Lot 4085

Auburn Fall 2013

1966 Ford Thunderbird Q-Code

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$45,000 - $55,000 USD | Not Sold

United States | Auburn, Indiana

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  • 428-cid, 345-hp Q-code V-8 engine
  • Automatic transmission
  • Factory air conditioning
  • 700 Q-code convertible T-Birds built in 1966
  • Reported that only 75 of these had factory air

In 1964 the Thunderbird was restyled in favor of a more squared-off appearance, which was mostly evident when viewing the car from the side or rear. Hinting at its roots in the previous generation Thunderbird that it evolved from, the new model retained a similar grille design with dual headlights. Even though it was the last year of the generation, 1966 saw a stylistic revision for the Thunderbird highlighted by a new egg-crate style grille with a large Thunderbird emblem at its center and a new rear fascia with the brake lights restyled to appear as one unit. Engine choices were also revised for 1966. The standard 390-cid V-8 equipped with a single four-barrel carburetor produced 315 horsepower. Newly optional and taking the top position for performance was a 428-cid, 345-hp FE V-8 engine. The 428 cost only $86 over the base engine, and was a popular option.

Finished nicely in light blue, the exterior and bright work are in good conditions, showing some signs of age. The interior of the Ford Thunderbird was ahead of its time and all of the switches, dials and gauges flow nicely. This particular interior is finished nicely in cream leather and features factory air conditioning. It is reported that only 700 Q-code convertibles were made and of those only 75 with factory air making this an extremely rare T-Bird.