Vehicle Description
• This vehicle is located at our Metro Detroit facility - 3175
Martin Rd, Commerce Twp, MI 48390 •
GR Auto Gallery is excited to offer this unique 1960 Ford
Thunderbird for your consideration. This Thunderbird features a
nice Dove Gray exterior over a clean Arcadia Green interior.
Powering this Thunderbird is a 352 cubic inch V8 producing 235 HP
paired with an automatic transmission. This Thunderbird features
include a ton of new parts such as; A new mechanical fuel pump, new
brakes and wheel cylinders, new shocks, new mufflers, a rebuilt
transmission in 2023 as well as a new flywheel, starter, and
steering gearbox. With much more upgrades this Thunderbird is a
great running and driving vehicle ready for a new home. Drive this
one out of our showroom or have us assist with shipping it to you
anywhere in the United States! Don't hesitate to give us a call
with any questions or for more information.
At the end of 1960, two Thunderbirds were constructed of stainless
steel for the Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corporation to showcase the
decorative use of stainless steel, at a price of US$35,000 each
($360,472 in 2023 dollars). Because of the properties of stainless
steel, the production dies would be destroyed as a result of the
stamping of the parts. This was not a problem for Ford, as the next
generation of T-Bird used a new body style. To duplicate the
T-Bird's 3,957 lb. (1,795 kg) normal production weight, body panels
were made of Type 302 stainless steel, and trim pieces out of Type
430 stainless steel. At the time of their production, because of
the maximum rolling mill for stainless steel only produced stock
that was 72 inches (1,800 mm) in width, both cars' roofs were
constructed from two 42-inch-wide sections welded together in the
middle.
To see over 80 photos of this car, including the undercarriage
please visit our website www.grautogallery.com
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and
Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle
accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party
inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to
be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make
mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No
Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final. GR Auto Gallery and
all its affiliates reserve the right to charge a 3% processing fee
on any credit card sales of over $2,500.
