1964 Ford Thunderbird, all original, 390 Motor

History: For 1964 the Thunderbird was restyled in favor of a moresquared-off, "formal" look. The Thunderbird's sporty image had by thattime become only an image. The standard 390-cubic-inch 300 bhp (224 kW)V8 engine needed nearly 11 seconds to push the heavy T-bird to 60 mph(96 km/h), although with enough room a top speed of about 120 mph (200km/h) was obtainable. The softly sprung suspension allowed considerablebody lean, wallow, and float except on smoothly surfaced highways; therewas an export suspension package available as special order.Contemporary testers felt that the Buick Riviera and Pontiac Grand Prixwere substantially more road-able cars, but the Thunderbird remained theleader of the market segment.
The revised model was initially offered as a hardtop, a convertible, orLandau, with vinyl roof and simulated landau irons. The tonneau coverand wire wheels of the Sports Roadster remained available as adealer-installed option, although only 50 were sold from the factory.Total 1964 sales were excellent: 92,465, up nearly 50% from the previousyear. The 1964 Thunderbird was the only car to have the word'Thunderbird' on the front hood instead of the image of the Thunderbird.

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1964 Ford Thunderbird, completely original, original rebuilt 390, solidbody, solid undercarriage, solid exterior, solid interior and solidtrunk. Except for a spot here (driver's side seat upper leftcorner, stainless steel needs polishing), this car is in beautifulcondition. Runs well, has power steering, all electrical componentswork. Overall a very solid, classic automobile.

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