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GarageScout Take

The factory Ivy Green over black-vinyl combination is backed by a Norton Ford invoice and gate release, while the refurbishment reaches beyond cosmetics into quarter-panel rust repair and front suspension work. At 90,000 miles, it sits near the high end for the generation. The repaint and black-coated underside warrant scrutiny alongside the noted chrome pitting, sill corrosion, and bypassed heater core.

Strengths

  • Documented refurbishment includes a front suspension refresh, replacement soft top, new carpeting, driver’s seat foam, exterior trim, and badging.
  • The engine and automatic transmission are reported to have been rebuilt in 1993.
  • Factory delivery documentation, a shop manual, and a clean Illinois title accompany the car.
  • One of approximately 5,050 1966 Thunderbird convertibles produced.

Watch For

  • The quarter panels received rust repairs, and black coating has been applied to underside surfaces.
  • The body was recently repainted in Ivy Green, with photos of the refurbishment included in the listing.
  • Chrome pitting, seat-back scratches, a dashboard scuff, and corrosion on the passenger door sill plate are noted.
  • The heater core has been bypassed.