1965 FORD THUNDERBIRD - $12500 (YAKIMA)

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  1. OrthmannJ

    OrthmannJ Always looking for old ford crew cabs

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    Silvertwinkiehobo "Everything that breaks starts with 'F.'"

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    If that carb is the original Autolite 4100 4-barrel, that actually works, that gives it a leg up on worth, as they were usually swapped out for other Holley products.
     
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    Beautiful car! (Otis....please take note of the nicely done fotos.)
     
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    OrthmannJ Always looking for old ford crew cabs

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    Thank you. I'll be sad to see this one go, but it isn't getting the attention it deserves.

    I took a ton of photos, but CL limits an ad to 24.
     
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    Fat Tedy Island Red Neck

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    That is sharp! Ironically my next door neighbor has same year, same paint, but a white top convertible
     
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    OrthmannJ Always looking for old ford crew cabs

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    We purchased this car from the same fellow we got the 59 Fairlane from.
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    He said it was his baby, and he hated to see it go, but it had been sitting for a number of years and his health was declining.
    He decided to let someone else enjoy it.

    We purchased it and brought it back to Yakima. It hadn't run in years, so it took some tinkering to get it to go, but we did.
    Since then we've hooked up the A/C replaced or repaired odds and ends and treated it to a full interior and exterior detail.

    I have always loved this body style T-Bird, and perhaps that is why my Father-in-law purchased it in the first place.
    Unfortunately, we are running out of space and he has decided to thin the herd a bit.
     
  7. OrthmannJ

    OrthmannJ Always looking for old ford crew cabs

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    Well, the Thunderbird has found a new home.

    I snapped a few photos as it left.

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    That is a sharp 'bird!
     
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    OrthmannJ Always looking for old ford crew cabs

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    It is indeed. I was sad to see it go, but it is going to a good home.
     
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    rrbnut 1991 Mercury Grand marquis Colony Park LS Wagon

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    I had a '65 convertible and that car just ran!!!! Glad your beauty found a new home.
     
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    OrthmannJ Always looking for old ford crew cabs

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    Me too. It's a father and son that purchased it.
    They had a T-bird when the son was in high school. They got rid of it years ago and recently decided to try and find another.
    It's in good hands, I'm looking forward to seeing it around.
     

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