1960 ford thunderbird convertible cars

Vehicle Description

To coin a phrase, this is One rare "Bird". This is a very clean original 1960 Ford Thunderbird convertible "J" code model of which approximately 1,254 copies were made. Equipped with what I'm told is its original 350HP 430 V8 with Cruise-O-Matic 3 speed automatic transmission. Power Steering, brakes and top (power top non functional, someone has taken some of the trunk mechanism apart, but all the parts appear to be there). Odometer shows 00377 miles. I'm selling the car for a friend who purchased it from dry storage a few years back. The car is believed to have been in California it's whole life. Based on old registration cards, it's at least been in CA since the early 1990's. The condition of the body and paint attest to it being here its whole life. Very nice black paint with some minor bubbling at the very edge of the hood (see the last pics). I will point out that in picture #7, the drivers side trunk lid looks like the paint is sketch, but that is only dirt. The paint, the body, the white top, and red/white interior are in very good to excellent condition. There are no known rust issues. The dash trim has some light pitting on the glove box door and instrument/gauge panel which should be expected for a car this age. The white paint on the steering wheel needs a touch up or a steering wheel cover. Overall, the car is very presentable as is. All the glass is excellent except for drivers side vent window is cracked (see picture #27). Tires are in good shape and the water pump was recently replaced. The car runs and drives, but has not been in daily use. Until recently it has remained stored since my friend bought it. The known issues are the power top and windshield wipers do not work. The top does fold manually. The lock cylinder for the trunk is missing so it requires a screw driver to unlatch the lock. Included with the sale is a binder with some paperwork and a shop manual. The title is clear and in my friends name. Serious bidders only please! This is a NO RESERVE Auction. Car is being sold "AS IS/WHERE IS". Buyer is responsible for arranging transport if not picking the car up in person. If transporting, we will arrange for someone to be on hand when the transport arrives to help as needed. We reserve the right to end the auction early in the event it sells through another venue. Please feel free to ask questions.