It seems that the first owner was an avid boater and felt that this was a good choice for a tow vehicle. The other curious fact about the car is that it is equipped with an original Ford Motor Company trailer hitch. The remarkable thing is that it has just 51,000 miles on it and is only on its third owner. There is some expected wear in the driver’s seat, some paint work here and there, and the usual nicks and scratches. It is mostly original and looks to be presentable in its current condition. The 1960 Thunderbird seen here in the ad is obviously not a candidate for a race car conversion. After watching the video and listening to the sweet, sweet sound of that V-8 on the hunt for lesser cars, I do believe I would find a way to make the steering a bit tighter. If you have 23 minutes, this video gives you an in-car view of the Goodwood Car in action with just such a driver. Move the clock forward decades, and you see that a Squarebird can still be a potent weapon on the racetrack in the hands of a skilled driver. and an optional 350 hp engine, you could argue that it had plenty of performance in an era where cars didn’t always have seatbelts and single pot master cylinders linked to four-wheel drum brakes were a thing. So, despite the weight of the cars and aerodynamics that would make a cinderblock look positively swoopy, these cars made formidable racers. Coincidentally, this is believed to be the same car restored and driven at Goodwood. The most immortal of these racing ‘Birds was likely the Thunderbird driven by Johnny Beauchamp in the famous photo finish of the 1959 Daytona 500. Other racers also used the cars for both the Grand National and convertible series. Holman-Moody built a handful of race cars based upon the four seat Thunderbird. The new four seat car was a showroom success, but the styling was anything but sporty. It was if Ford’s marketing department traded the gorgeous soul of the car for sales glory. To many, the 1958-1960 “Squarebird” Thunderbirds were a totally disappointing follow up to the original two seat Thunderbirds. While this original is likely too nice to turn into a race car, would this $21,500 black beauty be the perfect car to slide sideways through life in? Thanks to T.J. If you are looking for a cool Thunderbird with the surprising ability to hustle, then check out this 1960 Ford Thunderbird coupe for sale on craigslist in Vanderwagen, Arizona. From the moment I saw that video, my opinion of “Squarebirds” has changed immensely. In it, a former Holman-Moody built 1959 Ford Thunderbird absolutely laid waste to all the sedans in its race before being flagged for an exhaust issue. Five years ago, a video from the event went viral. It is a combination of racing, a huge concours, and an overwhelming deep dive into automotive history. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.The Goodwood Revival is one of the biggest bucket list events in the collector car world. Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. We will be listing other rare, or NOS, or one of a kind parts in the next few weeks so put us down as one of your favorites. All of the others on E-bay are China made. Ford # C5SZ-1102-A Save over $130 per pair from Retail Dealer Price. These are USA made from the OEM manufacture Century / Wagner for Ford. The diameter is 12", the hub height is 3/4" and it is 1-1/4" thick. If you have one of these cars you can't afford not to get a spare set at these prices. We are lowering the price temporarily to see if anyone is paying attention. Best price out there for USA made quality. P/N 1102 - NORS 65 – 67 T-Bird or Galaxie Front Brake Rotor. Item: 304017955178 P/N 1102 - NEW OEM 1965 thru 1967 FORD THUNDERBIRD / GALAXIE FRONT BRAKE ROTOR.
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