

A lower pan, painted body color, contained the backup lights. The rear end was the best design element, set off by two oblong taillights surrounded by protective bumpers. The quad headlamps were moved to the extreme edge of the fenders, where they cut into the face of the car in canted oval cutouts. The pointed profile was still evident, but from front or rear it was completely altered. In detail, the 1964 retained a family resemblance to the 1963 but was obviously new. The turn signals of the 1964 were intended to be sequential, but Ford ran into trouble with certain state regulations and was forced to wait a year while applying for the necessary permissions. "And there's a cleaner, stronger rear, achieved with two of the biggest tail/turn/stop lamps ever seen on an automobile."

"There's a more powerful look which the stylists obtained by lengthening the hood and shortening the roof lines," said Car Life. This Tbird was in the 2020 Detroit Autorama and won third place for restoration out of 6 awards.But a complete reskinning vastly altered them on the surface. Previous owner had front end, ball joints, steering, tie rods, and idle arm repairs (has invoices) Paint rubbed and ceramic coating applied. Shop manual, electrical manual, Body Assembly Manualįlex Fan replaced with correct clutch fan And, with receipts to prove it, he maintained it like a true "car guy"! Visually, She really stands tall, you'll be proud to be the new owner.

We think you'll love this 'Bird as much as our seller does, he was proud to drive it and take it to the shows. It's powered by the 390 Cubic Inch, 300 Horsepower ("Z" Code) Thunderbird engine and Automatic (C6 Cruise-O Matic) Transmission. You'll love the factory Air Conditioning! Other features include Power Windows, Steering and Brakes, and that iconic "Tilt-Away" Steering wheel (super easy for entry and exit!). The Thunderbird "expert" will note that the trim tag paint code is V for Bright Light Yellow, the gauges were replaced with AutoMeter (for more accuracy?) and the Wide White Wall radial tires mounted on those cool true Wire Wheels were certainly not original to this 1964 Thunderbird. The restoration was not done with the intent to have it be "100% Authentic". The odometer shows 8,113, which according to the paperwork he has, the engine rebuild and (probably) paintwork was done at that time as well (approximately ten years ago). The previous owner lived in Georgia where the restoration was done prior to his purchase. Originally sold through the Kansas City DSO, it spent most of its time in the South. The previous previous is in his late 80's and is sad to have to give up his T-Bird because of his failing eyesight. This Super Sharp Red 1964 Thunderbird is a serious "eye-catching" beauty. 1964 Thunderbird- A/C(!)- Beautiful in "Fiesta Rangoon Red"- 390 CID -Show and Cruise Ready
