1961 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Project - Red/Red - Complete Car - NO RESERVE

Price: - Item location: Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania, United States
Description:

1961 Ford Thunderbird Convertible

1961 Thunderbird Convertible. Owned since 1988, has been in dry storage for at least 35 years. Red on Red, no A/C, PS, PW, Auto, 390 4bbl V8
After parting out dozens of cars, the best sheet metal available needed to finish this car was put aside for this project. Nice Package Tray,Trunk lid and correct hood installed. Windshield in safe storage. Passenger compartment floors solid and original - have been painted with POR-15 and new padding, carpet installed.
Frame is solid - Trunk floor needs rust repair, lip where flip lid lays needs to be repaired - patch panels (pictured) from parts car goes with the project car.
Bumpers, Hood, Flip Lid, Top Frame, Skirts, All Trim, all Convertible electric and mechanical internal parts, Two extra solid doors provided with car. This is a complete project car. Fenders, Doors, Trunk lid, flip lid, hood and package tray have been stripped in preparation for body work
Car ran and drove when parked before body work started. Should be gone over mechanically completely (brakes, carb, etc.) to put it back on the road.
We strongly encourage any prospective buyer to call and set an appointment to review the car prior to any purchase. Sight unseen bids are welcome, but ask any pertinent questions early and prior to bidding as this vehicle is being sold As-Is - Seller can be reached by phone or text at 610-509-4613.
Available _separately_ from this car and auction are several truckloads of spare parts from dozens of T-Birds - hardtops and convertibles from 30 years of collecting parts. A photo gallery of the parts collection can be seen by texting the seller at the above number.
Seller has a trailer and is able to provide delivery within a reasonable driving distance. A reasonable fee for expenses, distance and timing will need to be agreed to - Please contact seller to agree to any delivery plan prior to any purchase.
Vehicle must be transported prior to April 9th. Any necessary pickup date beyond that time, please call prior to bidding to find any agreeable arrangement.