Stunning ownership history, same owner since the late 70's (Medford, Oregon area since new), 55k actual miles, all original body, paint, interior and power train. Stored and protected indoors from 1980 until this year, when it received a very thorough professional once over (2013). If you are looking for an early T-Bird, you will not want to miss this is absolutely honest rock solid original. Read on...
One of 16,155 Thunderbirds built during the 1st year of production, the VIN# P5FH179836 denotes this as an original (P) 292 4bbl V8 equipped with Automatic Transmission, (R) paint code "Torch Red", (B) Red/White interior and a production date of March 31st. Other features include factory Hard-Top (no soft), Power Brakes, Fender Skirts, Power Windows, Power Seat and Push Button Radio...
Waking this old girl up from her Oregon slumber correctly was important to the longtime caretaker of over 30 years. Placed in the hands of a restoration specialist in the Medford area, all aspects of correct mechanical operation was the mission, it is truly ready to go...
The factory engine received a complete overhaul/rebuild complete with hardened valves/seats to handle today's lead free fuels, the factory 3 speed automatic transmission was rebuilt and the rear differential received all new seals/fluids. Other items included complete brake restoration (new seals, bearings, wheel cylinders, master cylinder, all brake hardware (springs/adjusters), new Coker Wide White radial tires (tube type to prevent failure), original radiator restoration (clean/rod/repair), all hoses replaced, original heater core (clean/rod/repair), water pump & seals, All chassis parts were serviced and/or replaced, new gas shocks, front wheel alignment, new tail light lenses & light bulbs placed throughout, newer exhaust, rebuild original carburetor, re-curve distributor, new fuel system (tank/sender/pump/lines), new vacuum lines and new battery...
This car is an amazing SOLID original with expected patina, light/thin paint surface areas from years of hand rubbed love and we are sure you would not want this one any other way, they are only original once and you know what you have, with no hidden worries. In essence, an extremely honest and beautifully preserved Torch Red Honey. The only question is, will you be the next caretaker to protect her and pass it along with care? No excuses...
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