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1965 Ford Thunderbird
United Kingdom • 18 Mar 2026 • Lot 185P
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1965 Ford Thunderbird has been under single ownership for fifteen years, during which approximately £15,000 was spent on its upkeep, including engine overhaul and repainting. It features a 6.4L V8 engine, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, and air conditioning.
Condition
6
Moderate wear, some reconditioning required.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
5Y832160928
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
KYY 505C
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
No Reserve.
Registration No: KYY 505C Chassis No: 5Y832160928 MOT: Exempt
In single ownership for fifteen years
Some £15,000 worth of expenditure during said ownership, including a full engine overhaul and repainting
High specification example including power steering, power brakes, and air conditioning
Fitted with a 390 cu in (6.4 L) FE V8 engine with a four-barrel Edelbrock carburettor
By the time Ford dispensed (at least temporarily) with the Thunderbird moniker in 2005, the model had progressed through no less than 11 generations, the combined production total of which was in excess of 4.4 million.
It had also been immortalised by the Beach Boys' hit song Fun Fun Fun.
The first generation car hit the streets in October 1954 and, while it was created in direct response to Chevrolet's Corvette, Ford's emphasis was more on comfort than overt sportiness.
Though sleeker than most of its Ford siblings, it shared many of their components and the 292ci (4.8-litre) V8 engine was borro...
Points of note
£212
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£17,452
Median Price (Since 2020)
£365,853
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Nov 27 2014
Latest MOT Mileage
70,909 kilometers
Registration Date
1965-01-01
MOT History
Passed
On Nov 28 2013 with 70,909 kilometers
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Passed
On Aug 24 2012 with 70,909 kilometers
Passed
On May 21 2011 with 70,909 miles
Passed
On Jul 18 2008 with 70,909 miles
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