When the Ford Thunderbirds dropped the 2-seat format, they became known as “Square Birds” (1958-60). That generation was followed by the “Bullet Birds” of 1961-63. The next iteration, including the seller’s 1966 T-Bird, was sometimes dubbed the “Flair Birds”, perhaps for the style they brought to the table. This Landau edition has been in storage for years, but the seller has coaxed it to run with some help. Needing some more tinkering, this ‘Bird is available in Somersworth, New Hampshire, and here on eBay for $2,605 or the next higher bid.

Purists will say the real Ford Thunderbirds were the 2-passenger models of 1955-57. While they sold around 53,000 copies in that configuration, the Flair Birds found 236,000 buyers, more than 69,000 units in 1966 alone. So, the decision to turn the T-Bird into a true personal car capable of taking four folks to the opera was the best financial decision for FOMOCO.

The Landau edition of the ’66 T-Bird had enlarged C-pillars, which eliminated those small windows for rear seat passengers to gaze out of. This resulted in an even more formal look, adding to the luxurious tone of the automobile. All these birds had plenty of power provided by a robust 390 cubic-inch V8 engine, and you only got an automatic shifter. Due to sitting, there is a fuel line problem that the seller hasn’t sorted out (but it runs well with starter fluid).

We’re told that brake work is needed and the power windows will go down on their own, but not back up. The body and paint seem to have held up well during the Ford’s hibernation, and the interior seems tidy (dig the spacious back seat). You might have a decent weekend driver here with a few weekends’ work, avoiding the hefty expense of a restoration.