1961 Ford Thunderbird 2-Dr Sports Roadster 390 CID V8 Cruise-O-Matic
Locally Owned '61 T-Bird Roadster!$24,995
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Here’s your chance to own a locally owned 1961 Ford Thunderbird Roadster! Purchased in 2013 by its current owner this beautiful T-Bird has resided here on the Central Coast ever since. Finished in J code Monte Carlo Red with 55 code red vinyl interior. The original 390 CID has been replaced with a Jasper Crate 390CID V8 paired with the original Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission that spins the rear wheels with a 3.00:1 rear axle ratio. Other upgrades include a new 4BBL Edelbrock Carburetor. Receipts are included for the complete engine replacement along with many other services which include a new fuel pump, hoses, coolant, spark plugs, battery, and tires. A power white vinyl top finishes the exterior that currently works but is slow to retract and expand. This ’61 T-Bird comes with a clean California title. Easy Classic Car Financing and Worldwide Delivery are available.
SERVICE PERFORMED AT 79K MILES
- Jasper 390 Engine
- Lower Radiator Hose
- OE Mechanical Fuel Pump
- Thermostat
- Drive Belts
- Water Pump
- Antifreeze
- Spark Plugs
- ATF Fluid
- U-Joint Hardware
- Shift Shaft Seal
- Kick Down O-Ring
- Starter Solenoid
- Ignition Coil
- Points
- Air Cleaner
- Edelbrock 4BBL Carburetor
Features include a red vinyl interior, power steering, power brakes, swing-away steering wheel, AM/FM radio with digital clock, power windows, power convertible top, ashtray, Kelsey hayes wire wheels wrapped in Hankook Optimo H722 tires, 120 mph speedometer, analog clock, fuel/temp gauge, front bucket seats with center console, and much more. Make sure to scroll through the photo gallery to see this car from top to bottom including receipts from services performed.
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1961 – 1963 |
| Price : | $4,175-$5,440 |
| Weight : | 3960 lbs | 1796.226 kg |
Power
| V 8 | Serial number code ‘W’ | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4785 cc | 292.0 cu in. | 4.8 L. |
| Power : | 175 BHP (128.8 KW) @ 4200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 84 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.8:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | Serial number code ‘X’ | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5768 cc | 352.0 cu in. | 5.8 L. |
| Power : | 220 BHP (161.92 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.9:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | Serial number code ‘Z’ | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
| Power : | 300 BHP (220.8 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.6:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | Serial number code ‘Z’ & ‘Q’ | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
| Power : | 375 BHP (276 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.6:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Holley 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | Serial number code ‘Z’ | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
| Power : | 401 BHP (295.136 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.6:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
3 Manual , 3 Automatic Cruise-O-Matic , Automatic Ford-O-Matic
Production Figures
| Total Ford Production for 1961 : | 1,338,790 |
| Total 1961 Thunderbird production : | 73,051 |
| 1961 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Convertible 2 dr. 4 P : | 10,516 |
| Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : | 62,535 |
Dimensions
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 205.0 in | 5207 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 113.0 in | 2870 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
| Tires : | 8.00×14 |
| Price : | $5,440 |
| Weight : | 4370 lbs | 1982.199 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 215.0 in | 5461 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 117.0 in | 2972 mm. |
| Price : | $4,635 |
| Weight : | 4125 lbs | 1871.069 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 205.0 in | 5207 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 113.0 in | 2870 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 55.0 in | 1397 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 8.00 x 14 |
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,850 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,315 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.27 |
The 1961 Ford Thunderbird measures 205.00 inches in length, and has a wheelbase of 113.00 inches.
Ford Thunderbird Hardtop 390 V-8 Cruise-O-Matic (aut. 3 speed)
as offered for the year 1961 since October 1960 in North America Australia U.S.
| Production/sales period of cars with this particular specs: | October 1960 - September 1961 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Modelyears: | 1961 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Country of origin: | USA United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Make: | Ford (USA) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Model: | Thunderbird 03rd generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1961-1963 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Submodel: | Thunderbird Hardtop | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1961-1963 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| EEC segmentation: | S (sport cars) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Subsegment: | S-C (sport coupes) - executive | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class: | grand tourer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Body style: | hardtop coupe | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Doors: | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Traction: | RWD (rear-wheel drive)
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