage models. News Source: MotorWeek via YouTube Chevrolet Ford Jeep SUV Off-Road Vehicles Classics Videos Ford Bronco chevy blazer

My year in EVs: 8 electrics that are changing the car industry

Wed, Dec 1 2021

The year 2021 will go down as an inflection point in the auto industry’s transition to electric vehicles. It's when many much-anticipated models became reality. No longer sketches or sketchy prototypes, electric vehicles appeared from all corners with everything from the Lucid Air to Ford Mustang Mach-E changing how we think about transportation. I managed to drive a lot of them, and as I went through my notes, I realized IÂ’ve got a mini memoir of the seminal EVs of 2021. HereÂ’s my take on eight of them. Hummer EV Easily the most over-the-top EV I tested this year. The 1,000-hp super truck lived up to the hype with its domineering presence, stupendous power and simply being a reincarnated Hummer. I took it for a short spin on- and off-road at the General Motors Proving Grounds in Milford, Mich., and was impressed with the airy cabin, removable sky panels and expansive touchscreens. Yes, I crab walked, which felt like steering a pontoon boat, though I can see why it would be useful. Lucid Air Dream Performance The most beautiful sedan I tested all year, EV or otherwise. Unlike the futuristic Mercedes EQS — which is quite attractive — LucidÂ’s car is a blend of mid-century modern interior aesthetics and classic European exterior styling. When I walked up for my test drive, someone who IÂ’m pretty sure was comedian Jon Lovitz was sitting inside and taking it all in. As it sat in the valet of a hotel in a wealthy suburban enclave north of Detroit, the Lucid drew more attention than any of the Mercedes, Cadillacs or Lexus models passing by. The driving experience was enveloping. Starting at $169,000 for the Performance model (reservations are closed), the Lucid I sampled packed 1,111 hp and 471 miles of range. From the precise steering to the comfortable suspension, the dynamics were spot-on. It's a formidable product, and all the more impressive given itÂ’s LucidÂ’s first. Chevy Bolt EV The Bolt was the most pleasant surprise for me. It handled well, offered low-to-the-ground hot hatch dynamics and the steering was dialed-in. Adding a crossover variant for the new generation was a smart play. On a summer morning where I went to a first drive of the Ford Bronco at an off-road course, my hour-long commute in the Bolt was an enjoyable appetizer.  The Bolt was also my biggest disappointment due to its extensive recalls for fire risk. Ironically, I had the Bolt in my driveway when the initial recall went out for the previous generation (2017-19).