In some cases, a celebrity’s association with an automobile may be somewhat of a selling point, if it’s verifiable and the car is unique or special.  However, even if past ownership credibility is dubious, it’s still an interesting conversation starter, and the seller of this 1965 Ford Thunderbird believes the car may have been originally purchased by Frank Sinatra.  This one’s a non-running project, and it’s going to require some work in most areas before Ol’ Blue Eyes would even think about giving it a second glance again.  However, it’s mostly complete and reasonably priced at $2,599.  This T-Bird is in Roy, Washington, and can be spotted here on Craigslist, with our thanks going out to reader Curvette for sending in the tip here!

The verbal history that has been passed down through the ages goes something like this.  The person the seller acquired the car from stated that it came from an estate sale, and said that Frank had purchased the Thunderbird in 1965 for his daughter, Nancy Sinatra.  It was sold a year later, with the original registration showing a last name of Sinatra, but the first name has been stamped through.  Unfortunately, this one has also deteriorated considerably since the mid-sixties, with the spray-can primer finish applied before the seller bought it over 20 years ago.  There’s certainly going to be some bodywork needed here before the exterior is ready for a fresh coat of Midnight Turquoise, but hopefully, many of the panels will end up being solid enough to just make repairs on.

This is one of those cases where the car was lot-driveable as recently as five years ago, but not before the 390 was hooked up to a gas can, an electric fuel pump, and a jump from the solenoid to get it turning, as the key ignition wasn’t always working properly.  The seller states there was some engine smoke and ticking, but no knocking noises were noticed at the time, and he believes at a minimum that a tune-up and oil change are now needed.  I always appreciate an optimistic thinker, but something tells me that it may be nearing time for an overhaul.

The blue interior could use some refreshing as well, but it does have that cool tilt-away steering column, and this one’s also equipped for A/C, though those components are missing.  A new carpet, headliner, and windshield are some specific items mentioned as needing replacement, and while there are likely several others, the low asking price just might even things out here.  Is this 1965 Ford Thunderbird a worthwhile project for the cost?