It appears that the car has spent its entire life in Nevada, which makes the lack of visible rust no surprise. It isn’t perfect, but its imperfections seem to be pretty minor. If that is the case, the paint is in surprisingly good condition. They ordered the car wearing Raven Black paint and state that it has never undergone any form of restoration work. That is an impressive feat, and must also have made the decision to part with it a tough one. It seems that its current owners have a great affection for this classic because it has been part of their family for its entire sixty-one years. That is why Ford managed to sell an impressive 73,051 examples in its first year of production. Ford released it at a time when the country was fixated on the space race, and the vehicle’s overall character resonated with the buying public. Bill Boyer’s styling was low and sleek, and that sharp nose gave the car an aerodynamic appearance. Introduced in 1961, the Third Generation Thunderbird quickly drew the nickname of the “Bullet Bird.” When you look at the car in profile, it is easy to see why. Once again, I have to say a big thank you to Barn Finder MattR, who shows that he can spot an interesting classic for us.
The owner has set the sale price of this classic at $16,900. If you find yourself tempted, you will find the Thunderbird located in Fallon, Nevada, and listed for sale here on Craigslist. Alternatively, the buyer could retain it as-is and drive it with pride as a genuine survivor. It isn’t perfect, but getting it to that point would not be complicated or expensive. Not only is it an original and unrestored classic, but it has been part of the same family its entire life. That makes this 1961 Ford Thunderbird a vehicle that ticks the right boxes for me. Regular readers will be aware of my preference for cars that exhibit a history of long-term ownership.
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