1960 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

By 1958, Ford’s Thunderbird had grown considerably compared to the compact, 181-inch 2-seater that soared into the sunset the previous year. Sports car lovers may not have agreed with Ford’s plan to add two more seats and 24 inches to the body, but buyers did—the bigger ’Bird sold as well in its first year as the ’56 and ’57 models combined.

And while the shape wasn’t as clean as the previous generation, the new “Square Bird” was more dramatically styled with quad headlights, a low-slung grille, a rocket-like character line running along the doors to the nose, and lots of chrome. In 1958 the T-bird’s convertible body style returned, and 1959 buyers could opt for full leather upholstery. Thrust was delivered from a 352 cu-in FE-Block V8 making 300 horsepower. The second-generation “Square Bird” was no longer just a country club cruiser, and 1960 was this version’s best sales year, and the highest T-Bird production until 1976. Indeed, the 1960 Thunderbird was the “world’s most wanted car.”

This beautiful example wears a stunning red repaint that’s complemented by high-quality brightwork and chrome, and the red leather interior is nicely optioned, as well.

Highlights  

• Last year of the second-generation “Square Bird” Thunderbird  

• Powered by a 352 cu-in V8 engine with a three-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission  

• Refinished in red with a red leather interior  

• Wire wheels  

• The Data Plate decodes as:  

  • 63A – Thunderbird Hardtop  

  • M – Corinthian White paint (now red)  

  • 85 – Red/Red leather interior  

  • 29F – 29 June 1960 build date  

  • 4 – Cruise-O-Matic transmission  

  • 3 – 3.10:1 rear axle  

Features   

• Power driver seat 

• Power steering   

• Power brakes  

• AM radio  

• 14-inch steel wheels 

Known Imperfections  

•  Minor paint chips on driver side fender and door 

• Paint chip on hood 

• Paint discoloration and slight rust on air cleaner and valve covers 

• Small paint chip on steering column 

Included  

• Keys 

• Spare tire 

Ownership History 

This 1960 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop was originally white, but it was repainted an elegant red that is highly polished.  

Additional Notes 

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.   

Contact: Craig Zimmerman Phone: 586.707.5811‬  email: cszimmerman@hagerty.com