Photo: Bogdan Popa/autoevolution/eBay seller bustedknuckles85
The debut of the fifth generation marked a new beginning for the T-Bird, with Ford rolling out a massive styling update that somehow pushed its luxury model away from the original concept used through 1966.
The new strategy made sense, though. The Thunderbird desperately needed an overhaul, especially because it was losing ground fast.
It was no longer Ford's superstar, as the Mustang was already getting incredible love in the States. The competition was also fiercer, with Ford's rivals becoming more committed to models that didn't compete directly with the T-Bird but ended up eating up its share anyway.
The new Thunderbird was even larger, with Ford also launching a four-door Landau that many considered an alternative to Lincoln.
eBay seller bustedknuckles85 has recently listed on the auction site what looks to be a very solid 1967 Thunderbird requiring a complete overhaul. The car already runs, drives, and stops, but it seems to be a restoration project needing a refresh.
The car has been sitting "for a while," according to the owner, who adds that the carburetor must be gone through. Their T-Bird is not road-worthy, but they promise you won't find a massive amount of rust on this car.
Unfortunately, the seller posted a very evasive photo gallery, so while I admit this Thunderbird is an intriguing discovery, the listing leaves a lot of questions without an answer. There are no photos of the vehicle's exterior as if the owner is trying to hide something, so your best option is to inspect everything in person.
The interior looks good, but the headliner must be reworked. However, the seats seem to be in good shape. It looks original, but considering the lack of information, it's important to remember everything is an assumption until you check out the car live.
A 390 V8 powers the Thunderbird, but we're once again getting vague details. Ford indeed offered the T-Bird with a 390 V8 as the base offering, but it's unclear if the unit under the hood of this 1967 example is the original. However, based on the photo revealing the engine and the filter, it doesn't look like the car ever received a restoration, making a potential engine swap rather unlikely.
A 1967 Thunderbird can become a head-turning daily driver with minimal restoration work, and this example might qualify for a refresh, depending on what you find during the in-person inspection. One thing is certain, though: the car sells cheaply, as you can get it for just $3,500. You might be able to buy the T-Bird at an even better price, as the owner also enabled the Make Offer button. Meanwhile, you can find the car in Janesville, Wisconsin, where it's sleeping on a trailer.
It was no longer Ford's superstar, as the Mustang was already getting incredible love in the States. The competition was also fiercer, with Ford's rivals becoming more committed to models that didn't compete directly with the T-Bird but ended up eating up its share anyway.
The new Thunderbird was even larger, with Ford also launching a four-door Landau that many considered an alternative to Lincoln.
eBay seller bustedknuckles85 has recently listed on the auction site what looks to be a very solid 1967 Thunderbird requiring a complete overhaul. The car already runs, drives, and stops, but it seems to be a restoration project needing a refresh.
The car has been sitting "for a while," according to the owner, who adds that the carburetor must be gone through. Their T-Bird is not road-worthy, but they promise you won't find a massive amount of rust on this car.
Unfortunately, the seller posted a very evasive photo gallery, so while I admit this Thunderbird is an intriguing discovery, the listing leaves a lot of questions without an answer. There are no photos of the vehicle's exterior as if the owner is trying to hide something, so your best option is to inspect everything in person.
The interior looks good, but the headliner must be reworked. However, the seats seem to be in good shape. It looks original, but considering the lack of information, it's important to remember everything is an assumption until you check out the car live.
A 390 V8 powers the Thunderbird, but we're once again getting vague details. Ford indeed offered the T-Bird with a 390 V8 as the base offering, but it's unclear if the unit under the hood of this 1967 example is the original. However, based on the photo revealing the engine and the filter, it doesn't look like the car ever received a restoration, making a potential engine swap rather unlikely.
A 1967 Thunderbird can become a head-turning daily driver with minimal restoration work, and this example might qualify for a refresh, depending on what you find during the in-person inspection. One thing is certain, though: the car sells cheaply, as you can get it for just $3,500. You might be able to buy the T-Bird at an even better price, as the owner also enabled the Make Offer button. Meanwhile, you can find the car in Janesville, Wisconsin, where it's sleeping on a trailer.
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