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$35,000Published 28 September 2019ID: sF92V4
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Information from the owner
Body: Convertible
Age: 54 years
Mileage: 62174 km
Transmission: Automatic
Exterior color: Yellow
Seller's comments about 1965' Ford Thunderbird
Vintage Thunderbird Club International
(VTCI) “1st PLACE” Winner!GUIDED TOUR OF CAR WITH OVER 100 IMAGESHIGHLIGHTS...Scored 292 on 300-point scale at the 2016 VTCI Regional
Meet
Beautiful Thunderbird “Pastel Yellow” ( Code: G)
NEW High-end Cloth Top
Excellent Factory Front Disc Brakes
Unique “Swing-Away” Steering Wheel
Famed “Disappearing” Top with Full-Width Rear
Seat
Many NEW parts, fasteners, rubber seals, etc.
HISTORIC BACKGROUND: The 1964 Thunderbird kicked-off
the 3-year “Flair-bird” series with a bang…Motor Trend’s Car of the Year
Award! In fact, Ford’s entire new line was so impressive, Motor
Trend gave its coveted award to the whole Ford line…with an extensive article
on the new Thunderbird. Though all Thunderbirds have something
special to offer, it is the 1955-1966 Thunderbirds that are now the most highly
sought of all.Two substantial improvements were made for
1965 over the prior introductory year for this series: Standard Front Disc
Brakes (which are truly excellent), and the famed Sequential Rear
Turn-Signals. The 1-2-3 illumination of the three rear turn-signal
segments are so iconic that Ford has them on its hot-selling new Mustangs!VTCI “1st Place” – VTCI is
the abbreviation for Vintage Thunderbird Club International. Though
there are some other fine Thunderbird Clubs, VTCI is considered to be the most
prominent, and has distinguished itself with rigorous 300-point Concours
judging standards.The very best tribute to this car’s
restoration quality, is the 292-points (97.3% of 300 possible) that it earned
at the 2016 VTCI Regional
Convention held in Chattanooga, TN which earned the car a 1st Place
award. This car is well-known in the Atlanta-area
VTCI community. Many club members have offered their advice and
skills to make this one of the nicest 1965 Thunderbird Convertibles extant.EXCELLENT
FACTORY-ORIGINAL COLOR COMBINATION…The gentle Pastel Yellow and Raven Black interior really
complement the body lines and dramatic interior features of this Thunderbird. Ford Motor Company recognized the
attractiveness of this color scheme too, and featured it in the final dramatic
image of their 1965 Thunderbird brochure (see image set).ORIGINAL “PINK SHEET” WIXOM GATE
RELEASE/DEALER INVOICE is shown.
Very few Thunderbirds have been successfully mated to their originating
paperwork, but this fine example has the distinct advantage of this highly desirable provenance. This document
confirms the following original factory equipment for this car…· Pastel Yellow
Body Color· 815x15 WSW
(White sidewall) Tires with Red Band (a Thunderbird-exclusive tire created by
Firestone)· Power Windows· Power Retracting
Antenna· Tinted Glass· Heavy Duty
Battery· Fender ShieldsYou will also note that the car came with
8 gallons of gas for which FORD charged the dealer a whopping $2.40 Those were the days! ADDITIONAL
DOCUMENTATION…includes an original “Shop Tips” publication from Ford in a “Special 1965
Announcement Issue” which includes specifications and engine information on the
new Thunderbird and all other Ford models for ’65. The 2016
VTCI 1st Place Score-sheet and many restoration receipts also
accompany the car.#5Y85Z153303 VIN DECODING: 5 (1965 Model
Year) Y (Wixom Lincoln/Thunderbird Assembly Plant) 85 (Thunderbird
Convertible) Z (390 cid V8 w/4BBL) 53303 (Production Sequence Number) DATA PLATE DECODING: 76A (Thunderbird Convertible) G (Pastel
Yellow Paint) 26 (Black Interior) 18C (March 18,
1965 Production Date) 74 (Seattle District Sales Office) 1 (3.00
Axle) 4 (3-Speed Dual-Range Automatic Transmission)OPERATIONAL REPORT…the car is a joy to drive. The
Power Steering, Power Brakes (front disc), and Dual-Range 3-Speed Automatic all
combine to make this car a joy to drive on the boulevard, in traffic, and on
the highway. It has been reliably driven to many T’Bird Club events,
and to Chattanooga, TN where it won a 1st Place award.Everything was tested & working at
time of listing except the automatic brake release (it is manually released)
and the high-beam dash indicator lamp. Although
no washer fluid was available for the empty reservoir bag - the pump motor
responded.LOCATION: Atlanta Metro
Area (Alpharetta,
GA…approx. 30 miles North of Atlanta, GA)THE FIRST 22 PICTURES will give you a general overview of this
handsome 1965 Thunderbird, but if you are seriously interested...we suggest
that you look at ALL 100+ images because we want you to see EVERYTHING. Simply "scroll down"
to see the pictures.ODOMETER NOTE...the odometer currently reads 38,618.
Due to the design limitations of odometers of this era, accurate mileage since
new cannot be known with absolute certainty – however, the overall condition and operation of the car suggests that
this might be the original mileage.PAYMENT must be made via Bank to Bank wire
transfer, or in cash. IMPORTANT DOCUMENT & CONDITION OF SALE
REMARKS: Bill
of Sale and Vehicle Registration documents will be provided to the Buyer.NOTE: The
state of Georgia does not require titles for pre-1986
vehicles. Instead of a title, “Non-Title” appears in the title field
of the Vehicle Registration. Since Georgia requires proof of
ownership before Vehicle Registration documents can be issued, the current
Vehicle Registration becomes the government-issued document of
ownership. ALL states must respect the DMV laws of all other
states…so the car can be registered, insured, and driven in ANY
state. Whether your state also issues a title or not, is entirely
dependent upon your state’s DMV laws.This Vehicle is sold strictly as-shown and
on a final as-is basis without any warranties expressed or implied due to age.
Even the very best and most valuable classics will require additional
maintenance and service - often without warning. Therefore, please expect
to continue - as the new owner and caretaker of this classic -
to perform additional maintenance and repairs. We hope that you are able
to enjoy the car without the need for an immediate repair - but understand that
this indeed could be found necessary. As seasoned collectors know, every
time you start (or attempt to start) a classic car is a new experience...it
could be a wonderful ride, or a new repair to undertake. That is the
nature of the hobby, and this car (or any classic car) should not be purchased
if you are not prepared for this reality. We have presented the car accurately
to the best of our ability, but oversights are possible. Therefore prospective
buyers are welcome to examine the vehicle in person. All sales are final.Though this car has been driven long
distances to shows, this is not done often or regularly, therefore (due to age)
we recommend that it be transported to its new locale.We remind you to be sure to review ALL the
images and ALL the captions for this classic because - in addition to this
description - they relate important information too!QUESTIONS?...after reviewing ALL the images and reading the entire
description, please call Jim Murphy if you have any questions:
706-429-7924FINAL
NOTE...IMPERFECTIONS – The car is very nice, most certainly one of the
nicest of this year/make/model extant. But because there is no
such thing as a perfect car, please expect some imperfections. Because
we endeavor to place the camera everywhere that you can look, you will notice
most imperfections yourself. However, in the last set of images, we show
several close-ups of imperfections of the type you should expect.
(VTCI) “1st PLACE” Winner!GUIDED TOUR OF CAR WITH OVER 100 IMAGESHIGHLIGHTS...Scored 292 on 300-point scale at the 2016 VTCI Regional
Meet
Beautiful Thunderbird “Pastel Yellow” ( Code: G)
NEW High-end Cloth Top
Excellent Factory Front Disc Brakes
Unique “Swing-Away” Steering Wheel
Famed “Disappearing” Top with Full-Width Rear
Seat
Many NEW parts, fasteners, rubber seals, etc.
HISTORIC BACKGROUND: The 1964 Thunderbird kicked-off
the 3-year “Flair-bird” series with a bang…Motor Trend’s Car of the Year
Award! In fact, Ford’s entire new line was so impressive, Motor
Trend gave its coveted award to the whole Ford line…with an extensive article
on the new Thunderbird. Though all Thunderbirds have something
special to offer, it is the 1955-1966 Thunderbirds that are now the most highly
sought of all.Two substantial improvements were made for
1965 over the prior introductory year for this series: Standard Front Disc
Brakes (which are truly excellent), and the famed Sequential Rear
Turn-Signals. The 1-2-3 illumination of the three rear turn-signal
segments are so iconic that Ford has them on its hot-selling new Mustangs!VTCI “1st Place” – VTCI is
the abbreviation for Vintage Thunderbird Club International. Though
there are some other fine Thunderbird Clubs, VTCI is considered to be the most
prominent, and has distinguished itself with rigorous 300-point Concours
judging standards.The very best tribute to this car’s
restoration quality, is the 292-points (97.3% of 300 possible) that it earned
at the 2016 VTCI Regional
Convention held in Chattanooga, TN which earned the car a 1st Place
award. This car is well-known in the Atlanta-area
VTCI community. Many club members have offered their advice and
skills to make this one of the nicest 1965 Thunderbird Convertibles extant.EXCELLENT
FACTORY-ORIGINAL COLOR COMBINATION…The gentle Pastel Yellow and Raven Black interior really
complement the body lines and dramatic interior features of this Thunderbird. Ford Motor Company recognized the
attractiveness of this color scheme too, and featured it in the final dramatic
image of their 1965 Thunderbird brochure (see image set).ORIGINAL “PINK SHEET” WIXOM GATE
RELEASE/DEALER INVOICE is shown.
Very few Thunderbirds have been successfully mated to their originating
paperwork, but this fine example has the distinct advantage of this highly desirable provenance. This document
confirms the following original factory equipment for this car…· Pastel Yellow
Body Color· 815x15 WSW
(White sidewall) Tires with Red Band (a Thunderbird-exclusive tire created by
Firestone)· Power Windows· Power Retracting
Antenna· Tinted Glass· Heavy Duty
Battery· Fender ShieldsYou will also note that the car came with
8 gallons of gas for which FORD charged the dealer a whopping $2.40 Those were the days! ADDITIONAL
DOCUMENTATION…includes an original “Shop Tips” publication from Ford in a “Special 1965
Announcement Issue” which includes specifications and engine information on the
new Thunderbird and all other Ford models for ’65. The 2016
VTCI 1st Place Score-sheet and many restoration receipts also
accompany the car.#5Y85Z153303 VIN DECODING: 5 (1965 Model
Year) Y (Wixom Lincoln/Thunderbird Assembly Plant) 85 (Thunderbird
Convertible) Z (390 cid V8 w/4BBL) 53303 (Production Sequence Number) DATA PLATE DECODING: 76A (Thunderbird Convertible) G (Pastel
Yellow Paint) 26 (Black Interior) 18C (March 18,
1965 Production Date) 74 (Seattle District Sales Office) 1 (3.00
Axle) 4 (3-Speed Dual-Range Automatic Transmission)OPERATIONAL REPORT…the car is a joy to drive. The
Power Steering, Power Brakes (front disc), and Dual-Range 3-Speed Automatic all
combine to make this car a joy to drive on the boulevard, in traffic, and on
the highway. It has been reliably driven to many T’Bird Club events,
and to Chattanooga, TN where it won a 1st Place award.Everything was tested & working at
time of listing except the automatic brake release (it is manually released)
and the high-beam dash indicator lamp. Although
no washer fluid was available for the empty reservoir bag - the pump motor
responded.LOCATION: Atlanta Metro
Area (Alpharetta,
GA…approx. 30 miles North of Atlanta, GA)THE FIRST 22 PICTURES will give you a general overview of this
handsome 1965 Thunderbird, but if you are seriously interested...we suggest
that you look at ALL 100+ images because we want you to see EVERYTHING. Simply "scroll down"
to see the pictures.ODOMETER NOTE...the odometer currently reads 38,618.
Due to the design limitations of odometers of this era, accurate mileage since
new cannot be known with absolute certainty – however, the overall condition and operation of the car suggests that
this might be the original mileage.PAYMENT must be made via Bank to Bank wire
transfer, or in cash. IMPORTANT DOCUMENT & CONDITION OF SALE
REMARKS: Bill
of Sale and Vehicle Registration documents will be provided to the Buyer.NOTE: The
state of Georgia does not require titles for pre-1986
vehicles. Instead of a title, “Non-Title” appears in the title field
of the Vehicle Registration. Since Georgia requires proof of
ownership before Vehicle Registration documents can be issued, the current
Vehicle Registration becomes the government-issued document of
ownership. ALL states must respect the DMV laws of all other
states…so the car can be registered, insured, and driven in ANY
state. Whether your state also issues a title or not, is entirely
dependent upon your state’s DMV laws.This Vehicle is sold strictly as-shown and
on a final as-is basis without any warranties expressed or implied due to age.
Even the very best and most valuable classics will require additional
maintenance and service - often without warning. Therefore, please expect
to continue - as the new owner and caretaker of this classic -
to perform additional maintenance and repairs. We hope that you are able
to enjoy the car without the need for an immediate repair - but understand that
this indeed could be found necessary. As seasoned collectors know, every
time you start (or attempt to start) a classic car is a new experience...it
could be a wonderful ride, or a new repair to undertake. That is the
nature of the hobby, and this car (or any classic car) should not be purchased
if you are not prepared for this reality. We have presented the car accurately
to the best of our ability, but oversights are possible. Therefore prospective
buyers are welcome to examine the vehicle in person. All sales are final.Though this car has been driven long
distances to shows, this is not done often or regularly, therefore (due to age)
we recommend that it be transported to its new locale.We remind you to be sure to review ALL the
images and ALL the captions for this classic because - in addition to this
description - they relate important information too!QUESTIONS?...after reviewing ALL the images and reading the entire
description, please call Jim Murphy if you have any questions:
706-429-7924FINAL
NOTE...IMPERFECTIONS – The car is very nice, most certainly one of the
nicest of this year/make/model extant. But because there is no
such thing as a perfect car, please expect some imperfections. Because
we endeavor to place the camera everywhere that you can look, you will notice
most imperfections yourself. However, in the last set of images, we show
several close-ups of imperfections of the type you should expect.
