Description
Ford Thunderbird 1964 “California Car” – Full History & Excellent Condition
Ford Thunderbird 1964, 390ci V8 engine (300bhp).
History & Documentation:
Certified origin: A vehicle that has always been registered in California (Los Angeles then San Diego) from 1964 to 2023. Imported to France in 2023.
Collection registration in my name.
Full list of successive owners since first registration, provided by the DMV.
Period documents: The original purchase invoice from the dealership (1964) and the original owner’s manual are included.
Service file: The complete set of maintenance and restoration invoices is available.
Condition: Since arriving in France, the car has been kept exclusively in a heated garage.
Equipment & Options:
“Swing-Away” steering wheel.
Power windows (fully working front and rear).
New paint in its original shade “Pagoda Green”.
New bumpers, imported from the United States.
Well-kept interior with carefully finished new interior painted trims.
Recent Mechanical Refurbishment (Complete File):
The vehicle has just come out of a major overhaul of the running gear and engine:
Chassis and suspension: All ball joints (upper and lower control arms/ triangles and steering), anti-roll bar, steering damper and reinforced suspension components have been replaced.
Braking: Refurbished drum brake system (4 pistons, new brake hoses, new master cylinder and new expansion tank).
Engine: New Holley 650 carburettor, with the entire vacuum network renewed.
All gaskets (cabin, engine bay, boot, windscreen) have been replaced.
Ventilation system with working air conditioning and automatic climate control (exceptional, given the system’s complexity and the difficulty of sourcing replacement parts).
General condition:
This Thunderbird offers a precise yet comfortable driving experience. Its Californian provenance ensures a solid body and chassis. It’s a fine collector’s car for a discerning buyer—ready to hit the road immediately for any distance.
MOT inspection and fluid changes carried out for the sale.
