![]() No wonder 32 V8 Ford has become such a favourite among hot rodders around the world with 32 Deuce coupe as their icon.ĭuring the war Ford completely shut down civilian vehicle production to dedicate all its resources to the Allied war efforts (1942-45) They used to build B-24 bombers, aircraft engines, jeeps, M-4 tanks, military trucks and Bren-gun carriers and more than 30,000 super-charged Rolls Royce Merlin V-12 engines for Mosquito and Lancaster bombers as well as P-51 Mustang fighters. 1932 V8 was an instant hit with superior handling and performance to many far more expansive cars of the day. They had produced more than 15 million cars by the end of the production in 1927, by which T had become obsolete.įord launched the first low priced V8 engine powered car in 1932. If you would like to blow the doors off muscle performance cars, while cruising with your loved ones with ease? For more information please give the Houston Showroom a call at 83 or check it out at ġ969 Ford Thunderbird 429 Thunderjet is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Houston by Gateway Classic Cars for $24995.įord, founded in 1902, has arguably changed the history of automotive world more than any other car manufacturer by introducing the first people's car Model T in 1908. With this Thunderbird you can cruise one block and then race down the next block without ever switching seats. This is a numbers matching classic with 47,383 actual miles to its original Thunderjet heart. With 1 repaint since it rolled off Ford’s Showroom Floor. This 69’ Thunderbird up for sale is an all original vehicle. The 1969 T-Birds were the last to use this bodystyling with a few detailed changes, including more people opting for buckets seats. Ford Motor Company took a bold step in redesigning the Thunderbird in 1967 – 1972. The Heartbeat of this 429 “Thunderjet” V8 is pumping a blasting 360-hp from the factory. So under this Hood and resting in the Engine Bay is a Beastly 429-cid V8. During this era Ford produced the “Cobrajet” and “Thunderjet”. But, don’t let this Thunderbird’s Classy Golden exterior fool you. The Ford Thunderbird name still lives on in the hearts of enthusiasts, in the garages of collectors to the memories of millions. Up for sale in our Houston Showroom is a Classy Cruiser of a 1969 Ford Thunderbird. Turbine wheel covers are easy to damage with errant parking, but these look great.Ford Thunderbird 429 Thunderjet 1969 General description : Any hint of its origin as an alternative to the Corvette was long-gone by the Summer of Love. ![]() ![]() Don’t try that with your long-idled museum piece, folks.įaux landau bars and limousine-style roof treatment began in ’66, and carried into this generation as the Thunderbird moved further upscale. I have to confess that about two minutes after urging my Dad’s ’66 back to life, I couldn’t resist burning the low-budget snow tires in my driveway. The velvety 480 lb-ft of torque promises to overpower those original sized tires when you disrupt your bucolic golf club with a completely-inappropriate smoky burnout. Original except for maintenance items, the 429 Thunderjet cranked out 360 HP. Love hidden headlights? Dig the spaceship front on this ’69. This elegant coupe comes with none of that literal and philosophical baggage. As you may know, the fifth generation T-bird introduced the world to the first four-door Thunderbird, an answer to a question that many Ford fans wish had never been asked. Personally I favor the ’66 dash with cockpit-style center and overhead consoles. Some parts of this Ford show the evolution from that earlier model, and others demonstrate a clear departure. Years ago I brought a 1966 Thunderbird Town Landau back from the dead. The listing here on craigslist asks $9300. Though running condition is not mentioned in the listing, the big Ford never required major work in all those years, and comes with a lifetime of maintenance records. Offered for sale by her nephew, this cream-puff has accumulated a mere 60,000 miles and change. Original paint, original top, original driveline, original interior, and more! That should answer the typical challenges to the overused claim of “survivor.” This beautiful T-bird earns it! The 1969 Ford Thunderbird in Claremore, Oklahoma enjoyed years of garaged care in the hands of its original owner, a literal old lady from (South) Pasadena, California.
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