24th May, 2006 0:00

Syon House

 
  Lot 34
 
Lot 34 - 1964 Ford Thunderbird Convertible

1964 Ford Thunderbird Convertible


Lot details
Registration No: DGW519B
Chassis No: 4Y85Z160144
Mot Expiry: Mar 2007

"From the door-tops down, Convertibles are like other Thunderbirds. But what a difference up above! When you flick the switch it lowers automatically and stows completely out of sight into a hidden compartment back aft under the rear deck. No top boots to snap. No unsightly bulges. Not a hint that there even was a top. And if you want to be sportier still, there's an optional molded tonneau cover which fits over the rear seat and converts the Convertible into a snappy roadster." (Ford Buyer's Digest of New Car Facts, 1964)
Introduced for the 1964 model year, the fourth-generation Thunderbird (nicknamed the 'Flair Bird') was the market leader ahead of rivals such as the Buick Riviera and Pontiac Grand Prix. Based around a monocoque chassis equipped with coil-sprung independent front suspension, a semi-elliptic leaf-sprung 'live' rear axle and power brakes, it was powered by a 390ci (6.4litre) OHV V8. Boasting better sound insulation than its predecessors, the 'Flair Bird' was capable of a reputed 120mph.
Finished in Raven Black with Silver Blue upholstery, this particular left-hand drive example is described by the vendor as being in "excellent" order with regard to its engine, three-speed automatic gearbox, electrical equipment, interior trim, chassis, bodywork, paintwork and wheels / tyres. Reportedly "presented in its original livery", this "numbers matching big block car with every option available" has apparently been "restored to near concours condition". Reputed to have "just had £5,000 spent on it", the Thunderbird benefits from a new black German mohair hood, "fully detailed engine bay" and new Kelsey Hays chrome wire wheels shod with Bridgestone Slimband whitewall tyres. While, its impressive specification also includes: Cruise-O-Matic transmission, 'Swing-Away' steering column, power brakes, power steering, power windows, power seats, top-tinted windscreen with tinted glass, fully retractable power roof and rare optional 'sports deck'. Said to be "superb to drive", it is offered for sale with MOT certificate valid until March 7th 2007 and historic class (free) road tax until March 2007.

PLEASE NOTE: The vendor has informed us that there are accompanying invoices for the money spent on this car.
 

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Auction: Syon House, 24th May, 2006

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