1964 Ford Thunderbird Coupe - Cream - 390ci V8, Automatic - Personal Luxury Classic
Price Guide: $20,000 - $32,000
1964 Ford Thunderbird fourth-generation coupe, cream, 390ci FE V8, automatic transmission, four-seat personal luxury configuration, left-hand drive.
Description
The fourth-generation Thunderbird, produced from 1964 to 1966, represents Ford at its personal luxury peak. Ford sharpened the body styling significantly for this generation, introducing a more angular roofline, the distinctive rear louvre window, and a longer, lower stance that made the third-generation car look almost round by comparison. The 1964 model year was the first of this generation and the cream exterior is a natural choice for the T-Bird, showing off the long, flowing lines to good effect.
Photos confirm the 390 FE V8 is under the bonnet, visible in a detailed engine bay shot showing the correct period gold air cleaner and the Ford 390 engine in presentable condition. Blue replacement spark plug wires and a modern battery are noted, along with some surface oxidation on the firewall and lower areas, which is consistent with the vehicle's age. A significant observation from the engine bay photos is that the front bumper and fascia assembly appears absent, which should be factored into any assessment of what the vehicle requires. Inside, the signature T-Bird individual rear bucket seats with centre armrest are intact, trimmed in black vinyl with the correct vertical pleated stitching. The distinctive 1964-specific rear louvre window is present and straight. Door panels show the correct pleated upper section in good condition with only light surface scratches on the lower gloss panel. One small tear is visible on the rear seat cushion. The period-correct Thunderbird spinner hubcaps are fitted with replacement whitewall-style Windboro radial tyres.
Fourth-generation Thunderbirds are a distinctive and stylish alternative to the more commonly seen muscle cars of the same era. They attract buyers who want genuine 1960s American luxury with a strong visual identity. Comparable fourth-gen Thunderbird coupes in driver-quality condition have traded from AUD $20,000 to $35,000 in Australian sales, with restored and complete examples at the upper end. This car requires assessment of the missing front fascia before final valuation.
Features
* Ford 390 FE V8 engine, present and appearing complete
* Automatic transmission
* Rear-wheel drive
* Fourth-generation Thunderbird fixed-roof coupe body
* Distinctive rear louvre window, intact and correct for 1964
* Individual rear bucket seats with centre armrest, black vinyl with vertical pleating
* Period-correct Thunderbird spinner hubcaps fitted
* Modern replacement Windboro whitewall-style radial tyres (P225/75R15)
* Four-seat personal luxury cabin configuration
* Left-hand drive
Condition Notes
* Front bumper and fascia assembly is absent and will need to be sourced and fitted
* Engine bay sheet metal shows surface oxidation and patina consistent with vehicle age
* Rear seat cushion has a small tear visible
* Hubcap chrome shows moderate dulling and surface oxidation
* Rust spotting visible on lower rocker area, consistent with age
* Overall body panels appear straight with no obvious major accident damage
Specifications
Year: 1964
Make/Model: Ford Thunderbird
Body: Coupe
Engine: 390ci FE V8
Transmission: Automatic
Drive: Rear-wheel drive
Colour: Cream
Seats: 4
Steering: Left-hand drive
Location: Thomastown, VIC
Chassis: 4Y83Z169632
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Location of item: 4-10 Keon Parade, Thomastown, VIC, Australia
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