1969 Ford Thunderbird

As the '70s were approaching, the American car-buying public began to clamor for more spacious and stylish offerings, and Detroit promptly accommodated that demand by putting more substantial and outwardly luxurious choices on the menu, and this 1969 Ford Thunderbird Landau ably demonstrates that aesthetic shift. This vintage luxury cruiser sports factory-correct Black Jade paint that's in good shape in its present form and could easily be taken to the next level with a simple detailing session. Hideaway headlights recessed into the broad front grille create an outstanding view from the front, and as you circle this classic, you can't help but notice its precise body panel alignment. It's crowned by an alligator-textured vinyl top that not only represented a must have styling option when this car was new but also arrives in very nice condition. This Thunderbird features a sharp-looking dark green vinyl interior, with front buckets and a rear bench seat that sit above well-fitted carpeting. The instrument cluster, like pretty much everything inside the doors, remains in its factory configuration and houses clear, functional gauges, with a straight, unwarped dash pad just above. The original climate control knobs are in good shape, and while the air conditioning system isn't blowing as cold as it could, all the components are in place, so that should be a relatively minor fix. At the center of the dash, the original Philco AM radio fires up on cue to provide just the right period-correct audio experience. For some classic car enthusiasts, the temptation to modify a drivetrain stems from the desire to amp up the available power from its factory capabilities, but this classic Ford isn't likely to prompt such a temptation. Its 429-cubic-inch Thunder Jet V8 packed 360 horsepower and an unusually high 480 lb.-ft. of torque from the start, so when you step on the accelerator, prepare to be pinned back against the driver's seat. Equipped with a Holley 4-barrel carburetor, the potent engine pairs with a smooth-shifting 3-speed automatic C6 transmission. The featured power steering is impressively smooth, with no excessive play, and the car tracks nice and straight. HIGHLIGHTS: * PERIOD-CORRECT 429-CUBIC-INCH V8 * HOLLEY 4- BARREL CARBURETOR * 3-SPEED AUTOMATIC C6 TRANSMISSION * DUAL EXHAUST, WITH CHERRY BOMB MUFFLERS * POWER STEERING * POWER BRAKES, WITH DISCS IN FRONT * FACTORY-CORRECT BLACK JADE PAINT * 15 FACTORY WHEELS * DARK GREEN VINYL INTERIOR * BUCKET SEATS * CENTER CONSOLE * AIR CONDITIONING * PHILCO AM RADIO * OWNER'S MANUAL AND ORIGINAL WINDOW STICKER INCLUDED * RESTORATION RECEIPTS INCLUDED Ultra-stylish and running strong, this 1969 Ford Thunderbird Landau represents its storied model at a pivotal time in its development and would be a great addition to any collector's garage. Call today!