Presented in show condition following a three-year ground up restoration to the highest possible standard, this car is a multiple first place winner, including Best of Show at the VTCI regional in San Diego and the Knott's Berry Farm all Ford Show. Further features include automatic (Cruise-O-Matic) transmission, tinted power windows, power seats and air conditioning. 350hp Lincoln engine which was a $177 option when new. The car on offer here is one of the rare 'J' code cars of which only 250 were built in 1960 featuring a 430ci. The 1958 - 60 models added not only more chrome, but two extra seats as well. The Thunderbird design incorporated Ford features found on other models to create a product recognition with the hope of encouraging sales of other Ford cars as well. Ford knew that the two-seater V8 was going to attract a wider audience than the Corvette's racing/performance oriented market. Although it had the same wheelbase (102 in.) as its rival, the Thunderbird was designed to be more comfortable and luxurious than GM's Corvette. The classic Thunderbird was introduced in 1955 and was Ford's response to the Chevrolet Corvette that appeared in 1953. Engine: V8, 430ci., 350hp at 4,400rpm Gearbox: Cruise-O-Matic Suspension: independent front, solid rear axle Brakes: four wheel power assist drums.
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