Specs are a 390ci V8, single 4-barrel Autolite carburetor, a 3-speed MX Cruise-O-Matic, and a Ford 9” 3.00 geared rear. Nice supple shiny hoses and wiring abounds under here and the original FoMoCo windshield wash bag hangs in there on the passenger's side. It has been fully restored, and the engine rebuild took the liberty of chroming the valve covers, painting the air cleaner cover black, as well as radiator overflow and fill reservoir. Bogies!! 1 O'clock!Īs true for any quality restoration, plenty of attention has been paid to the engine bay. This is hidden due to the dual rear cowl which integrates the front buckets and will make you look even more like a fighter pilot. A nicely curved bench imitates the design of the buckets, but now fused together. The buckets are covered in red vinyl and sport white inserts in a tuck and roll pattern and appear in good condition. A nice original design tilt away steering wheel fronts this sexy dash and sports a delicate half round horn ring. 3 round gauges float just below this padding, as well as several knobs and levers for all the essential controls. Above this curvaceous aluminum are two rounded over cowls which form the red padded vinyl dash top. In the middle there is a seamless downward dive of more curved aluminum that forms a center console. Peering into the future by way of swinging the doors open we are seeing wonderful curved aluminum panels on the dash front as they make their way to the doors. A electrically actuated convertible top in white canvas and a clear plastic window, retracts effortlessly into the trunk…a sight worth the price of admission.(BTW Classic Auto Mall has no admission!) Paint appears in very good condition and has just a few faults that barely catch even the discerning eye. Upfront we see the swooped back cut fender wells with pristine wide whites and more chromed spoked wire hubcaps. Stylish rear fender skirts in matching red, hover over wide whites with chrome spoked wire hubcaps. Looking at it from the rear, the round taillights capped by 45-degree mini fins, we definitely have landed in the jet age of design. From its chrome trimmed intake bump in V form on the hood, to its chrome trim topped fenders, doors and rear quarters, everything appears straight and nicely painted in red. This California car has some history a mile high, and with the options, and color it's in rarefied air.įrom its smoothed over bullet shaped front featuring a matching curved bumper, good forward-looking chrome, dual headlights and Thunderbird centered badge, we are just taking off with this beauty. Consigner states that a mere 13,471 miles have been clocked and it does look the part. The beneficiary of a restoration 10 years ago which included new paint, and an engine and transmission rebuild this “Bullet Bird” or “Rocket Bird” has flown into our hallowed halls and landed in the main showroom at Classic Auto Mall. Jet engine taillights, aerodynamic windswept design lines, and pushbuttons were going to be the wave of the future, so they thought. The jet age was upon us and was a huge influence in the design of automobiles of the time. Proof of purchase is required.Įxclusions to this warranty include wear due to severe abrasive conditions, chemical contamination, such as spilled gasoline, bleach, vehicle accidents, misuse, abuse, incorrect installation, incorrect use, etc.Beehive hairdos, Balsa wood airplanes, banana seats, barbie dolls, and Beetlemania are just a few of the trends that were happening in the early 1960's. Our goal is to keep our customers happy for a lifetime and always reach a fair resolution to any issue. Our decision is final and will consist of either replacement of your product at no charge or charge you a prorated amount for a replacement, meaning we may extend a discount to you to purchase an exact replacement. We do not charge extra for our products to our vast majority of customers so we can accommodate ridiculous warranty claims by the few. Fair is defined as being fair to both you the customer and to WeatherTech. We will work with you for a fair resolution to any issue you may have. We are reasonable people and we believe in true customer satisfaction. Like tires, brake pads or the shoes on your feet, everything wears out and when it does, that does not mean you did not receive good value for your money. That does not mean that a product that simply and naturally wears out from normal use is a candidate for a warranty replacement or a refund. WeatherTech Direct, LLC warrants that our products will be free from any defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the original purchaser and only for the original vehicle they were installed in.
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