Overall paint and interior play a role too. ![]() The relays and hydraulics tend to go bad. This would make a 61 look like a Sports Roadster but there were none in 1961.Īs far as value, does the top work well on the car? The top mechanism on these cars is pretty complicated and tends to stop working when the cars sit. They also could be bought over the counter and added to a 61. Also the wire wheels, made by Kelsey Hayes were not sold in 1962. First off the tonneau cover (parade boot as you call it) that makes it look like a 2 seater is not original to the car, Ford didn't product it until 1962 although it certainly could have been added in 62 by the owner. This means that your car isn't a 'special' model but it still sounds special.Īs for the value, it is hard to tell what the car is worth without going through it. Likewise there was a special version of the convertible, called a Sports Roadster but that was also only offered in 19. The M Code you are talking about was a special 340HP engine with a tripower setup that was only offered in 19. All 1961s sold in the US came with a 300HP Z code 390CI engine. Kennedy inaugural parade cars.įirst, welcome to the boards and possibly to the club.ġ961 was the first year of the bulletbirds of course. The other thing that makes this car interesting is ? and while I have never personally seen ? but the man always told me that he has the documentation to prove this car was one of the 50 John F. I understand that the two seat cars had a special serial number? Also, something about it starting with an ?M? There was also something about a sheet behind the rear seat? I need to go take a long look at the car and was wondering if anyone can tell me some of the things I need to look for? Also, how do I go about to determine a value for this car? Everything is there and it is original and runs great. Overall, I would say that the car is an 8 on a scale of 10. It is kept in a temperature controlled garage and has no rust. The Thunderbird is an all original, two seat convertible, white on white, wire wheels and even has the original fiberglass parade boot cover. His family knows that I am interested in the car and asked me to tell them what it is worth and if I want to buy it. ![]() His family is now trying to clean out his house and among the toys there is a 1961 Thunderbird convertible - which I have always loved. Now it seems that the Post Vietnam trauma has caught up with him (three tours) and he has been placed in Vet hospital for long term care. He never married and instead always collected cars and toys. Depending on what I find out, I may be coming back a lot.Īn acquaintance of my brothers is a Vietnam Vet. I just joined this forum so I could ask you a question.
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