In 1966, the carmaker improved that engine and offered it with 315 hp and, for those who were still missing the punch of its predecessors, it offered a 7.0-liter V8 with 345 hp. Under the hood, Ford installed a 6.4-liter engine that provided 300 hp. Part of this road-hugging weight comes from all the gizmos they have, and probably from lots of.
After enjoying it over the past summer I put it up for the winter. That's why Ford sold the T-Bird in over 200.000 units in less than three years. A Ford book I have mentions a Motor Trend test of a '64 Bird that weighed 4740 lbs. 1 Good Evening Everyone, After years of looking I finally found my grandfathers 64 Landau 390. Thanks to its generous wide and wood-trimmed center console, it created a luxurious image that was hard to beat by most of its competitors. Mustang or an old Model T Ford, Model A Ford, Early Flathead V8, Ford Pickup Truck, Thunderbird, or any antique or classic Mercury, Galaxie, Mustang. The generous, wide speedometer took the top side of the instrument panel, while the other four gauges were lined-up underneath it. Inside, Ford installed comfortable seats and a dashboard that featured an extended lip on its upper side. The Thunderbird was offered as a hardtop coupe or as a convertible with an electrical opening mechanism carried over from the Lincoln Continental. The headlights clusters mimicked an eagle eye with their shapes, while the raked-forward grille created a dynamic, not sporty, image. I am currently trying to restore this 1964 Thunderbird Convertible with beautiful white leather interior.
It has power in all the right places and the looks to back it up. 1955-64Tune-up Specifications 1 - Cylinder numbering (front to rear): Left bank 5678, Right bank 1234 2 - Standard transmission 3 ,Fordomatic 6 3 - Clearance is obtain at valve stem with lifter collapsed 4 - Standard transmission 5, Auto transmission 8 5 - V8 352 (.078-.218 3 ) V8 430 (.126-.226 3) 6 - With transistor ignition. Gallery (145 photos) expert review User reviews (5). Write a review-Original MSRP-expert review. Its long, wide, and flat hood was extended over the front dual-headlamps. 1964 Ford Thunderbird Reviews, Pricing & Specs. It cared about image, comfort, and performance. The fourth-generation was a four-seat coupe longer than many four-door sedans. Researching the 1964 Ford Thunderbird 390 Convertible RWD View comprehensive specs and pricing, and compare to every other Australian car available today. Although, with the fourth generation's introduction, it was clear that Ford didn't want to fight with the Corvette, at least not with the T-Bird. The 196466 Thunderbird is the ugly duckling of the family Brandan Gillogly 08 February 2019 Share Ford’s Thunderbird was late to battle Corvette for American two-seat supremacy when it arrived in 1955, but it brought plenty of horsepower and it had style. It was the car that made Corvette looks foolish, and it did that while offering a higher level of comfort.
That credit went to the newly launched Mustang.īy the mid-'60s, the Thunderbird was already known and respected both on the streets and in car culture. The fourth generation of the T-Bird evolved into a personal luxury coupe, and it stepped away from its previous sporty image.
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