1966 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau Coupe

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous fees to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong.  

The Generous Collection debuts with Part 1 offering over 200 cars in October, all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. Many additional lots will be offered in the coming months. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy. 

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 “Unique in all the world... Thunderbird for 1966.” The 1966 Ford Thunderbird marked the final year of the fourth generation of this iconic American luxury vehicle. Introduced in 1964, this generation of Thunderbirds emphasized a blend of performance and personal luxury, a concept Ford pioneered. The 1966 model featured a more refined design with a prominent egg-crate grille, sequential rear turn signals, and a sculpted body that gave it a sleek, futuristic appearance.

Under the hood, the 1966 Thunderbird came standard with a 390 cubic inch V8 engine, producing 315 horsepower, with an optional Q-code 428 cubic inch V8 offering 345 horsepower. Motor Trend reported that year, “Thunderbird’s ride is limousine-smooth, yet it corners with surprising agility for its size.”

The Thunderbird was available in three body styles: a two-door hardtop, a convertible, and the distinctive “Town Landau” with a vinyl roof and decorative S-bars. Inside, it was known for its aircraft-inspired dashboard, wraparound rear seats, and high-end trim. Though sales declined slightly from previous years, the 1966 model remains a favorite since, as Ford indicated, the Thunderbird was still, “The personal luxury car that makes going somewhere an occasion.”

Highlights 

• Offered from The Generous Collection 

• Final year of the fourth generation Thunderbird  

• Finished in Red (T) with Red (25) interior 

• Z-code 390 cubic inch V8 rated at 315 hp  

• Cruise-O-Matic three-speed automatic transmission  

• The chassis number (6Y87Z107413) decodes as:   

  • 6 – Model year 1966  

  • Y – Wixom, Michigan, final assembly plant  

  • 87 – Two-door Town Landau Thunderbird  

  • Z – 390 cubic inch V8, 4-barrel carburetor  

  • 107413 – Sequential production number  

Features 

• 15-inch wheels wearing 215/70R15 tires 

• Unique sequential turn signals  

• Wraparound instrument panel with aircraft-style toggle switches and gauges 

• Power windows and locks 

• Deeply padded front bucket seats and a wraparound rear seat 

• Tilt-Away steering wheel 

Known Imperfections 

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars. 

• Chrome shows imperfections 

• Interior shows wear including fading, cracking, and wear on console and seats 

• Power locks inoperable 

• Power windows slow to go up 

• Coolant leak 

Included 

• Jack 

Ownership History

This 1966 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: William Cooper  Phone: 469.463.4542  email: wcooper@hagerty.com 

Alabama Sales Tax Notice to Bidders: Because this car is located in Alabama, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama state sales taxes of up to 2% of the purchase amount, even if the buyer plans to register the car outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer is located in AZ, CA, FL, IN, MA, MI, or SC (capped at $500 in SC), and (b) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives the car or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer). Additionally, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama county or city taxes from buyers located outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer), and (b) the buyer fails to provide an executed Drive-Out Certificate for Nonresidents. For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Alabama that are sold to residents of another state.  

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential, however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning to both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite beginning Monday, November 3 through Wednesday, November 19. No cars can be retrieved prior to November 3 and any lots remaining after November 19 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.