Our read

GarageScout Take

The black-and-red combination gives this Thunderbird a less frequently seen presentation among observed examples, with the matching porthole hardtop preserving its dual-season configuration. Its automatic transmission is shared by most observed examples of the generation.

Strengths

D-code 312ci V-8 with the four-barrel carburetor and Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission.
Factory-style equipment includes power steering, power brakes, air conditioning, and a matching removable porthole hardtop.
Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels and Haartz cloth soft top.
Body-off rotisserie restoration.

Identity & configuration