Used 1965 Ford Thunderbird for sale in Arlington, TX

1965 Ford Thunderbird Ford's Thunderbird has gone through a ton of changes through the years. From the small birds of the 1950's to the Super and Turbo Coupes of the 80s. While they were first designed to compete with the Chevrolet Corvette in the 2-seater roadster market, the 1965 is a much larger, higher optioned big block cruiser than its predecessor. The car is powered by the original 300 horsepower 390 CID V8 engine and is backed by an automatic transmission shifted on the column. Both have been completely rebuilt and gone through by KC Martin in Seattle. The car runs and drives excellent. Power steering and power brakes make a car a pleasure to drive and this T-Bird has them. The options don't stop there. It has power windows, power locks, remote mirror, original AM radio, new power convertible top and tilt away steering wheel. It has a new radio, battery and carburetor plus reworked hydraulic drums on front and back giving plenty of stopping power. The interior on these Thunderbird's is a personal favorite. The wrap around back seat, the sweeping speedometer, front bucket seats, chrome trim everywhere you look, and tilt away steering wheel surround you with comfort and style. You feel as if you've entered the cockpit of a futuristic vehicle and driving becomes your only mission. As you ease into the bucket seats and secure the seat belts, every switch and button is right where it should be. At the press of a button the automatic convertible top folds into the trunk area, completely hidden from site. This power top works as it should and is in great shape. The white top is a great contrast to the light blue original paint and is accented by the white wall tires. The car just has a beautiful color that really fits the lines of the fourth generation Thunderbird and is in incredible shape for being 53 years-old. The hub caps, trim and chrome pieces are in great shape as well and it sits on $2,500.00 of new wheels and tires. The 1965 Thunderbird also received sequential taillights. Once of the coolest features ever to be put on a vehicle, the taillights flash in a pattern from inside to outside pointing the way to your turn for the person behind you. This Thunderbird is a treasured American classic and this example highlights why. With big block power, almost every option you could want in 1965 and killer good looks, what more could you ask for? This one is being offered at at $24,900.00! This car is being represented for a collector in the Seattle, Washington area.