Photo: Bogdan Popa/autoevolution/eBay seller micjagol-0
The 1964 model year was the most successful iteration of the fourth-generation Thunderbird. As the first release, the 1964 Thunderbird took the world by surprise with its new looks, especially because it was no longer as sporty as people expected.
Despite these changes, the 1964 model year recorded impressive sales, with nearly 92,500 units shipped to customers. The numbers fell dramatically in 1965, when Ford shipped only 75,000 units, followed by another decline in 1966. Shipments for the last model year of this generation dropped to 69,000 cars.
Now, get ready to be wowed.
The 1964 T-Bird that you see in these photos flexes the complete package. It's a survivor that has never been molested, restored, or altered in any way.
It was purchased by a doctor in Oregon who rarely drove the car. It was eventually sold to a collector in 1987, with the Thunderbird ending up in a private museum. The owner passed, but the family decided to keep the vehicle in the museum until 2018 when someone else purchased the Thunderbird and refreshed its mechanical side with a new exhaust and starter, new fluids, belts, and hoses.
The car received a full tune-up, though it has never been restored completely. The Pagoda Green paint you see in the photos is the original finish sprayed by Ford – I don't have any figures, but I believe it's a rare color; I'd love to see a Marti report on this T-Bird.
It makes little sense to describe its condition, as the photos speak for themselves. Everything inside, outside, and in the engine bay is in tip-top shape and working condition.
The engine under the hood is the famous 390 that was retained from the previous generation. The V8 develops 300 horsepower and starts and runs like a new unit. Everything feels new, as the odometer indicates just 20K miles, all original.
The rust isn't a concern, as even the undersides are perfectly clean. It makes sense, as the car spent nearly its entire life in a private museum and garages, away from things like rain, snow, and heavy sun.
The Thunderbird is now looking for a new owner after eBay seller micjagol-0 purchased it from an estate. You shouldn't expect this T-Bird to sell cheaply, but the auction is still underway. However, the top offer exceeds $12K, and the reserve is still in place, with 16 people fighting to take the car home. The reserve's value is still unknown, so it's impossible to tell how high the bidding must go to get unlocked.
Meanwhile, if you believe this T-Bird has a place in your collection, you can go to North Providence, Rhode Island, to see it in person. The bidding will end in five days.
Now, get ready to be wowed.
The 1964 T-Bird that you see in these photos flexes the complete package. It's a survivor that has never been molested, restored, or altered in any way.
It was purchased by a doctor in Oregon who rarely drove the car. It was eventually sold to a collector in 1987, with the Thunderbird ending up in a private museum. The owner passed, but the family decided to keep the vehicle in the museum until 2018 when someone else purchased the Thunderbird and refreshed its mechanical side with a new exhaust and starter, new fluids, belts, and hoses.
The car received a full tune-up, though it has never been restored completely. The Pagoda Green paint you see in the photos is the original finish sprayed by Ford – I don't have any figures, but I believe it's a rare color; I'd love to see a Marti report on this T-Bird.
It makes little sense to describe its condition, as the photos speak for themselves. Everything inside, outside, and in the engine bay is in tip-top shape and working condition.
The engine under the hood is the famous 390 that was retained from the previous generation. The V8 develops 300 horsepower and starts and runs like a new unit. Everything feels new, as the odometer indicates just 20K miles, all original.
The rust isn't a concern, as even the undersides are perfectly clean. It makes sense, as the car spent nearly its entire life in a private museum and garages, away from things like rain, snow, and heavy sun.
The Thunderbird is now looking for a new owner after eBay seller micjagol-0 purchased it from an estate. You shouldn't expect this T-Bird to sell cheaply, but the auction is still underway. However, the top offer exceeds $12K, and the reserve is still in place, with 16 people fighting to take the car home. The reserve's value is still unknown, so it's impossible to tell how high the bidding must go to get unlocked.
Meanwhile, if you believe this T-Bird has a place in your collection, you can go to North Providence, Rhode Island, to see it in person. The bidding will end in five days.
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